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Why was rugby league's greatest rivalry hidden away on a Thursday night?
The Kiwis' clash with the Kangaroos was one of the best sporting contests of the year.
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Samoa open Rugby League World Cup account with 74-point win
Samoa scored 14 tries to beat France in their opening fixture.
Chiefs v Chiefs: High Court judge rejects NZ Rugby bid for urgent injunction
The decision clears the way for the jersey and logo launch of the new Chiefs NRL team.
How his wife’s amputation led Jayson Hooker to captain the Wheel Kiwis
Jayson Hooker is able bodied, but will lead the Wheel Kiwis in their debut World Cup.
'Tough bugger' Ponga set for surgery on broken arm during Kiwis defeat
Kalyn Ponga played 20 minutes with a broken arm against the Kangaroos.
Reece Walsh reveals Kiwis act which left him emotional at Rugby League World Cup
Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 after Jack Bostock scored late.
The deja vu decision that Kiwi fans know all too well
OPINION: A World Cup for all nations? Not if you looked at the officials.
No win, no worries: Why the Kiwis should be favourites to win the Rugby League World Cup
Nathan Limm details four reasons Kiwis fans should be supremely confident.
Kiwis set to join sports marathon scheduled on election day
November 7 will be a busy day for both politics and sport in New Zealand.
All set for the biggest women's League World Cup yet
OPINION: The odds favour another classic tussle between the Kiwi Ferns and the Jillaroos.
Kiwis player ratings: Who stood up in disappointing World Cup defeat to Kangaroos?
OPINION: Rating the performances of the Kiwis against Kangaroos in Sydney.
Kiwis and Kangaroos in all-time thriller, star suffers suspected broken arm
The opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup did not disappoint.
Warriors to re-sign one hooker but lose another as NRL deadline approaches
The Warriors are resigned to not being able to keep both Wayde Egan and Sam Healey.
Rugby League World Cup: Can the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns win it all?
All you need to know ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
Rugby League World Cup: How Pacific power surge makes this tournament the most competitive yet
The 10 nation tournament is compact - but should have plenty of compelling contests.
'Upset of the century': The day the Kiwis conquered the Rugby League World Cup
Players from the 2008 World Cup winning side share their memories of a historic day.
Ponga and Gagai named to face Australia in World Cup opener
The Newcastle Knights pair make their Kiwis debut after switching from Australia.
New stadium, money, economy, talent: The case for Christchurch NRL team
OPINION: Christchurch has the money, talent, the economy and the perfect place to play.
'Blindsided', 'deep concerns': Chiefs v Chiefs – NZ Rugby and NRL go head to head in High Court
UPDATE: Judge determines next legal step in increasingly fractious trademark dispute.
'Say yes to everything': What drove Tuivasa-Sheck's move into media
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be part of Channel 7's commentary crew for the World Cup.
'Feels right': Ponga excited for long-awaited chance to represent Kiwis
Kalyn Ponga is set to make his Kiwis debut in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener.
NRL star gets premiership ring cut off after grand final win
Trent Robinson might regret giving his NRL premiership ring to Connor Watson.
'Important part of our squad': Warriors keep faith in injury-plagued centre
Rocco Berry has re-signed with the Warriors for the 2027 NRL season.
Too many chiefs: NZ Rugby takes legal action against new NRL side over name trademark
The national body is seeking an interim and final injunction over the NRL side.
'Hugged me for ages': Why Laban asked for Samoan chief father's permission to play for the Kiwis
Jacob Laban didn't want to disrespect his father by choosing to represent New Zealand.
The Big League Podcast Ep.124: Was Naufahu Whyte robbed of Clive Churchill Medal?
NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess argue whether James Tedesco deserved the Clive Churchill Medal over Naufahu Whyte.
Why Warriors hooker Wayde Egan was left out of Kiwis World Cup squad
Egan was eligible to play for New Zealand after living in Auckland for over five years.
Ponga among four debutants in Kiwis World Cup squad, one specialist hooker selected
Both the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named 23-strong squads for the Rugby League World Cup.
NRL grand final: Snubbing of Whyte is Aussie league's latest insult to Kiwis
OPINION: Despite the pre-match focus on the Knights, this was always an unlikely quest.
Grand final player ratings: The Kiwi who was robbed of Clive Churchill Medal
Ben Francis rates the performances of the Kiwis in the NRL grand final.