Shaun Johnson has called upon the Kiwis to play smarter ahead of their Four Nations opener against England.

Wayne Bennett has denied accusations from new France head coach Aurelien Cologni that England had disrespected their hosts in the

Five-eighth Thomas Leuluai says the Kiwis will look to attack more off the cuff and closer to the advantage line in next week's Four Nations opener against England.

The Kiwis know they played into Australia's hands last weekend so have vowed to adopt a more ad-lib approach in the Four Nations.

There is still some rugby league to be played in 2016 with the Four Nations kicking off in England at the end of the month. Look

Shaun Johnson has acknowledged his playmaking and kicking woes but remains confident the Kiwis will improve.

Jason Taumalolo has played down his lack of game time in Sunday's 26-6 loss to the Kangaroos, saying it was a coaching decision.

Simon Mannering's absence from the upcoming Four Nations tournament is bad news for the Kiwis campaign.

Simon Mannering has been ruled out of the upcoming Four Nations campaign in England.

They were billed as the ­biggest, baddest and meanest forward pack to come out of the Shaky Isles but Australia's forwards have struck

Richie Barnett says the Kiwis forwards and halfback Shaun Johnson failed to live up to their star billing against the Kangaroos.

The Kiwis were dismantled by a ruthless Kangaroos outfit for the second time this year, going down 26-6 in Perth.

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All the action from the Kiwis' trans-tasman test against the Kangaroos in Perth.

From Origin exile to Premiership winner and a Test debut, Valentine Holmes has come full circle in 2016.

Meninga's forwards selections reflect an intent to meet the Kiwis' big men head-on in Perth.

David Skipwith reveals what made Raiders' wing aim for the black and white jersey of NZ.

Cameron Smith said he wanted to continue his Australian career for as long as he's able as he prepares to become one of the Kangaroos most-capped players.

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 have made an example of Andrew Fifita with the hope of raising player behaviour standards.

A closer look at the controversial omissions from Australia's Four Nations squad.

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