Rugby League
'They were taking away sticks from people'
Police confiscated flags and sticks from league fans at a South Auckland car park last night as fresh violence broke out ahead of tonight's match between Samoa and Tonga.
Heightened tensions between Samoan & Tongan league fans
Police arrested six people last night after hundreds of Samoan and Tongan fans fought in Otara, and there are fears there will be more violence in the coming days. Audio
Tongan league fans flock to meet team
Fans of Tongan rugby league have descended on Ōtāhuhu in a sea of red and white, hoping to get last-minute autographs before the national team heads south to Hamilton for their next game against Toa… Audio
Celebration as Tongan League World Cup squad arrives in NZ
Thousands of people turned out to welcome the Tongan Rugby League World Cup squad to Auckland last night after they beat Scotland 50-4. Laura Tupou spoke to player Konrad Hurrell. Video, Audio
Taumalolo stars in Tonga win
Jason Taumalolo's return to Tonga has paid dividends for both the NRL star and his team in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup.
Pay gap still an issue for rugby league teams in the Pacific
Several players have forgone big paydays after defecting from New Zealand and Australia to represent their Pacific heritage ahead of the the Rugby League World Cup this weekend. Audio
World Cup fever building for Pacific league fans
The 2017 Rugby League World Cup is set to kick-off later today. New Zealand will be co-hosting the event alongside Pacific neighbours, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Port Moresby locals are… Audio
Chaotic Kiwis determined to prove critics wrong
New Zealand Rugby League have been a punching bag for critics over the past six months but the Kiwis are aiming to prove them wrong at the Rugby League World Cup starting here this weekend. The world… Audio
Pacific league nations predict most competitive World Cup yet
Pacific rugby league nations push for financial parity in the international game. Audio
Samoa name burly team to face Kiwis
Samoa have thrown few squad surprises ahead of Saturday's Rugby League World Cup clash with the New Zealand, naming a burly matchday XVII.
Tamati: Kiwis must be prepared to "die for the colours"
Kevin Tamati's message was set to match his uncompromising playing style when the former Kiwis forward and several other New Zealand rugby league legends went into the national team's pre-World Cup…
Warriors confirm more new signings
The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed they've re-signed utility Peta Hiku and Matiu Love-Henry for the 2018 NRL season.
Sport: Taumalolo the 'catalyst' for Tongan league hopes
Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita headline a star-studden Tonga Rugby League World Cup squad. Audio
Kiwi rugby league in disarray ahead of World Cup
Coach David Kidwell admits he was blindsided by several players defecting, including star forward Jason Taumalolo's defection to Tonga. Video, Audio
Taumalolo turning back on Kiwis - report
New Zealand's rugby league world cup campaign has been dealt a major blow with North Queensland superstar, Jason Taumalolo, choosing to play for Tonga.
Smith named Storm player of the year, Slater to stay on
Cameron Smith is back in the record books after winning the Melbourne Storm NRL player of the year for the seventh time.
Smith favoured to take Dally M award
Australian rugby league star Cameron Smith can kick off a record-breaking end to the rugby league season at tonight's Dally M Awards, where he is expected to claim the top gong.
Foran out of World Cup
Outgoing New Zealand Warriors playmaker Kieran Foran has been ruled out of contention for New Zealand in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup due to injury.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 25 September 2017
Evacuations continue in Vanuatu as volcanic state of emergency declared; A breakthrough result for PNG rugby league with victory in the Queensland Cup; Samoa public inquiry into family violence… Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters celebrate Queensland Cup victory
The Papua New Guinea Hunters celebrate wining the Intrust Super Cup for the first time. Audio
