League

Eugene Hanna. Photo: Facebook /Lynn-Avon United AFC

League player dies after injury in club's first game of season

A West Auckland rugby league club says one of its players has died after he was injured in his team's first game of the season. In a Facebook post, chair of Glenora Rugby League Football Club in...

‘Feels like homecoming' for new NZRL boss

‘Feels like homecoming' for new NZRL boss

Experienced sporting leader Andrea Nelson has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Rugby League.

Halftime ‘rev-up’ sparks comeback win for Warriors

Winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira grabbed another try double and fullback Taine Tuaupiki provided the late heroics as the Warriors rallied to beat the Dolphins 20-18 in Wellington on Saturday.

Warriors coast home

Warriors coast home

Twenty-three thousand Warriors fans would have left Go Media Stadium in Auckland last night wet but happy after watching their team trounce the Canberra Raiders 40-6 in their NRL clash.

State of Origin match confirmed for Auckland

Spencer Leniu is tackled while carrying the ball for the Blues during last year's State of Origin...

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.

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

Nathan Cleary (right) of the Panthers poses with the Provan-Summons Trophy alongside his father...

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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

The incidents happened at Waverley Park in Invercargill. Photo: Google Maps

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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

Waverley Park in Invercargill. Photo: Google Maps

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

The Kiwis perform their haka before the Pacific Championships Final against Samoa in Sydney...

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

Shanice Parker of the Kiwi Ferns celebrates a try against Fetu Samoa which was later disallowed....

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

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

Counties-Manukau stormed to victory in the New Zealand Rugby League Premiership final in Auckland yesterday.

Walsh stars as Broncos comeback to win title

Adam Reynolds and Billy Walters of the Broncos hold aloft the Provan-Summons Trophy as the team...

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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