New Zealand won't field men's and women's teams at this year's Rugby League World Cups in England - citing Covid-19 safety concerns.
The New Zealand Rugby League last night joined Australia in pulling out of the tournaments scheduled for October and November.
It means the Kiwis men's team, who are ranked number one in the world, look set to stretch their period of hibernation beyond two years.
New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters spoke to Guyon Espiner.
