Rugby League
Tonga's league loss: Try or no try?
Opinion - Tonga's Rugby League World Cup is now over after losing to England, but questions about its final play of the tournament will continue for some time, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Was it a try? League commentators debate Tonga vs England
Tonga's hopes of making it to the Rugby League World Cup final were dashed on Saturday night when a late chance to win the game slipped from the hands of star player Andrew Fifita. And while some fans… Audio
Tongan petition signed by 50k after 'heartbreaking' league loss
Hundreds of Tongan rugby league fans gathered in central Auckland yesterday where they sang hymns in protest following a heartbreaking loss to England.
Proud, loud and unbowed
Analysis - The rise of Mate Ma'a Tonga and their exuberant supporters has been the defining element of the Rugby League World Cup. For Tongans, the team has been a flashpoint for cultural pride, RNZ…
Tongan pride after semi-final loss
Mate Ma'a Tonga supporters celebrated well into the night despite their team's close-fought Rugby League World Cup semi-final loss. Video
England edge Tonga in Cup thriller
England held off an astonishing late fightback from Tonga to reach the final of the Rugby League World Cup for the first time in 22 years with a 20-18 victory in Auckland tonight.
Kiwi league player Chase banned two years
Former St George Illawarra halfback Rangi Chase has been banned for two years after testing positive for cocaine while playing in the English Super League.
Warriors sign Blake Green
The New Zealand Warriors have signed standoff Blake Green for the next three years.
Pacific league fans celebrate as Kiwi fans mourn
Both Tonga and Fiji are through to the semi finals of the tournament, while the only thing looming for the Kiwis is an independent review of just where it all went wrong. Video, Audio
Kiwis are out - where to next for NZ rugby league?
John Campbell talks to NZ Rugby League CEO Alex Hayton about players opting to represent other countries and whether Kiwis coach David Kidwell will stay on. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 November 2017
War of attrition being waged on Manus; Fiji-backed initiatives agreed on at COP23; The cross-country pooling of resources could be an option for tackling an epidemic of cancer; 10,000 Christmas… Audio
Sport: Pacific rewriting league's established world order
Fiji and Tonga sweep into semis as Pacific nations continue to shake up the Rugby League World Cup. Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 November 2017
The former rugby league player and comentator Peter Ropati says he's not surprised by the Kiwis demise in the World Cup and that the game in New Zealand has lacked leadership for a long time. Audio
What went wrong for Kiwis in RLWC2017?
New Zealand rugby league is in crisis after the Kiwis were beaten by Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals. It's a humiliating Rugby League World Cup exit for the team who were beaten by… Audio
Kidwell's future uncertain
The Kiwis coach David Kidwell says he had a sleepless night thinking about his future but hasn't come to a decision on it yet.
Coach says Tonga lucky to fend off Lebanon
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf admits his side struggled to mentally prepare for their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final win over Lebanon.
Tonga hold off Lebanon to make semis
Tonga are one step away from a Rugby League World Cup final, holding off a valiant Lebanon 24-22 in their quarter-final in Christchurch.
Christchurch turns red for Tonga
The small island nation will face Lebanon in Christchurch tomorrow night in the quarter finals of the Rugby League World Cup, after beating New Zealand in Hamilton last week. Video, Audio
RLWC2017: Fiji inspired by Tonga ahead of Kiwis clash
New Zealand take on Fiji in tomorrow night's Rugby League Cup quarter-final in Wellington, with the Bati hoping to replicate Tonga's efforts in upsetting the tournament co-hosts. As Joe Porter… Audio
Rugby league: police promise 'crack down' on disorder
A family friendly event is being planned for Ōtāhuhu this weekend as police plan a firmer hand in dealing with disorder and brawling in South Auckland.