Neil ReidSenior reporter·NZ Herald·1 Sep, 2026 10:42 PM7 mins to read‌Napier City Rovers' 2026 Central League title triumph saw the club secure the silverware for the first time since 2018 and heralded amazing scenes of joy. Photo / NZME compositeBefore Jacob Fenton ran on to the pitch in Napier City Rovers’ Central League-securing triumph last Saturday, he paused, kissed his arm, touched the turf and looked to the sky.

The goalscoring English import was again a star turn as his team’s 6-0 win over FC Western at New Plymouth’s