The organisers of this year's Rugby League World Cup are hoping to use the sport as a means to promote well-being and leadership to children. They worked alongside the Government and the NZRL to launch The RLWC Educational Resource.
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Online extra- Kiwi legend Nathan Cayless predicts win for NZ
Kiwi legend Nathan Cayless is predicting a win as they prepare to face Four Nations hosts England Sunday morning. Although the Kiwis Coach, David Kidwell has been under pressure and criticised for his part in the sides 26-6 loss to the Kangaroos at nib Stadium in Perth two weeks ago., he believes Kidwell can turn things around.
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Jarryd Hayne to play in Downer NRL Nines
Jarryd Hayne confirmed for the 2017 Downer NRL Nines. Today the two-time Daly Award winner, and former San Francisco 49ers Star, Jarryd Hayne, will announce his participation. The Titans superstar will join a Steller line-up for the 2017 Downer NRL Nines, Warriors, and Kiwis Shaun Johnson among with Kangaroo playmaker, Cowboys Johnathan Thurston who will also be playing in the tournament for the first time.
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Watene ki Hauraki play to honour tupuna Puti Tipene Watene
Among the numerous teams attending this weekend's Māori League Nationals in Wainuiomata is one team who are carrying the remembrance of a stalwart of Māori league on the field.
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Former International netball duo swap netball bib for rugby league boots.
ANZ Steel teammates, Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit and Katarina Cooper didn't hesitate to answer a callout message on the Raukawa Ki Runga Maori rugby League Facebook page, looking for players for this weekend's Wahine Division. The biggest turnout with eight teams registered this year, however for the pair they weren't expecting the challenge they faced first up.
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NZ Māori determined to spoil NZ Residents reign
The NZ Māori will be looking to spoil the party for the NZ Residents. The NZ Māori have never beaten the NZ Residents side. Zach Dockar-Clay will wear the NZ Māori jersey for the first time alongside club team mate, Malakai Watene-Zeleniak.
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Australian Māori Rugby League- Battle of the four regions
The Norths Māori Rugby League side have further stamped their mark on Māori rugby league winning this year’s Ngā Hau e Whā held in Sydney, Australia. Under new coaching staff this year, the side looked to improve on an impressive win record.However, it was the Māori atmosphere of the competition that stood out on the day.
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Online extra- Test hot topic at NRL Nines launch
Eden Park will once again stage the Downer NRL Auckland Nines on Saturday 4 - 5 of February, 2017, but it was next weekend’s Trans-Tasman Test the hot topic of discussions as the Kiwis prepare to take on the Kangaroo’s for the first time in Perth next Saturday.
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NRL stars to feature in NZ Māori against NZ Residents
At this year’s Junior Māori Rugby League Competition in Hopuhopu on the weekend, more than 1000 participants had taken the field, the biggest showing to date. Te Kāea reporter Tamati Tiananga also caught up with NZ Māori Rugby League chairman John Devonshire who revealed some of the players who will be named in the squad.
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NewsSharks secure place in NRL Grand Final
It was history in the making as the Cronulla Sharks smashed their way through to their first NRL Grand Final appearance in 19 years. The Sydney-based club ran rampant over defending champions, North Queensland Cowboys, last night in Sydney.
