Kiwis

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga is set to undergo surgery on his troublesome ankle on Thursday but could recover in time to be picked for the Kangaroos' trip to New Zealand.

Kiwis rugby league coach Michael Maguire has denied rumours he's been lined up to replace Wayne Bennett at Brisbane.

Dumped New Zealand backrower Kevin Proctor is in talks with new test coach Michael Maguire as he dreams of an international return.

New Zealand's Raymond Faitala-Mariner may have played all but five minutes of his test debut with a broken hand.

England have surged back from 12-0 down to comfortably beat a youthful New Zealand side 36-18 in their one-off rugby league Test in Denver.

The Kiwis have named seven debutants in their squad as new coach Michael Maguire opts for youth for this weekend's the one off rugby league test against England in Denver.

Michael Maguire will take an extra day to name his New Zealand rugby league side to face England in Denver as the new Kiwis coach mulls his best centre combination.

New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has unveiled a severely under-strength team to face England in this weekend's one-off Test in Denver.

New Zealand forward Adam Blair will miss next week's Denver test against England unless he can beat a dangerous contact charge.

In another blow to new Kiwis coach Michael Maguire, star forward Jason Taumalolo has confirmed his allegiance to Tonga.

Adam Blair will embrace his "senior leader" role with New Zealand and heed the lessons of last year's World Cup catastrophe when they face England next week.

Former World Cup-winning captain Nathan Cayless has joined the Kiwis rugby league coaching staff as an assistant.

New Kiwis coach Michael Maguire is reassuring New Zealand rugby league supporters he'll stay in the job even if he returns to the NRL.

Michael Maguire's ability to turn around an under-performing team has played a key role in his appointment as the first non-New Zealander to coach the Kiwis.

Benji Marshall hasn't given up hope of wearing the Kiwi jumper one last time before hanging up his boots.

New Zealand Rugby League officials are confident NRL clubs will support its controversial mid-year Denver Test with England by releasing star players.

Benji Marshall has earned the chance to return from a six-year Test exile and guide a Kiwis revival. Benji Marshall has earned the chance to return from a six-year Test...

An independent review into the Kiwis failed 2017 World Cup campaign has panned New Zealand Rugby League senior leadership and states coach David Kidwell was too inexperienced for the role.

New Zealand Rugby League boss Alex Hayton has resigned, appearing to be the first casualty of the Kiwis' disastrous World Cup campaign.

Former Kiwis rugby league coach Graham Lowe believes it's a mistake to consider former Australian player and coach Laurie Daley as a contender to take charge of the national side.