England centre Dan Sarginson will have his own fan club in the stands in Dunedin when his team take on New Zealand in the Four Nations.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney has some selection headaches as he looks to settle on combinations for Saturday's Four Nations clash against England in Dunedin.

Coach Tim Sheens has warned his Australian side they have not yet qualified for the Four Nations final, despite their come-from-behind-win over England on Sunday.

A week of self-examination awaits the Kiwis as they try to put the errors from Saturday's narrow Four Nations 14-12 league win over Samoa in Whangarei behind them.

Kiwis who had tasted victory over Australia were becoming an endangered species before last Saturday.

Like the rest of his team, the overwhelming emotion for Kiwis centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall last night was relief.

The Warriors have been quick to find a replacement for Feleti Mateo, with Kiwis back-rower Bodene Thompson signed on a three-year deal.

I was incredibly frustrated watching the Kiwis yesterday but it was probably a game they needed to get out of their system, writes Hugh McGahan.

Northland probably hasn't seen an inter-tribal clash like this since the days of Hone Heke.

The Kiwis have got out of jail against Samoa, scoring a late try to win 14-12 and avoid what would have been a shock loss.

Join us for today's live blog of the rugby league international between the Kiwis and Samoa from Toll Stadium in Whangarei.

Warriors rugby league stars have paid tribute to Luke Tipene after the talented teenager died in the early hours of this morning.

Finally, Australia have had a taste of what New Zealand goes through every year and they don't seem to like it, writes ex-Kiwis captain Richie Barnett.

Issac Luke will be back leading the Kiwis pre-match haka against Samoa in Whangarei tomorrow but this time he'll be wearing football boots.

The Kiwis' Four Nations win over Australia may have been hard fought but Saturday's clash against Samoa will provide just as big a test for Stephen Kearney's side.

Feleti Mateo exits the Warriors with mountains of potential going largely unfulfilled.

Manly have signed former test forward Willie Mason and Warriors' star Feleti Mateo and confirmed stalwart Anthony Watmough's release from the NRL club.