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‘I had to put big girl pants on’: Mum keeps Linwood Keas' fans in line

As a mother of five, Hana Kakoi is accustomed to laying down the law - but she found it more difficult to keep adults in line or out of the Linwood Keas’ home ground.

Bulldogs aim to end Linwood league dynasty

Veteran rugby league coach Frank Endacott has helped the Northern Bulldogs to their first...

Bulldogs aim to end Linwood league dynasty

The Northern Bulldogs would equal Canterbury’s feat in the 1993 provincial rugby league final win over Auckland if they can snap recent Linwood’s dominance of the Massetti Cup.

Mosque shooting: Warriors fan rallying to help

Ahad Nabi donned a Warriors jersey for his victim impact statement. Photo: NZ Herald Focus

Warriors fan's incredible gesture to man whose father was killed in mosque shooting

An Australian-based Warriors fan is rallying to help Ahad Nabi have something to look forward to.

Stunning U-turn in Warriors sponsor saga

The Warriors will now play in Sydney this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

Stunning U-turn in Warriors sponsor saga

Telstra has made a sensational u-turn in its decision to force out the Warriors' main sponsor - less than 24 hours after it was revealed that Vodafone would not be permitted to sponsor the...

Payten turns down Warriors, eyes Cowboys gig

Payten turns down Warriors, eyes Cowboys gig

Todd Payten has set his sights on coaching North Queensland after turning down the Warriors' offer to lead the Auckland-based NRL club full-time.

SBW breaks silence on NRL return to the Sydney Roosters

Sonny Bill Williams. Photo: Getty Images

SBW breaks silence on NRL return to the Sydney Roosters

Sonny Bill Williams has broken his silence about his return to the Sydney Roosters, saying he's "excited" by the challenge of playing in the NRL again.

Canterbury league stalwarts’ services honoured

Longtime Canterbury rugby league servants Frank Endacott and Gary Clarke have been recognised again for their service to the code.

Halswell league clubrooms get go-ahead

An artist’s impression of the new Halswell Hornets Rugby League Clubrooms. Image: Supplied

Halswell league clubrooms get go-ahead

The Halswell Hornets Rugby League Club has been given the go-ahead to build a new clubrooms.

Sonny Bill's visa nightmare: Is his $10 million deal at risk?

Sonny Bill Williams' lucrative deal with the Toronto Wolfpack could be in jeopardy, with visa issues threatening to derail the Canadian rugby league club's future.

'Disgraceful' call costs Warriors in loss

The Warriors' Jazz Tevaga is caught by the Gold Coast defence. Photo: Getty Images

'Disgraceful' call costs Warriors in loss

The Gold Coast Titans have won a rare home game after a gutsy 16-12 win over the Warriors.

Warriors claim spirited victory over Broncos

The Warriors celebrate their victory over the Brisbane Broncos. Photo: Getty Images

Warriors claim spirited victory over Broncos

The Warriors have won the Battle of the Bottom to show that their spirit is well and truly alive, even if other parts of their game are not so healthy.

Darryl Hawker: One heck of a good guy

Darryl Hawker (2015). Photo: Geoff Sloan

Darryl Hawker: One heck of a good guy

Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke says goodbye to a league legend and "true servant to Canterbury sport".

Darryl’s fight to the end: Plastering job takes a toll on lungs

Rose Williams and Darryl Hawker, photographed on Tuesday when he still had hope he could fight...

Darryl’s fight to the end: Plastering job takes a toll on lungs

Well-known Canterbury sports figure Darryl Hawker had hoped to get one more week to prove his body wrong but it wasn't to be. Barry Clarke caught up with him in the days leading up to his death on Wednesday night.

Talks over possible All Blacks v Kangaroos historic cross-code match

Talks over possible All Blacks v Kangaroos historic cross-code match

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has confirmed the organisation is in talks for the All Blacks to face the Kangaroos in an historical cross-code clash.