Kearney's squad capable of going back to back
When the Kiwis won the World Cup in 2008, it came as a surprise.
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As Sonny Bill Williams emerged from the dressing room after New Zealand's epic win over England, the toll was obvious.
League: Win still 'a blur' for Johnson
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Chris Rattue: Last-gasp win doesn't bode well
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Kiwis win: Three questions
New Zealand Herald rugby league writers answer three key questions from the Kiwis' thrilling last minute semi final win over England this morning at the World Cup.
League: Kiwis win Cup thriller
The Kiwis' defence of the World Cup continues, thanks to a last minute stroke of brilliance by Shaun Johnson.
60 seconds with: Billy Birmingham - The 12th man
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Richie Barnett: Failure? Forget it - Kiwis are going to win
Defeat at this stage of the tournament would mean a failed campaign, but I'm confident the Kiwis will beat England in their World Cup semifinal.
League: Kiwi halves hold key to Cup success
It's often said you can't win without a good halves pairing and this rugby league World Cup has highlighted just how true that is.
League: Charge of heavy brigades
Sunday morning's World Cup semifinal between England and New Zealand is being billed as a battle of the heavyweights.
League: Aussie pair deny squabble over captain's selection role
Cameron Smith and Nate Myles were allegedly involved in a blow-up relating to the Australian skipper's influence on World Cup team selections.
League: World Cup gets serious
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League: Slater's injury a golden opportunity for Inglis
Greg Inglis never wanted to take over from Billy Slater under these circumstances.
SBW feared the worst after hearing neck crack
The sight of Sonny Bill Williams lying prone on the ground early in the match against Scotland was frightening for Kiwis fans but not as scary as for the player who heard a crack in his neck.
League: Scotland brave but outclassed
A number of Scottish players got tattoos of a thistle this week to illustrate their commitment to the cause but it was the Kiwis who left their opponents stinging.