State of Origin match confirmed for Auckland
A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission.
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State of Origin coming to NZ: reports
State of Origin coming to NZ: reports
A State of Origin game will be played at Eden Park next year, according to reports in Australia.
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Love of Panthers gift from mum
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Love of Panthers gift from mum
ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle explains why he is not a Warriors fan.
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.
Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final
Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final
Three people have been banned for life from the Southland Rugby League club and a finals title revoked following incidents during and after the club's U14s grand final this year.
Kiwis to open World Cup against Australia
Kiwis to open World Cup against Australia
The Kiwis have been drawn with defending champions Australia for next year's Rugby League World Cup.
Kiwi Ferns complete stunning comeback over Fetu Samoa
Kiwi Ferns complete stunning comeback over Fetu Samoa
Looking dead and buried at half-time, after conceding a 20-0 lead, the Kiwi Ferns stormed back in the second half of their Pacific Championships opener in Auckland.
Foran handed start
Foran handed start
Kieran Foran has been handed a starting jersey by head coach Stacey Jones for the first leg of his farewell tour as a Kiwi.
Stingrays dominate
Stingrays dominate
Counties-Manukau stormed to victory in the New Zealand Rugby League Premiership final in Auckland yesterday.
Walsh stars as Broncos comeback to win title
Walsh stars as Broncos comeback to win title
The loss of their halves pairing injury could not stop comeback kings the Brisbane Broncos pulling off another stunning revival to break a 19-year premiership drought.
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Whalers overcome tough conditions to beat Rams
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Whalers overcome tough conditions to beat Rams
You know when you are chasing a $20 note and the wind keeps taking it out of your reach?
Warriors win NRL State Championship
Warriors win NRL State Championship
The Warriors have finally won some NRL silverware, claiming the second-tier state championship with a 50-20 victory over Burleigh Bears in Sydney.
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Milestone for Apineru 10 years in the making
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Milestone for Apineru 10 years in the making
Otago Whalers standoff Tama Apineru will celebrate a weighty milestone today.
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Slow start proves costly for Whalers
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Slow start proves costly for Whalers
The Otago Whalers showed up 20 minutes too late.
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Whalers taking new approach to game
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Whalers taking new approach to game
It is crunch time for the Otago Whalers.
Whalers steady ship to grab victory through two late tries
Whalers steady ship to grab victory through two late tries
Warning — cliches ahead.
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Captain keen to improve on record victory
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Captain keen to improve on record victory
There is an Australian in the ranks and they made him captain.
Record ban, fine imposed by Roosters
Record ban, fine imposed by Roosters
Victor Radley has survived the axe at the Sydney Roosters but received a 10-game suspension without pay following revelations he requested cocaine from ex-team-mate Brandon Smith.
Kiwi NRL star to fight cocaine supply, betting allegations
Kiwi NRL star to fight cocaine supply, betting allegations
New Zealand rugby league star Brandon Smith will fight allegations he supplied cocaine to former teammate and fellow NRL player Victor Radley.
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Whalers smash Eels in record win
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Whalers smash Eels in record win
Talented centres Ngatokotoru Mateariki and Sailusi Temaka put the Aoraki Eels to the sword as the Otago Whalers began their season in style yesterday.