Rugby League

Kiwis coach David Kidwell has stuck with the same 17 that suffered a heavy loss to Australia two weeks ago for the Four Nations opener against England.

The New Zealand Warriors have signed the former England coach Steve McNamara as an assistant for the next two NRL seasons.

A heart-to-heart with coach Wayne Bennett has delivered Benji Marshall his wish of an NRL lifeline, with the veteran playmaker signing a 1-year NRL deal with Brisbane.

New South Wales Police have confirmed a police operation is underway as part of its investigation into the Parramatta Eels salary cap breaches.

Kiwis boss David Kidwell has mounted a spirited defence of star halfback Shaun Johnson, saying his teammates need to help take the weight off his shoulders.

Rugby league bad boy Greg Bird has been fined after a drunken incident in northern New South Wales last month.

The Kiwis' most experienced rugby league player, Simon Mannering, has been ruled out of the Four Nations series in England.

Sam Burgess has been named captain of England's rugby league team less than a year after switching back to the code from rugby union.

New Kiwis coach David Kidwell admits he has a lot to learn following his side's comprehensive loss to Australia in his first Test match in charge.

Greg Inglis and Valentine Holmes have spearheaded Australia to a comprehensive 26-6 win over New Zealand in the one-off rugby league Test in Perth.

New Zealand rugby league begins a new chapter tonight in Perth, with Kiwis coach David Kidwell at the helm for the first time.

Rugby league back-rower Greg Bird's NRL career is seemingly over after he was released from the final year of his Gold Coast contract.

Solomone Kata and Jordan Rapana will make their Kiwis debut on Saturday night when New Zealand takes on Australia in a one-off rugby league Test in Perth.

The Kiwis will be without second-rower Simon Mannering for Saturday night's one-off rugby league test against the Kangaroos in Perth.

Rugby League star Greg Inglis will remain a Rabbitoh until at least the end of the 2020 NRL season, with the South Sydney captain signing a three-year contract extension.

Cronulla have won their first National Rugby League premiership beating Melbourne 14-12 in a historic grand final in Sydney.

The Cronulla Sharks are embracing their underdog status for Sunday's National Rugby League grand final against the Melbourne Storm.

Jason Taumalolo and Cooper Cronk have tied to win the Dally M Medal, each recording 26 points during the National Rugby League season.

Kiwi rugby league head coach David Kidwell has named Justin Morgan and Willie Poching as the assistant coaches for the Australia Test and the Four Nations tour to the UK.

The National Rugby League's investigation into Kiwis star Kieran Foran could continue into next year, which might derail the Warriors' plans to have him lining up for the club by round one of the 2017…