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.

Michael Burgess lists three takeaways from the Kiwis' 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....

It's the news every Warriors fan has been waiting for - Shaun Johnson is back in training.

On Sunday, Issac Luke will join an exclusive club - he'll play his 36th test for the Kiwis.

Ahead of the series-deciding test on the weekend, it feels like the first physiological battle has been won by the English rugby league.

Stephen Kearney swapped ideas about playing development with one of the most high profile football coaches in the world.

No matter how much he tries, Kiwis back rower Alex Glenn can't forget the events of the NRL grand final

The Warriors didn't get the best out of Sam Tomkins - but he will once again have a massive impact on Super League.

No matter what unfolds in the third test between the Kiwis and England, Jordan Kahu has been a big success story.

Kiwi back rowers Kevin Proctor and Tohu Harris have earned themselves a unique nickname in this team.

Stephen Kearney is used to feeling the pressure of high profile sport, but he will soon meet a coach that comes under global scrutiny.

The Kiwis victory at the Olympic Stadium was as important as any the team have achieved in the past 12 months.