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.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney has no regrets over his selection decisions, despite their attack being blunted in the 16-0 loss to Australia on Friday night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Kiwis are still alive, levelling the three-match league test series with a narrow win over England at London's Olympic Stadium yesterday.

The Kiwis face their moment of truth tomorrow in London.

Bath owner Bruce Craig insists the English rugby club has received no approach for Sam Burgess from South Sydney or any other rugby league club.