North Shore was founded in 1873 and is the oldest Club in the Northern part of New Zealand. Some say the Club was formed as early as 1870 but 3 May 1873seems to be the accepted date.

A meeting was held in the Masonic Hotel in Devonport (still a favourite spot to Club Members) and a match was arranged with a neighbouring Auckland Club for 20 July. This game was 12 a-side and ended in 0-0.

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