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'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.
Winners & Losers: The All Blacks set to benefit from latest injury news
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.
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.
Sport panel: 'Best possible finish' for NRL legend Daly Cherry-Evans | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Herald Sport journalist Christopher Reive recaps the NRL grand final, the Bahrain Grand Prix, and the looming Bledisloe Cup opener. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
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.
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Monday, October 5, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Monday, October 5, 2026. Max Verstappen wins his first Grand Prix this season. The Sydney Roosters take the NRL Grand Final. Video / NZ Herald
Roosters just hold on in thrilling NRL grand final win over Knights
The Sydney Roosters have won their first premiership since 2019.
Teen charged, refused bail after car ploughs into crowd of NRL fans
The 18-year-old had his licence suspended earlier this year, court records show.
'Drama, quality and tension' How NRL grand finals have entered a golden age
No team who finished outside the top four has won the grand final since 1995.
NSW police arrest teen who drove 'erratically' then crashed into crowd before NRL final
Ten people were taken to hospital, including two in critical condition, one a young girl.
Cliffhangers, controversy and classics: Ranking every grand final of the NRL era
Ben Francis looks at all 28 grand finals from the NRL era.
Kiwis get World Cup boost as Australia star switches allegiance to NZ
With Kalyn Ponga already committed to NZ, another Queenslander has changed sides.
Are Australia ready to overtake South Africa as the All Blacks' main rivals?
OPINION: Australia's recent form and proximity to NZ leave the Wallabies perfectly placed.
The Wah-house: Warriors to open retail store at Auckland mall
The move to open a store will result in the shop at Go Media Stadium.
'Biggest regret': Tuivasa-Sheck reflects on time at Warriors ahead of Super League move
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaves the Warriors as one of their most successful players.
Warriors' Webster named NRL coach of the year again; several players honoured
Penrith's Nathan Cleary and Brisbane's Tamika Upton named Dally M players of the year.
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
'The worst couple days of my life': Crossland gets four-match ban
Crossland will miss the grand final and New Zealand’s first three World Cup games.
Crossland out of NRL grand final as officiating team confirmed for showpiece game
The judiciary will set Crossland’s suspension on Tuesday evening.
Kiwis say no to Warriors star despite looming hooker crisis
Phoenix Crossland's looming ban leaves a huge hole at No 9 for the Kiwis.
'Doesn't deserve this’: Cleary leaps to defence of Crossland after social media abuse
The injured Panthers halfback has called for trolls to lay off the Knights hooker.
Winners & Losers: Could these All Blacks be in the conversation for a recall?
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.
Ex-Kiwis star’s wanted son escapes armed attack at Spanish hideout
Armed men reportedly tried to enter his resort accommodation in Marbella.
NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Monday, September 28, 2026
Sport Headlines | Knights advance to first NRL final since 2001, All Whites beat hosts China 3-0 and Wallabies defeat Springboks | Monday, September 28, 2026
Cleary suffers gruesome injury as Newcastle move into NRL grand final
Penrith half Nathan Cleary was reported to have suffered a compound fracture in his leg.
Warriors end-of-season report: Player and coach ratings for 2026 campaign
OPINION: The Warriors' eventful campaign has established them as a top-eight side.
How should 2026 Warriors be judged after spectacular season fell short?
On many levels, this was a masterpiece of a Warriors' season. Until it wasn’t.