Ahead of this week’s All Stars clash between the Maori Kiwis and Australian Indigenous side, we look back at the intense pre-match haka and war dance from the last time they met, back in 2008. (Photo: NZ Maori via Zac Lake Photography).
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Maori All Stars name captain
Maori Kiwis All-Stars head coach Stacey Jones has chosen the man to lead his side into Friday night’s historic All-Stars match against the Australian Indigenous side at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Veteran enforcer, and former Kiwi international captain, Adam Blair received the nod ahead of a number of senior teammates. “We’ve got a few leaders in […]
Kiwis abroad – February 5
Check out the latest news involving our Kiwis playing league outside of New Zealand and Australia, with kiwileaguecentral.com’s wrap of the action from around Europe. St Helens v Wigan opened the new campaign, in a clash which saw the Saints overcome the defending champions 22-12. Former New Zealand Warrior Dominique Peyroux was quick to make an impact, […]
Maori squad named for All Stars
The fans have had their say, putting together a strong Maori men’s side for this month’s clash against the Indigenous All Stars in Melbourne. A number of capped Kiwi internationals feature, including veteran campaigners Jesse Bromwich, Adam Blair, Tohu Harris and Kevin Proctor, while the Stacey Jones coached side also includes Queensland State of Origin stars […]
2019 Kiwis in the Super League
Kiwileaguecentral.com brings you the full list of every Kiwi player signed to a Super League club for 2019, ahead of the new campaign kicking off in the UK. Wigan Thomas Leuluai Willie Isa Taulima Tautai Catalans Sam Moa Kenny Edwards Sam Moa 👀 Think that one was felt… 6th in our Tackles of 2018 is […]
RLWC2021 venues announced
Rugby League World Cup 2021 has today announced the chosen host towns, cities and venues for the tournaments taking place in England in two years’ time. (Photo: rlwc2021.com). RLWC2021 will see the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments played concurrently for the first time. Another UK first will see the women’s and men’s finals take place as […]
Maori side to be without Kiwi captain
The Maori All Stars have been dealt a blow ahead of next month’s All Stars exhibition in Melbourne, with Kiwi captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak ruled out. The fullback/winger requires minor knee surgery. Vote for you Maori All Stars team here.
Waterview Laundromat local Q&A – Sarina Clark
Sarina Clark (formerly Sarina Fiso) is one of the best female rugby league players ever to come out of New Zealand. Last year, ahead of the birth of her third child, she stepped aside from the game, and with that the curtain on a spectacular career appeared to come down. Fast forward a few months […]
Kiwis earn convincing win in third Test
The Kiwis thumped England 34-0 at Elland Road in Leeds, picking up their only victory of the 2018 UK tour. Having lost the opening two Tests in Hull and Liverpool, the Kiwis played like a weight had been lifted off their shoulders in Yorkshire. The game wasn’t even 10 minutes old when Ken Maumalo battled […]
