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    Kane Evans played one season for the Warriors. Photo: Getty Images

    Former Warriors prop Kane Evans finally 'free' after coming out as gay

    Former prop forward Kane Evans says a weight has lifted from his shoulders after he became only the second male NRL player to come out as gay.

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    Cleary, Tedesco power NSW to classic Origin comeback win

    Laurie Daley is saluting his NSW heroes after Nathan Cleary, Ethan Strange and James Tedesco sparked the Blues to the biggest comeback win in State of Origin history.

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

    Halftime ‘rev-up’ sparks comeback win for Warriors

    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

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    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

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    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

    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

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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

    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

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    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

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    Kiwi Ferns complete stunning comeback over Fetu Samoa

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    Foran handed start

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    Stingrays dominate

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    Stingrays dominate

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    Walsh stars as Broncos comeback to win title

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    Whalers overcome tough conditions to beat Rams

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    Whalers overcome tough conditions to beat Rams

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    Warriors win NRL State Championship

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    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

    Otago Whalers veteran Tama Apineru reaches 50 caps today. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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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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