The Kiwis tonight added the Four Nations to their World Cup Rugby League title with a thrilling last-gasp 16-12 win over Australia.

Okay, it might not have been entirely to blame, but the haka did play a part in the Kiwis' capitulation in Auckland last week.

Herald league writer Steve Deane outlines a half dozen things the Kiwis will have to do to take out the Four Nations crown.

The Kangaroos will use their 2008 World Cup final defeat in Brisbane as a timely reminder but won't be motivated by revenge.

Both the Kiwis and Kangaroos have made predictable moves ahead of Saturday night's Four Nations final.

Photos from sporting events around New Zealand and the world this weekend, from rugby to rowing to racing and more.

Booze-charged rugby league fans threw bottles on to Eden Park and booed during last night's clash between the Kiwis and Australia.

The Kangaroos struck a blow ahead of next weekend's Four Nations rugby league final with a comfortable 34-20 win over the Kiwis.

Centre Tony Clubb scored four tries as England beat Papua New Guinea 36-10.

Australia coach Tim Sheens has today made six personnel changes to the starting 13 that played against England last Sunday.

Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.

Lote Tuqiri insists he's not suffering from any Eden Park demons ahead of this weekend's Four Nations test against the Kiwis.

The make-up of the Four Nations final is already confirmed, but the Kiwis have signalled they will not hold back this weekend.

Veteran Australian prop Petero Civoniceva rates the current Kiwis rugby league team as the best he's seen.