International Rugby League Features New Zealand
NZ Rugby League make changes to the National Schools tournament
Date: 29/5/13
Auckland, New Zealand, May 29, 2013 – Strong growth in rugby league at secondary school level has seen the NZRL introduce selection criteria for this year’s NZRL National Secondary Schools Tournament. Previously the tournament had an open invitation, but this year places will first be offered to the best performing schools in each of the NZRL’s seven zones. That should see a real spread of the country’s talent on show from September 2-6 at Bruce Pulman Park in Papakura.
Simon Mannering replaces Benji Marshall as New Zealand's rugby league captain
By Richard Cowley, Date: 1/3/13
Current New Zealand Warrior's skipper Simon Mannering has been named as the new captain of the Kiwis. Mannering will have plenty of pressure on his shoulders as New Zealand look to defend their World Cup title later this year when the Rugby League World Cup kicks off in the UK.
New Zealand name squad for clash against Australia
By Richard Cowley, Date: 2/10/12
New Zealand have named a 19 man squad for their clash against Australia in Townsville on the 13th of October. Sam Kasiano and Dean Whare will join the Kiwi squad for the first time.
Kiwis add three and remove one from train-on squad
By Richard Cowley, Date: 26/9/12
New Zealand have left out Steve Matai when adding players to the squad preparing for the clash against Australia at Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville on October 13th.
NZ - Rugby League Development Officer Mid to Far North
NZRL , Date: 25/9/12
Due to the departure of a Development Officer a position has come available in the Mid to Far North. Rugby League Northland in partnership with KiwiSport is looking to employ another Rugby League Development officer.
Kiwis add another three to train-on squad
By Richard Cowley, Date: 19/9/12
New Zealand have continued their preparation for their clash against Australia at Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville on October 13th.
Three players Josh Papalii, Jason Taumalolo, Antonio Winterstein, have been added to the train-on squad.
New Zealand add more to squad for clash against Australia
By Richard Cowley, Date: 14/9/12
New Zealand have continued their preparation for their clash against Australia at Dairy Farmers Stadium in Townsville on October 13th.
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NEW ZEALAND RUGBY LEAGUE NATION OVERVIEW
Information on this page was updated on the 18/4/13
Foundation Year - 1907
International Team - Kiwis
Highest finish in World Cup - Winner World Cup Final (2008)
Top level domestic competition - The Warriors are the only New Zealand based team that compete in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Kiwis can cause 2008 RLWC upset
By Richard Cowley, 15/5/2008
The Centenary Test between Australia and New Zealand is now a part of history. It will be remembered for many things but mainly for the first try that Australia put on via some Greg Inglis magic.
Inglis whilst in mid-air and over the dead ball line batted the ball back for Mark Gasnier to score a try just before the dead ball line. The test will also be remembered for the second half display by the Kiwis which saw them outscore Australia 12 - 6. On the back of Sonny Bill Williams, the Kiwis put pressure on the Aussies all the way through the second half. The Kiwis looked a completely different outfit after the break. The final score 28 -12 could have been much closer if the Kiwis were awake for the first 20 minutes.
