New Zealand
NRL considering major shake-up to Anzac Day schedule
For the last seven years the game has featured two traditional matches on the day of remembrance, but a change is looming.
- by Adam Pengilly
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NRL player movements
Knights join Eels in hunt for Addo-Carr as Dragons and Tigers watch with interest
Newcastle and Parramatta are both interested in entering talks with the star winger, but only if Canterbury agree to an immediate move.
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
NRL won’t close loophole as JWH firms for sensational round one return
Should suspended players be allowed to include Test matches to shorten their NRL bans? The rule won’t change, which is good news for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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‘It’s an advantage’: Michael Maguire breaks silence on prospect of juggling Blues, Kiwis jobs
Michael Maguire feels there is no conflict of interest in coaching the Blues and Kiwis at the same time.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Kangaroos sweating over Cleary knee injury
The Panthers star, who suffered a knock early in the grand final, will learn the extent of the injury when he has scans this week.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Michael Chammas
NRL finals as it happened: Broncos to face Panthers in grand final after 42-12 victory over Warriors
A date with destiny – and the Panthers – awaits the winner of the weekend’s second preliminary final as the NRL season reaches its thrilling conclusion.
- by Billie Eder
‘I’ll put my hand up’: Fisher-Harris set to become next Kiwis captain
Already a leader of the Penrith pack, James Fisher-Harris has revealed his ambition to captain the New Zealand national team.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Last throw of the dice: Move that could stamp Waerea-Hargreaves’ Vegas ticket
Veteran Kiwi prop was set to miss the Roosters’ season opener in the USA next year after being banned for seven games - but a new development may yet see him board the plane.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘He’s definitely in our sights’: Kiwis courting Knight for post-season Tests
New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has confirmed he’s keeping tabs on Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Home comforts: Warriors opt against Eden Park final
After a week of controversy over finals venues, the first NRL final played in New Zealand in 15 years won’t go to a traditional rugby union venue.
- by Adam Pengilly
The graft behind the genius: Inside Andrew Webster’s 20-year journey to overnight NRL success
The Warriors have united a nation with a rookie head coach who describes himself as ‘a player who was slow, very unathletic and lacked any ability’. So, how did Andrew Webster get here?
- by Adam Pengilly