Category: New Zealand
The Garry Schofield Column: Why smaller is better at World Cup – and why Kiwis can win it
GRAND Finals in both hemispheres – done. Now for the greatest event of the lot. The countdown to the 17th Rugby League World Cup is…
Olympic champions aid New Zealand’s World Cup challenge
NEW ZEALAND have called upon two double Olympic gold medallists in their bid to take the World Cup crown from Australia. Tenika Willison and Stacey…
Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga in New Zealand World Cup squad
NEW ZEALAND have named their 23-man World Cup squad with Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga set to debut. Included is Sydney Roosters’ NRL Grand Final…
New Zealand target Women’s World Cup glory
The Kiwi Ferns haven’t lifted the Women’s World Cup since 2008, but Canberra Raiders star Leianne Tufuga believes a talented new generation can finally end…
New Zealand look ahead to their first Wheelchair World Cup
Jayson Hooker only intended to fill in temporarily after his wife’s injury, but three years later he is captaining New Zealand’s Wheelchair Rugby League side…
England handed potential Women’s World Cup boost by IRL change
ENGLAND could be able to call upon more stars of the NRLW in this year’s World Cup after the International Rugby League scrapped its tiering…
World Cup draw released as England open with Tonga in Perth
ENGLAND’S men will begin their World Cup campaign next year against Tonga in Perth. It’s a repeat of England’s last victory down under – a…
Australia pair on men’s shortlist as Golden Boot nominees revealed
ASHES-WINNING duo Cameron Munster and Harry Grant have made the five-player shortlist for the men’s Golden Boot. International Rugby League have selected the Australian playmakers…
No change for England but Samoa on the rise as IRL world rankings released
ENGLAND remain third in both the men’s and women’s world rankings released by International Rugby League following this autumn’s action. Australia continue to lead the…
New Zealand win men’s Pacific Cup with comeback against Samoa
NEW ZEALAND 36 SAMOA 14 TOM SMITH, CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, Sunday KIERAN FORAN’s final ever game of rugby league ended in victory as the Kiwis…
