OPINION | Johnson can boost Sharks to genuine title contenders in 2019
MUCH has been made of Shaun Johnson's departure from the New Zealand Warriors and his subsequent (and swift) move to the Cronulla Sharks.
An ever hyped superstar halfback, Johnson has yet to steer a team to a premiership but often...
PREVIEW | New Zealand Kiwis vs Australia Kangaroos
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A new era of international rugby league begins with a stand-alone Test match between two different-looking sides in the New Zealand Kiwis and Australia Kangaroos at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night.
TEAM FORM GUIDE
Kiwis
The Michael Maguire side - that...
MATCH REPORT | Fiji Bati 58-14 Lebanon Cedars
Fiji celebrated the Pacific Test double-header with a big win over Lebanon at Leichhardt Oval.
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MATCH DETAILS
A brilliant first half ensured a comfortable Pacific Test win for Fiji. Tui Kamikamica, Suliasi Vunivalu (two tries), Maika Sivo, Viliame Kikau and Brandon Wakeham...
TEAM NEWS | International Squads
Here's a look at the team news for the England and New Zealand test series and Papua New Guinea's fixture with the England Knights.
Papua New Guinea Kumuls vs England Knights
Venue: National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Date: Saturday, November 3
PNG Kumuls
1. David...
2024 International: Pacific Championship Squads
Here's the squad news for end of season 2024 Pacific Championships.
Related: England, Samoa Test Squads
Pacific Cup
Teams: Australia, Tonga, New Zealand
Australia: Mitch Barnett, Matt Burton, Bradman Best, Patrick Carrigan, Xavier Coates, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Angus Crichton, Tom Dearden, Dylan...
NRL | Coaches, Codes, Clubs: Nothing Constant but Change
Despite super coach Wayne Bennett captivating the media storm with his daring exit from the Brisbane Broncos’ first day of preseason, it was the Sharks’ Valentine Holmes who took the rugby league community by surprise this week with his...
2024 Pacific Championship: Results and Stats
The 2nd edition of the Pacific Championships was played in October and November, 2024.
Related: 2024 Pacific Championship SquadsRelated: 2024 NRL: Season Results and Stats
PACIFIC CUP SQUADS
Teams: Australia, Tonga, New Zealand
Australia: Mitch Barnett, Matt Burton, Bradman Best, Patrick Carrigan, Xavier Coates, Lindsay...
INTERNATIONAL TEST PREVIEW | Mate Ma’a Tonga vs Toa Samoa
In a Pacific Nations test match, Mate Ma’a Tonga will take on Toa Samoa at Campbell Town Stadium in Sydney this Saturday evening, featuring plenty of household NRL names.
TEAM FORM GUIDE
The last time both sides faced off was in...
EDITORIAL | Where’s The Hayne Plane’s New Home?
Jarryd Hayne is one of the most frustrating modern footy players.
We all remember 2009, when he guided Parramatta from eighth to the grand final (albeit losing to Melbourne) and winning the Dally M Medal.
We all cheered his "dream" of...
MATCH PREVIEW | New Zealand vs Tonga
Mount Smart Stadium will be bathed in red when the Tongan fans arrive in force on Saturday when the Kiwis host Tonga in what is destined to be an exciting clash.
Team Form Guide
New Zealand
The Kiwis started their 2018 end...
MATCH PREVIEW | Fiji Bati vs Lebanon Cedars
Julian Vella previews the international fixture between Fiji and Lebanon at Leichardt Oval on Saturday night.
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TEAM FORM GUIDE
Fiji
Coming off their third consecutive semi-final finish at the 2017 World Cup - where they produced their best ever return of four wins...
TEAM NEWS | International Squads
Here's a look at the team news for the England and New Zealand test series and Papua New Guinea's fixture with the England Knights.
Papua New Guinea Kumuls vs England Knights
Venue: Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae
Date: Saturday, October 27
PNG Kumuls
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NRL | Tommy who and the invisible Baz
This week a rule change exposed the Golden Boot award while Manly came to terms with Trent Barrett in a weird agreement.
GOLDEN BOOT FARCE - TOMMY WHO?
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The prestigious Golden Boot Award has been slammed by Australian rugby league legends as England's...
OPINION | Denver Test Win Shows England Progress
Saturday night's international test win over New Zealand in Denver showed the progress being made by England under coach Wayne Bennett.
England beat the Kiwis 36-18 in front of 19,320 fans at the Mile High Stadium, an attendance which shows...
SECOND TEST PREVIEW | England vs New Zealand
England face New Zealand at Anfield knowing that a win on Merseyside would see them win the series with a test to spare.
SQUAD NEWS
England
James Graham will wear the captain’s armband for England in the second Test against New Zealand...
INTERNATIONAL TEST MATCH REPORT | England 36-18 New Zealand
MATCH DETAILS
England came from 12-0 down to record an impressive 36-18 win over New Zealand in an international test in Denver.
It was a tough introduction for the Kiwis’ new-look side as England’s experience showed in a dominant second half,...
2023 Pacific Championships: Schedule, Squads and Results
The 2023 Pacific Championship will feature Australia, Toa Samoa, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands and Fiji.
Pacific Cup
Squads
Australia: Patrick Carrigan, Daly Cherry-Evans, Nicho Hynes, Selwyn Cobbo, Lindsay Collins, Reuben Cotter, Dylan Edwards, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Thomas Flegler, Harry Grant,...
REPORT | New Zealand Kiwis 26-24 Australia Kangaroos
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The New Zealand Kiwis edge out the Australia Kangaroos 26-24 at Mt Smart Stadium in a gutsy test match.
MATCH DETAILS
A great start to the match was held by the Kangaroos scoring through Latrell Mitchell setting up Valentine Holmes who...
INTERNATIONAL TEST REVIEW | Mate Ma’a Tonga 38 Toa Samoa 22
In a Pacific Nations cash, Mate Ma’a Tonga outclassed their rivals Toa Samoa 38-22 with an impressive first half display at Campbelltown in Sydney on Saturday night. A late Samoan fightback was not enough, with Tonga’s forward pack powering...
TEST MATCH REPORT | England 18-16 New Zealand
In a performance strewn with mistakes, Oliver Gildart produced a wonderful match-winning try on his international debut as England beat New Zealand 18-16 at the KCOM stadium.
MATCH DETAILS
The game started in electric fashion, with two tries in the first...
