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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby League articles  Rugby League
    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team
    Stacey Jones
    Stacey Jones
     2 November 2025
    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team
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    The Kiwi Ferns are aware they can't afford a slow start against the Jillaroos in this afternoon's Pacific Championship contest at Eden Park
    2 Nov 2025: The Kiwi Ferns are aware they can't afford a slow start against the Jillaroos in this afternoon's Pacific Championship contest at Eden Park... more
    The Kangaroos believe complacency almost bit them where it hurts in a ragged 14-4 win over England in Liverpool
    2 Nov 2025: The Kangaroos believe complacency almost bit them where it hurts in a ragged 14-4 win over England in Liverpool... more
    A chance to link up with some familiar faces has the Warriors women's new recruit excited for what's to come
    1 Nov 2025: A chance to link up with some familiar faces has the Warriors women's new recruit excited for what's to come... more
    Stacey Waaka's itching to play in front of a packed out Mt Smart on her return to the NRLW after signing for the Warriors on a two-year-deal
    1 Nov 2025: Stacey Waaka's itching to play in front of a packed out Mt Smart on her return to the NRLW after signing for the Warriors on a two-year-deal... more
    Shock in rugby league circles with the Melbourne Storm granting star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately
    30 Oct 2025: Shock in rugby league circles with the Melbourne Storm granting star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately... more
    The South Sydney Rabbitohs have signed Queensland State of Origin second rower David Fifita for the next two years
    29 Oct 2025: The South Sydney Rabbitohs have signed Queensland State of Origin second rower David Fifita for the next two years... more
    The Silver Ferns are well aware they'll have to push themselves to their limits to retain the Constellation Cup
    29 Oct 2025: The Silver Ferns are well aware they'll have to push themselves to their limits to retain the Constellation Cup... more
    An NRL Premiership winner's set for his Kiwis debut in Sunday's Pacific Championships league clash with Tonga
    28 Oct 2025: An NRL Premiership winner's set for his Kiwis debut in Sunday's Pacific Championships league clash with Tonga... more
    Manly Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has put speculation around his future to bed by signing a one-year extension with the NRL club, through to the end of the 2027 season
    28 Oct 2025: Manly Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has put speculation around his future to bed by signing a one-year extension with the NRL club, through to the end of the 2027 season... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby League News
     19 Dec: Rugby league's NRL has issued breach notices to the Sydney Roosters in relation to salary cap overspend and the Melbourne Storm in relation to team selection protocols +++++++++++++
     26 Dec: Joseph Parker's manager has revealed the pair discussed the Kiwi boxer retiring, following his defeat to Brit Fabio Wardley in London and positive drugs test +++++++++++
     03 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs ++++++++++
     23 Dec: Nelson Asofa-Solomona's return to the boxing ring will come against a fellow former rugby league player - and a former Warrior +++++++++
     26 Dec: Steve Smith says he's feeling a hundred per cent ready to return to the Australian line-up for the Boxing Day cricket test in Melbourne ++++++++
     07 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027 ++++++++
     21 Dec: Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf is aiming to stay connected to the group as he goes through rehabilitation +++++++

     Rugby League NewsLinks
      15 Jan: England head coach wane steps down in world cup year (BBCWorld)
      14 Jan: Rugby league great reveals mental health battles and rehab stint (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Jan: Nz rugby high performance boss mike anthony departs for english premier league club (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Jan: English league greats have played for the tigers. pearce-paul hopes to follow in their footsteps (Sydney Morning Herald)
      12 Jan: Ex-nrl star says all blacks could be wooed by hybrid rugby (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Jan: â€˜sport and entertainment together’: sam burgess becomes part-owner of hybrid rugby (Sydney Morning Herald)
      10 Jan: How much will it change rugby league if the scoring team kicks off? (Sydney Morning Herald)
      7 Jan: Elijah taylor looks to inspire future rugby league talent after hanging up boots (NZ Herald)
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