Rugby League
NRL staffer apologises for racist language
The NRL has confirmed one of its casual employees engaged for last week's Test between Tonga and Australia used racist language and has apologised.
Maguire agrees to coach Tigers
The Wests Tigers have agreed to terms with former South Sydney premiership-winning coach Michael Maguire on a three-year deal.
Kiwis unchanged for England test
Head coach Michael Maguire has retained the same 17 players used in the win over the Kangaroos for the Kiwis' first Test against England at Hull's KC Stadium.
Souths land Bennett on two-year NRL deal
South Sydney have confirmed the biggest-name coach signing in the club's 110-year history, landing Wayne Bennett in a move that's expected to end with Anthony Seibold joining Brisbane.
NRL investigating alleged racism by a staffer
The NRL is investigating a claim one of its Australian staffers made a racist remark about Tongan fans during the weekend's historic test between Tonga and Australia. Audio
Mal Meninga wants more Kangaroos tours of Great Britain
Mal Meninga has set his sights on re-igniting the famed Kangaroos tour of Great Britain as he waits on the some finality on the international calendar.
Tonga ready to take on more tier one nations
Tonga rugby league coach Kristian Woolf believes he can better equip his team to face tier-one nations as games get locked in for next year's international calendar.
More players expected to follow the lead into Tongan rugby league team
Tonga's push for further Tests against tier-one nations will encourage more players to follow in the footsteps of Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo, according to coach Kristian Woolf.
Something for The Weekend
Excitement is building ahead of the Australian and Tongan rugby league test this weekend. RNZ Pacific's Koro Vaka'uta is in the thick of the action. Audio
Fans gear up for historic Tonga-Australia league clash
Fans are gearing up for this weekend's historic match between Tonga's National Rugby League Team 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' and the world champion Australian Kangaroos. Audio
Rapana's trans-Tasman conflict of interest
Kiwi's winger Jordan Rapana's younger sister Tazmin Gray will debut for the Australian Jillaroos in this weekend's historic trans-Tasman triple-header.
Tonga's National Rugby League team arrives in New Zealand
Thousands of fans packed the Manukau Vodafone Events centre in South Auckland on Wednesday night to welcome Tonga's National Rugby League team to New Zealand. Audio
Jesse Bromwich remains part of the Kiwis leadership group
New Zealand rugby league coach Michael Maguire has revealed former captain Jesse Bromwich is a part of the Test nation's leadership group to face Australia.
Tongan league fans emotional, excited to welcome team to NZ
Hundreds of Tongan rugby league fans have turned out to welcome their team to New Zealand. Our reporter Indira Stewart is at the Vodafone Events Centre, where a special welcome event is being held for… Video, Audio
Watene-Zelezniak surpise new captain of the Kiwis
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has become one of the youngest captains in New Zealand rugby league history after being named to lead the Kiwis against Australia on Saturday.
Midday Sports News for 8 October 2018
All Black stars will skip the Japan test in preparation for an England blockbuster. Audio
Five newcomers in England rugby league squad to play Kiwis
There are five newcomers named in the England rugby league squad for the Test series against New Zealand starting at the end of the month.
Rugby league: NRL suspends Inglis for NZ tour
Greg Inglis has been suspended for the Australia rugby league team's two-Test tour of New Zealand after being charged with mid-range drink driving, just hours after his appointment as Test captain.
Greg Inglis charged with drink driving, speeding
The freshly-named captain of Australia's rugby league team, set to play the Kiwis in Auckland this month, had a blood alcohol level of 0.085 and was clocked at 10 kilometres over the speed limit. Video, Audio
Manu reveals plan to parade NRL trophy in Tokoroa
Powerhouse Sydney Roosters centre Joseph Manu has revealed that one of his goals is to take the Provan-Summons trophy on a tour of his hometown in Tokoroa.
