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'Pale, stale mentality': Ellis takes aim at rugby's outdated mindset
Marc Ellis said rugby needs to find a way to become more engaging for fans.
Tonga, Samoa and Kiwis pushing State of Origin off rugby league's summit
Tonga and Samoa's World Cup contest felt more special than a State of Origin fixture.
Kiwis: Ponga eyes miracle return after making extended squad for Tonga game
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad replaces the suspended Ronaldo Mulitalo on the left wing.
Dangerous tackle: Mulitalo to miss Kiwis' semi-final
An early guilty plea could bring a one-match ban, costing him the semi-final.
Kiwis player ratings: Forwards lay platform in dominant win to reach semi-finals
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Kiwis against Fiji on the Gold Coast.
'Chasing improvement' Kiwis coach Stacey Jones promises team will lift for semi-final, after Fiji rout
The Kiwis made 12 line breaks, including seven in the first half alone.
Auckland shop sells almost 1000 Samoan and Tongan flags in two weeks
Cultural pride on show in Auckland as Samoan and Tongan fans back their team this weekend.
Kiwi Ferns top pool after big win over Papua New Guinea
New Zealand survived an early scare against a motivated Orchids side.
Kiwis: Casey McLean scores four tries in New Zealand's rout of Fiji, though key player sent off
The Kiwis led 48-0 at halftime after scoring eight first-half tries.
'Carry that with me': Kiwis' enforcer reveal special message from father that lifts him to greater heights
Naufahu Whyte was named Dally M Prop of the Year after a standout 2026 season.
Stacey Jones coy on Kalyn Ponga’s selection chance as star returns to training
The fullback is back training with the Kiwis two weeks after breaking his arm.
Concerned about League World Cup blowouts? Why Rugby World Cup has exactly the same issue
ANALYSIS: The tournament has been a rebirth of the Kiwis nation, with big support shown.
Christchurch NRL team bid gets advice from Dolphins' home city
The NRL is expected to decide on a 20th team before Christmas.
Kiwis revert to experience for critical World Cup clash against Fiji
Veteran Joseph Tapine returns at loose forward as Moses Leota starts at prop.
'Got to be better there': Kiwis pinpoint area of improvement after Cook Islands win
The Kiwis have conceded four tries from intercepts in their last two World Cup games.
Kiwis player ratings: Christchurch duo steal the show against Cook Islands
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Kiwis against the Cook Islands in Christchurch.
Kiwis achieve record margin in Cook Islands victory, after early scare in Christchurch contest
There will be much tougher tests to come but this was a step in the right direction.
Kiwi Ferns claim record win over France in Rugby League World Cup massacre
Apii Nicholls scored four of New Zealand's 18 tries in Christchurch.
Kiwis: Why there is still hope for miracle World Cup return by Kalyn Ponga
The Kiwis are willing to give Kalyn Ponga as long as possible to recover.
'People are trying to sleep': Police urge league fans to celebrate within reasonable hours
Police are pleased with overall behaviour, but urge fans to celebrate safely.
Nicoll-Klokstad believes versatility earned him Kiwis shot at World Cup
The Kiwis utility admits he considered switching to the Cook Islands for the tournament.
Warriors keep hooker Wayde Egan at the club until 2028
Egan was named Dally M hooker of the year with a career-best 13 try assists.
The Big League Podcast: Are the Kiwis favourites to win the World Cup?
NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess preview the Cook Islands game, debate Kalyn Ponga's injury and examine the Kiwis' opening loss to the Kangaroos. Video / NZ Herald
First look: PNG Chiefs reveal logo, jersey amid legal battle with NZ Rugby
The club will join the NRL in 2028 as the competition’s 19th team.