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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…

Rugby League World Cup’s 50 historic highlights – Part One

The Rugby League World Cup is about to be staged for the 16th time in 68 years and, not untypically of the sport, its story…

New Zealand name six NRL Grand Finalists in World Cup squad

New Zealand have named their World Cup squad, featuring six players who played in the NRL Grand Final. Penrith Panthers stars James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota…

Wigan Warriors’ Thomas Leuluai prepared for final farewell before retirement

Wigan Warriors legend Thomas Leuluai is looking forward to a final farewell appearance before his official retirement. The 37-year-old will wear a New Zealand shirt…