Three Kiwi Ferns have been included on a five-player shortlist for the 2018 RLPA Players’ Champion women’s award, which is judged on performances at the 2017 Women’s Rugby League World Cup. (Photo: NRLPhotos). Laura Mariu, Honey Hireme and Teuila Fotu-Moala are in the running for the award, with all three currently taking part in the […]
Women’s league
Warriors name squad for NRL Women’s Premiership
A 22-strong squad laden with current and former Kiwi Ferns has been unveiled today to represent the New Zealand Warriors in the inaugural NRL women’s premiership next month. With former Kiwi Fern Lorina Papali’i (41) signed, the Warriors create rugby league history with a mother and son representing one club at the same time. Lorina’s […]
NZRL name women’s top 20
The New Zealand Rugby League have named their 20 female marquee players that have been put forward for the new NRL Women’s Competition, which kicks off in September. (Photo: NRLPhotos). These players were identified from the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Kiwi Ferns squad and will be considered marquee’ in selections by the four NRL […]
Maori women shutout by Gems
The New Zealand Maori Ferns failed to land a shot in an 18-0 loss to the First Nation Gems on Saturday afternoon in Sydney. While able to match the home side physically, the Maori let themselves down with poor handling and an awful completion rate, which eventually saw them crack under heavy pressure in defence. […]
Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year named
The 2017 Kiwis Player of the Year award has been named at the New Zealand Rugby League Annual Awards, with fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck taking top honours. (Photo: NRLPhotos). Tuivasa-Sheck ended the 2017 World Cup with as New Zealand’s equal top try-scorer with three, the most carries (72) and the most metres carried (626). Coach David […]
Finalists named for NZRL Awards
The finalists for the annual New Zealand Rugby League Awards have been named, with a Kiwis rookie joining a pair of experienced campaigners in the final three for Kiwis Player of the Year. (Photo: NRLPhotos). After making his Test debut at the Rugby League World Cup – a tournament where he stood out as one […]
Latest world rankings released
The Rugby League International Federation has released the latest world rankings for both the men’s and women’s versions of the game, with some big movers following the 2017 Rugby League World Cups. (Photo: NRLPhotos). The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns are both ranked second behind Australia, while Mate Ma’a Tonga jump from 11th to fourth. Rating […]
Warriors interested in Women’s Premiership
The NRL will make history with the launch of a Women’s Premiership next year, with the New Zealand Warriors expressing interest in joining the proposed six-team competition. (Main photo: NRLPhotos). It follows the success of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup, with plans also revealed which will see New Zealand host a Test against the Australian […]
The NZ World Cup awards
We bring you the good, the bad and the ugly from the Rugby League World Cup that was from a New Zealand point of view. Here’s our NZ World Cup awards. (Main photo: NRLPhotos). Most impressive At 36 years of age, Honey Hireme basically humiliated every other outside back at the Women’s World Cup, with […]
