Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after repeated head knocks in Kiwis clash
“In consultation with our doctor and neuro specialists, Eli will not return to training this pre-season and won’t…
Run it straight: Australian organisation Runit League to debut controversial collision sport in America
The “Oklahoma drill”, as it was dubbed, involved two players wearing protective pads and helmets running full speed…
Kiwis v Samoa: Five key factors from New Zealand’s Pacific Championships triumph
Dylan Brown delivers Almost no one was talking about the Kiwis five-eighth before the tournament, after a middling…
Why promising young rugby players are choosing league over the sport they grew up playing
Harry Inch (NZ Warriors) and Saumaki Saumaki (South Sydney) will join Perkins in the 13-man code next year.…
Kiwis v Tonga: Shaun Johnson ‘angry’ over Eli Katoa head knocks, calls for heads to roll
Speaking on his podcast the Play On Sport Show, Johnson, who played 35 tests for the Kiwis, said…
Kiwis v Tonga: Hawaiian-Tongan superstar singer Josh Tatofi to perform national anthem and hits at tomorrow’s game
Tatofi has a huge fan base in New Zealand and around the Pacific region. The singer grew up…
Auckland mayor and police urge safe celebrations for Kiwis v Tonga league clash
With the Kiwis hosting Mate Ma’a Tonga, police are expecting a bumper crowd on Sunday at Eden Park…
Tyrone Thompson: Code-swapping former Hawke’s Bay Magpie returning to rugby
He made several appearances in the NRL this year, but played most of the season in the secondary-level…
Twenty-three arrests after Tonga v Samoa rugby league celebrations in South Auckland
Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it…
Ange Postecoglou sacked after Nottingham Forest defeat, Erling Haaland takes Manchester City top
Chelsea had to survive an early onslaught before two goals in three minutes early in the second period…
Christchurch Pro League club to compete as South Island United
“It was not realistic to register a new club at short notice, so we are incredibly grateful to…
Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati named best in football
“The Ballon d’Or has not really been an objective for me in my career but I worked hard…