New Zealand
Two into No.1 can go: Ponga says he and Walsh can coexist in Maroons team
The two star fullbacks have traded the Maroons No.1 jersey in the past few seasons, depending on form and fitness. Kalyn Ponga says there’s room for both.
- Robert Dillon
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Dylan Brown wants Kalyn Ponga to help him take World Cup off Australia
They’ll be teammates at Newcastle next season. Will they also perform the haka together before Ponga makes his Test debut for New Zealand?
- Robert Dillon
Pacific champs New Zealand want a crack at Kangaroos – every year
Fresh off their victory in the Pacific Championships, the Kiwi league boss wants to know why his country doesn’t play Australia more often.
- Christian Nicolussi
Kiwis down Samoa in final to give Foran fairytale farewell as Jillaroos crush New Zealand
Kieran Foran’s hopes of victory in his final game appeared on thin ice midway through the first half when he threw a pass that gifted Samoa a try. But his teammates sent him out in style.
- Robert Dillon
Whyte hot: Naufahu on JWH, hairstyles, Eli Katoa, and plans to become game’s top prop
Payne Haas is regarded as the best front-rower in the game. The man to replace him as top of the props will be playing against him on Sunday.
- Christian Nicolussi
DCE’s Roosters deal will be official any day. That hasn’t stopped an old mate trying to keep him at Manly
Kieran Foran produced his best football with Daly Cherry-Evans at the Sea Eagles. That’s why he had one last crack at getting the band back together.
- Christian Nicolussi
Junior Paulo loves leading Samoa. But it’s starting to impact his health
The Samoan co-captain feels physically and mentally fresh – but the same cannot be said for his vocal cords.
- Christian Nicolussi
Knights fans feared they’d signed a $13m dud. Dylan Brown’s Test form put that to rest, says coach
New Knights coach Justin Holbrook says the club’s marquee signing has allayed concerns over his ability, but admits he still doesn’t know what role the Kiwis five-eighth will play next season.
- Robert Dillon
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- NRL 2025
Tongan star hospitalised as concussion drama overshadows Kiwis’ win
Melbourne back-rower Eliesa Katoa played in Tonga’s Test loss to New Zealand despite suffering a head knock in the warm-up.
- Robert Dillon
A high tackle ended a Test appearance within 90 seconds. The victim wanted a stronger punishment
Stefano Utoikamanu was disappointed Francis Molo escaped being binned for a high shot that ended his Tongan debut.
- Christian Nicolussi