Melbourne winger Matthew Duffie and Brisbane fullback Gerard Beale are the two newcomers named tonight in the Kiwis' 19-man squad.

There is always conjecture on whether coaches are born or made, but Stephen Kearney seemed destined to lead.

Roy Asotasi has put his hand up and has been one of the form players.

A high-profile star should know better than to get into this position.

Earthquake-ravaged Christchurch has lost out on hosting the Anzac rugby league test between New Zealand and Australia.

The All Whites, the All Blacks and the Kiwis will go head to head in three major categories at next month's annual Halberg Sports awards.

They did it in style - dramatic, jump out of your seat, punch the air and spill your beer and peanuts all over the couch style.

With two minutes remaining, 90 metres and five tackles separated the Kiwis from Four Nations victory. Enter Benji Marshall.

Controversy over what was New Zealand's top sporting moment for 2010 should be put to be bed when the matter is decided by public vote - a first for the Westpac Halberg Awards.

New Zealand Test captain Benji Marshall has capped a standout season by taking out the prestigious Rugby League Golden Boot Award.

Wayne Scurrah has put his "nuts on the line" by deciding to take the Warriors' opening match next season to Eden Park.

The Warriors will break new ground by opening their 2011 NRL campaign against glamour side Parramatta at Eden Park.

The Kiwis won't win the team of the year Halberg. They probably won't even be nominated. But really, who cares?

Just as they did at the same ground two years ago, the Kiwis have pulled off a massive upset.