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New Zealand Rugby League - Latest News [Page 1]

Mulitalo Returns For World Cup Final

Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 6:40 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

In a competition which started in 1954, the Kiwis will be making their fifth appearance in the final; all five have been against the Kangaroos. More >>

Kiwi Ferns Squad Named To Hunt Fourth World Cup Title

Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 6:38 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwi Ferns will kick off at Suncorp Stadium at 3.10pm AEST / 6.10pm NZDT this Sunday ahead of the Kiwis v Australia Men’s Final. More >>

Ponga, Crossland In Kiwis’ Extended Squad

Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 6:56 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwis face a Tonga side which comes into the match with three straight wins over England 30-12, Lebanon 36-0 and Toa Samoa 20-18. More >>

Hufanga Returns To Kiwi Ferns Side For Semi-Final

Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 6:50 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwi Ferns kick off at 5.45pm AEDT / 7.45pm NZDT in Newcastle, ahead of the Kiwis v Tonga match at 8.05pm AEDT / 10.05pm NZDT. More >>

Kiwis Lose Laban To Injury, Crossland Called Up

Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 8:37 am | New Zealand Rugby League

Replacing Laban is Newcastle Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland who has played six times for the Kiwis since 2024, his last Test coming In the 36-14 win over Toa Samoa in the Pacific Championships final in Sydney last year. More >>

Kiwi Ferns Squad Named For Clash With Papua New Guinea

Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 6:27 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwi Ferns will round out a triple-header at Cbus Super Stadium this Saturday, facing Papua New Guinea at 4.45pm local time, 7.45pm NZT. More >>

Experienced Players Back For Clash Against Fiji

Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwis have battled against Fiji in the last two World Cups, suffering shock 2-4 loss in the quarter-finals in Wellington in 2017 and needing a late comeback to escape with a 24-18 quarter-final victory in Hull four years ago. More >>

Kiwi Ferns Injury Update

Saturday, 17 October 2026, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

Kiwi Ferns centre Shanice Parker has been ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup campaign after sustaining a calf injury in training on Thursday. Canberra Raiders Mackenzie Wiki, Kiwi Fern #183, will join the squad as her injury replacement. Wiki ... More >>

Ponga To Have Surgery After Breaking Arm

Friday, 16 October 2026, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The 28-year-old fullback remained on the field until the 70th minute after suffering the break earlier in the second half. More >>

Ponga And Gagai To Debut In Kiwis’ RLWC Opener

Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:20 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

Kiwi head coach Stacey Jones has included the grand finalists in a potent combination which draws on an experienced pack. More >>

Kiwi Ferns Name Accomplished Side To Face Fiji Bulikula

Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:19 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

“We’re expecting a physical challenge on Sunday from Fiji, so we’ll need to stick to our systems. This year, we are lucky to have a wealth of footy IQ and experience in the group,” said Kiwi Ferns Head Coach Ricky Henry. More >>

Star-Studded Kiwi Ferns Squad Announced For Rugby League World Cup

Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 8:29 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwi Ferns assemble this weekend in Newcastle to kick off their Rugby League World Cup campaign against Fiji. More >>

NZRL Moves To Modernised Membership And Delivery Model

Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The NZRL Connected Game Plan is a whole of game led project to inform how grassroots rugby league could be better organised, structured, and resourced. More >>

Two-Time NRLW Premiership-Winning Coach Ronald Griffiths Joins Kiwi Ferns

Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 8:13 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwi Ferns will begin their World Cup campaign in Newcastle, Australia, on Sunday 18 October. More >>

NZRL CEO To Step Down

Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

“On behalf of the board and our members, I want to acknowledge and thank Greg for his outstanding contribution to the game,” says Justin. More >>

NZRL Congratulates Foran Ahead Of Swansong

Sunday, 9 November 2025, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

Foran’s Test career, spanning 17 seasons since his debut in 2009, is also the longest in the Kiwis’ history. More >>

Kiwis Unchanged For Pacific Championships Final

Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The final will have a special edge for the Kiwis with the remarkable 35-year-old Kieran Foran (Kiwi #757) bringing down the curtain on his exceptional 17-season career. More >>

Ikenasio, King Return To Kiwi Ferns For Final

Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 6:15 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwi Ferns are hungry for a win over the Australians after their recent close encounter at Eden Park, which had only a converted try in it. More >>

New Zealand Kiwis Injury & Replacement Updates

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 7:44 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

Martin and Dockar-Clay will join the Kiwis in camp on Monday when they reassemble ahead of the November 2 showdown with Tonga at Eden Park. More >>

NZ Rugby League Proudly Presents: Josh Tatofi & Savage Live Concert At Eden Park Doubleheader

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Rugby League

Together, JOSH TATOFI and SAVAGE will cap off an incredible day of rugby league action with a one-of-a-kind concert experience, celebrating the spirit of Aotearoa and the Pacific. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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