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![If the NRL wants an Auckland grand final, it needs to think again - PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
If the NRL wants an Auckland grand final, it needs to think again - PM
Jacinda Ardern gives the NRL a reality check over Auckland grand final suggestion.
!['Sexist' rule: 12yo league player ordered off field because she's a girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Sexist' rule: 12yo league player ordered off field because she's a girl
Girl in tears after being told she couldn't play rugby league with her male teammates.
![Netball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Netball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiser
Fashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.
!['What if a player dies?': Why expert believes NRL unlikely to return in 2020](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'What if a player dies?': Why expert believes NRL unlikely to return in 2020
The NRL was brought to a screeching halt this week after the opening two rounds.
![Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team
"It's not often you see so many smiles at once."
![Tragic death: 20yo league star dies after catching flu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tragic death: 20yo league star dies after catching flu
Talented 20-year-old is being mourned by family and friends.
!['They should know the dangers': Family seek answers over unconscious player](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'They should know the dangers': Family seek answers over unconscious player
'Had he had a broken neck, if he was moved that could have caused paralysis' says partner.
![Kiwis stars held in sheds for hours after loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwis stars held in sheds for hours after loss
With the series lost, Michael Maguire's team now need to prove they are no false dawn.
![Tonga the key to NZRL's fortunes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tonga the key to NZRL's fortunes
It's a scenario no one could have imagined, but it's about to become reality.
![Three Kiwis in contention for NRL Hall of Fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three Kiwis in contention for NRL Hall of Fame
The 25-man shortlist will be reduced to six, with those left entering the Hall of Fame.
![Watch: Dean Whare delivers biggest hit of 2018](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Dean Whare delivers biggest hit of 2018
Benji Marshall's younger brother has been smashed into next week in this monster tackle.
![NRL wrap: Broncos, Bulldogs and Raiders all win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NRL wrap: Broncos, Bulldogs and Raiders all win
The Canberra Raiders were the only team to win at home on Saturday night in round six.
![Family and rugby league Philip Campbell's loves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family and rugby league Philip Campbell's loves
There aren't many people involved in rugby league that don't know Phil Campbell.
![Blair ready for Warriors NRL debut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blair ready for Warriors NRL debut
Adam Blair will debut in the Warriors strip in a trial match against the Titans.
![Kiwis review: David Kidwell's odd ideas revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwis review: David Kidwell's odd ideas revealed
Findings from the probe into the Kiwis' ill-fated World Cup campaign put pressure on coach
![Chaos after famous Tonga win: 53 arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chaos after famous Tonga win: 53 arrested
South Auckland was in party mode last night after Tonga beat NZ in the RLWC.
![League greats gather for footy feast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League greats gather for footy feast
Kiwi footy legends - and fans - will gather next Friday ahead of the World Cup kick-off.
![Brave call to ban stars from World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brave call to ban stars from World Cup
COMMENT: One incident shouldn't define their careers, writes Michael Burgess.
![League stars accused of using cocaine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
League stars accused of using cocaine
Kiwis captain and teammate allegedly bought, snorted cocaine outside a Canberra nightclub.
![Player Ratings: Kiwis v Kangaroos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Player Ratings: Kiwis v Kangaroos
Michael Burgess breaks down the player ratings from last night's Anzac Test.
![AIG re-signs with NZ Rugby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
AIG re-signs with NZ Rugby
AIG has renewed its contract with New Zealand rugby, retaining its central spot on the All Blacks jersey.