With more success comes the realisation that Jason Taumalolo may have made a $10m mistake.

England have marched into a Rugby League World Cup semi-final showdown with Tonga.

Tonga crushed Lebanon's World Cup dream in a "heartbreaking" loss.

Drunk fan taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after bid to invade the pitch.

The Kiwis come across as petulant and paranoid in choosing to criticise fans and media.

Kiwis coach David Kidwell believes criticism of the team is short sighted.

David Kidwell says he will take his time before deciding if he will seek reappointment.

Tonga are expecting a sea of red to greet them at Mt Smart Stadium for their semifinal.

COMMENT: David Kidwell's record makes for ugly reading, and he has been brutally exposed.

See who shone and who struggled in Fiji's 4-2 victory over the Kiwis.

A famous Fijian victory has stunned the Kiwis at the Rugby League World Cup.

Tonga continue to make history at the Rugby League World Cup.

See how the Kiwis' stunning 4-2 Rugby League World Cup defeat to Fiji unfolded.

See how all the action unfolded as Tonga took on Lebanon in a World Cup quarterfinal.

New Zealand is under pressure to make amends for last week's defeat to Tonga.

Tonga's upset in Hamilton last weekend showed the potential of the Pacific Island nations.

There will be no airport welcome if Tonga make the Rugby League World Cup semifinals.

Kiwis captain Adam Blair admits jobs will be on the line tomorrow.

Cowboys star to wear No 6 jumper after loss to Tonga.

The pool games may be over, but the heat is only just about to begin.

A fan shows off his van in support for Tonga and their victory against NZ. / Supplied by Geoff Siale Thomas

Tongan fans have been showing their support for the team back on the home island.

International game is of less interest to fans and media, says writer for English daily.

Shaun Johnson admits it will be a failure if they don't progress to the tournament final.

Simon Mannering wants New Zealand to play regular test series against Pacific Island sides

The streets of south Auckland were last night filled with tooting horns, cheering and a sea of red and white flags after Tonga's historic 28-22 win over the Kiwis in yesterday afternoon's rugby league world cup game.

Kiwis coach David Kidwell and captain Adam Blair front the media after their loss to Tonga.

Tongan star Jason Taumalolo finally spoke to local media after their shock win over the Kiwis.

David Kidwell described the Kiwis shock defeat to Tonga as "a blessing in disguise".

Jason Taumalolo says he was too drunk to answer desperate calls from David Kidwell.