Category: New Zealand
Talking Rugby League: When the Queen led the applause for the Haka
Sometimes, when we are close to momentous events, we don’t always realise how momentous they are. Nor do we fully appreciate how others see them….
Rugby League Heroes: Mark Graham
In 2007, Mark Graham was named the greatest of all New Zealand international players. He earned 29 caps and played in the 1988 World Cup…
Talking Rugby League: Internationals prove a hit Down Under – so why drop them?
You might have noticed that it was a wonderful weekend in the southern hemisphere if you enjoy watching international and representative Rugby League. For the…
Talking Rugby League: Could we have a new World Cup winner this year?
How many nations could realistically have a chance of winning this year’s Rugby League World Cup? I was reading an article in the Australian media…
Michael Maguire focused on New Zealand and test against Tonga after losing NRL job
Former Wigan Warriors coach Michael Maguire might have lost his NRL job at Wests Tigers – but he remains in charge of New Zealand for…
New Zealand and Tonga reveal squads for international showdown
New Zealand and Tonga have named 25-man squads ahead of their clash next Saturday (25 June) at Auckland’s Mount Smart Stadium. The clash between two…
UpFront: Leeds Rhinos restore a welcome old touring tradition
Leeds Rhinos will resurrect an historic fixture during the build-up to this year’s World Cup. The Yorkshire side, who had Rohan Smith in charge for…
Leeds Rhinos to continue Kiwi tradition with Headingley match before World Cup
Leeds Rhinos will host New Zealand on Saturday 8th October, kick off 6pm. The unique clash will continue a tradition of games between the two…
Southern Hemisphere Representative Round details revealed
Representative Rugby League will return to New Zealand this year, as the international game takes a large step toward getting back to normal in the…
Former Leeds Rhinos forward training with Premiership rugby union club
Former Leeds Rhinos forward Nathaniel Peteru is currently training with Premiership rugby union club Sale Sharks after failing to land a deal in Super League…