Category: New Zealand
Australia inflict heartbreaking 16-14 World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand in incredible clash
AUSTRALIA just about hung on for a brilliant World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand. It was an 80 minutes full of big hits, incredible…
‘We’ve been building’: Samoa ready for England rematch as World Cup semi-final line-up complete
By DAVID ROGERS and THOMAS ALDERSON ENGLAND will face Samoa this Saturday at the Emirates Stadium in a repeat of the tournament’s opening game, with…
Kieran Foran targets New Zealand improvement as he assesses Fiji challenge ahead
KIERAN FORAN admits New Zealand need to improve after beating Ireland 48-10 at Headingley. The Kiwis have topped their group, after a third consecutive win,…
Why New Zealand’s clash with the Cook Islands will be a special family affair
THERE will be no love lost when New Zealand face the Cook Islands at York’s LNER Community Stadium on Sunday, despite a strong connection between…
New Zealand into World Cup quarter-finals with 48-10 win over Ireland despite controversial Jared Waerea-Hargreaves incident
NEW Zealand launched themselves into the World Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable 48-10 win over Ireland. Ireland battled hard in the opening quarter – as…
Busy Maguire lands Raiders role
By DOUG THOMSON NEW ZEALAND coach Michael Maguire is back in the club arena after agreeing to return to Canberra Raiders, where his Rugby League…
New Zealand inflict 34-12 defeat on stubborn Lebanon as Joey Manu stars
New Zealand managed to overcome surprise package Lebanon in a 34-12 win – but they were made to work extremely hard for it. The Cedars,…
World Cup Group C Preview: Schedule, squads and players to watch
FIXTURES AND TV COVERAGE Sunday, October 16, Jamaica vs Ireland, Headingley, Leeds, 5pm Sunday October 16, New Zealand vs Lebanon, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, 7.30pm…
Match officials appointed for first World Cup games with Ashley Klein to referee opener
NRL Grand Final referee Ashley Klein will take charge of the opening match of the World Cup between England and Samoa. The list of match…
Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part Two
In last week’s issue we began our countdown of the 50 historic highlights that have marked the progress of the Rugby League World Cup. There…