Rugby League
MMT and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans
MMT and Kiwis clash excites rugby league fans. Audio
Stacey Jones named as new Kiwis head coach
He was known as the 'little general' for his ability to control a game and now New Zealand rugby league legend Stacey Jones is in control of the Kiwis. Jones will replace Michael Maguire who stood… Video, Audio
Review: Rugby League in New Zealand: A people’s history
A masterpiece of its genre, examining the history of the sport from the inside out, Ryan Bodman makes us realise that rugby league has done well to survive, let alone thrive, writes Michael Burgess.
…Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament
Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament. Audio
Warriors continue charge to NRL finals in Auckland tonight
The Warriors' charge to the NRL finals continues in Auckland tonight and the bandwagon is filling up. The game against the Dragons is the Warriors last home game of the regular season and marks three… Video, Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Image is everything - or is it? Sam looks at some of the images and reputations on the line in the world of sport, from beloved local heroes, to unexpected figureheads, rebuilt careers and tarnishing… Audio
Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman
The two hottest sporting teams in the country are separated by the Bombay hills and two extra (or fewer, depending how you look at it) players on the field. Commentator Sam Ackerman looks at how the… Audio
Nicoll-Klokstad and Ford return for Warriors
Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and second rower Jackson Ford return to the Warriors lineup for their first NRL game of the season at Mount Smart Stadium.
NRL strengthens concussion protocols
Players in the NRL who are diagnosed with a "category one" concussion will have mandatory 11-day stand-down periods as the competition moves to strengthen head injury protocols.
NRL All Stars light up Rotorua
The NRL season is fast approaching, but this weekend is less about the clubs and more about the players' heritage and culture. Audio
Warriors impressive in pre-season game
The Warriors have impressed in their opening NRL pre-season game under new coach Andrew Webster.
Australian leader wants PNG team in NRL
The Australian prime minister has given his full backing to a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea playing in the NRL in Australia.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen : multi world cup action
Dana Johannsen talks to Kathryn about tomorrow's Black Ferns final and whether they can trump England. We're also into the crunch point in the tournament for the Rugby League World Cup, and the Kiwis… Audio
Samoa reach World Cup last four with dramatic win over Tonga
Samoa have reached their first-ever Rugby League World Cup semi-final after edging a pulsating encounter against Mate Ma'a Tonga on Monday morning.
Mate Ma'a Tonga hit form in thrashing of Kukis
Tonga have issued a warning to its rivals as the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages loom with a massive victory over the Cook Islands.
Three debutants named for Kiwi Ferns' World Cup opener
NRLW Premiership winner Shanice Parker and forwards Otesa Pule and Brianna Clark will make their Test debuts in the Kiwi Ferns' Rugby League World Cup opener.
Hunters seeking new coach after Church moves on
Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are looking for a new head coach following Matthew Church's departure to Hostplus Cup rivals Brisbane Tigers.
Proctor sacked after vaping in toilet
Kiwi international Kevin Proctor has been sacked by the Gold Coast Titans after vaping in a toilet cubicle during his team's defeat to Canterbury in the NRL on Sunday.
Ian Roberts: 'a setback for tolerance and inclusion'
Ian Roberts, the first elite rugby league player to come out as gay, condemned the sport's decision to ban transgender players as a setback for tolerance.
PNG wants to join the world's top rugby league competition
Papua New Guinea has launched a bid to join the NRL as the rugby league competition's 18th team and is being backed by the country's prime minister.
