The Kiwis must get their kicking game right against Australia in Canberra tonight, says Richie Barnett.

The Anzac test has been played most years since the first one in 1997 but rarely has it truly embraced the Anzac message like it has this time around in Canberra.

Kieran Foran forged a reputation in the early years of his NRL career for his aggressive intent but now he's ready to embrace his softer side.

Warriors coach Matt Elliott described it as the difference in the agonising loss to the Rabbitohs last week while Shaun Johnson says it is a priority "work-on" for the team's playmakers.

It's common in rugby league to talk about a home ground being a fortess. Hunter Stadium has been more of a castle for the Knights.

Theoretically, Konrad Hurrell could play for both Tonga and the Kiwis in 2014 but league's governing body are confident that the game's eligibility rules are clear and much tighter in World Cup year.

We are at the stage of the season where injuries, suspensions, form and form slumps come into calculation for the selection of the Kiwi team, says Hugh McGahan.

They are still the nearly men, the Warriors, but at least they are beginning to look more like themselves.

Assistant coach Tony Iro will replace the suspended Tony Kemp as Kiwis team manager for next Friday night's Anzac test against the Kangaroos in Canberra.

All eyes will be on the long-awaited return of Canberra captain Terry Campese in tonight's clash against the Warriors.

The man they all came to see didn't disappoint as Sonny Bill Williams tormented his former NRL club with a starring role in the Sydney Roosters' 38-0 demolition of Canterbury at Allianz Stadium.

In the midst of a difficult start to the season for the Warriors, Ngani Laumape has been a breakthrough bonus.

I still have a close relationship with the Sydney Roosters and have the privilege of entering the changing rooms where I have seen players, coaches and CEOs come and go.

As Manu Vatuvei returns to the field today, it is looking increasingly likely that the veteran winger will be at Mt Smart next year and beyond.

Canberra centre Jarrod Croker will "celebrate" his 100th match in the NRL by lining up against a devastatingly in-form Sonny Bill Williams for the first time tomorrow.

Canberra co-captain Josh McCrone has hinted there may be an aerial bombardment heading the way of star Newcastle winger Akuila Uate at Hunter Stadium today.

A coach in the west Sydney junior grades once said the secret to getting the best out of Feleti Mateo was to convince him he was a ball-playing second rower rather than a playmaker. He maintained the latter term placed too much pressure on his talent.

Opinions vary regarding players announcing early in the season that they have signed with rival clubs for next year and beyond.

Huge strides have been taken by Ben Barba to return to the NRL - but Billy Slater showed what a big step the next one is.

A trough. A hole. A jam. Whatever your preferred name for a sports disaster zone, the Warriors are in it, big time.

The jokes flowed after some unknown Cronulla Sharks players were recently accused of taking a performance-enhancing substance for horses.

The Titans outlined their potential as NRL finalists last night with this defeat of Manly.

An emotional Shane Flanagan has been reinstated as Cronulla coach, but the four other football staff members sacked by the besieged NRL club won't be getting their jobs back.