Rugby League
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.
Family event to celebrate Tonga's RLWC2017
In an effort to avoid a repeat of last weekend, a family event is going to be held in Ōtāhuhu for Tonga fans this weekend. What started out as a celebration turned into mass disorder, drunkenness and… Audio
Family event planned for RLWC2017 Tonga match
Auckland Council is scrambling to organise a family friendly event for Tongan rugby league fans to prevent disorder from spilling out onto the streets on Saturday night. The council's tourism fund… Audio
Chastened Kiwis move on to Fiji challenge
New Zealand coach David Kidwell has said his side's historic Rugby League World Cup loss to Tonga is a "blessing in disguise" and that their second-half ill-discipline is rectifiable for next week's…
Tongan community calls for fan zones at RLWC
The latest violence among rugby league fans has prompted calls for a fan zone, and for World Cup organisers to take more responsibility.
Calls for Rugby League World Cup Fan Zones to be set up
Calls for dedicated tournament fan zones are gathering pace, after yet another outbreak of Rugby League World cup-related violence. 53 people were arrested for disorder on Saturday night following… Audio
Mannering backs Pacific Tri-series
Kiwis veteran Simon Mannering has expressed his support for a Pacific Islands rugby league tri-series tournament in the wake of his side's historic 28-22 loss to Mate Ma'a.
Kiwis face tough Tongan test in Hamilton
After weeks of waiting, one of the most anticipated matches of the Rugby League World Cup will take place in Hamilton on Saturday.
Kiwis plan to absorb and unleash on Tonga
Attritional tactics are the order of the day for New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby League World Cup showdown with Tonga, as the Kiwis look to gradually wear out their opponents' much-vaunted forward…
Pacific pride takes Hamilton in Samoa-Tonga league match
Pacific passion and pride is what the Tonga and Samoa rugby league fans were guilty of this weekend. 18156 people packed into Waikato Stadium on Saturday evening for their second game of the World… Audio
Scotland's Cup campaign sinks to new low
Scotland's rugby league captain Danny Brough is among three players axed from their Rugby League World Cup squad for misconduct.
Electric atmosphere as Tonga, Samoa clash
The atmosphere at Waikato Stadium is electric with Tongan and Samoan supporters cheering and singing side-by-side as the two Pacific teams' clash.
'We need to come together ... and celebrate, not fight'
Cars beeping, Pacific music blasting through sirens and flags waving filled the streets of Ōtara on game day.
