An Australian Super Rugby franchise is reportedly chasing the signature of controversial Cronulla star Andrew Fifita.

Wayne Bennett has begun the rugby league mind games in earnest ahead of the Four Nations.

England coach Wayne Bennett has pledged Brisbane's backing for the 2017 World Club Series.

Warriors centre Solomone Kata and Canberra winger Jordan Rapana will make their Kiwis debuts on Saturday.

Tohu Harris says he is admiration of Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith won't affect his performance for the Kiwis on Saturday night.

New Zealand league fans will be able to see the Kiwis play at next year's World Cup from as little as $20, with the ticket pricing

Wayne Bennett has resisted the temptation to select Australian-born players who qualify for England as he named his 24-man squad for

Cooper Cronk is expecting his former Melbourne teammate and support coach David Kidwell to bring a new aggressive, passionate edge

Valentine Holmes had committed to play for the Kiwis - but now New Zealand face the prospect of lining up against the player they

NRL boss says players need to distinguish themselves on and off the field to be picked in Australian league side.

COMMENT: Dramatic changes to league's eligibility rules have turned the international game into a farce.

Kenny-Dowall told Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney his Sydney Roosters teammate should be the first player picked.

The All Blacks hammered Wales 46-6 off the back of some sublime performances from a number of players.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has hit back at Phil Gould's criticism of Friday's win over New Zealand.

Shaun Johnson admits the Kiwis were short on attacking options in their 16-0 loss to Australia.

Former Kiwis manager Tony Kemp has criticised the Kiwis selectors for exuding Issac Luke and Benji Marshall from last night's test.

Australian rugby league star Johnathan Thurston has taken fire at the Kiwis for what he believed were late hits.

Dreams die hard. The Kiwis improbable streak is over, after a 16-0 loss to the Kangaroos last night.

The Kiwis have made a shock late change to tonight's lineup, with the Melbourne Storm's Kenny Bromwich coming into the side at the expense of Brad Takairangi.

In NZ Herald Focus today - the latest from our Rugby league writer Michael Burgess who's in Sydney ahead Warriors game on Friday and Leicester City are crowned English Premier League champions for the first time in their 132 year history. Also we look at why thousands of children begin secondary school each year without the skills needed to make it through.

Warning: Graphic content. The 31-year-old former Warriors and Kiwis utility was punched to the ground by Wigan prop Ben Flower in just the second minute of play yesterday, before the Welshman kneeled over him and followed up with a second blow direct to the face.

Former Warriors player Ian Henderson has suffered an horrific leg break on Thursday, which has all but ended his season just three games in. Source: Sky Sport

Todd Greenberg is expected to be officially rubber-stamped as the NRL's new chief executive officer in the coming days.

St Helens boss Keiron Cunningham has criticised the appointment of Australian Wayne Bennett as England coach, arguing that there are ideal candidates to succeed Steve McNamara in Super....

Stephen Kearney loves cooking shows, is a Bikram Yoga devotee and wants the Kiwis to dominate for the next decade.

Michael Burgess' Kiwis Tour of England awards - from on and off the field - after a memorable month.