Waikato have produced the upset of the National Competition by beating last year’s runners-up Counties Manukau Stingrays to earn a spot in the Premiership Grand Final. After winning the promotion/relegation game in 2016 to force their way into the Premiership grade, Waikato will now face defending champions, the Akarana Falcons on Saturday, October 7. Counties […]
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NZ 18s fall to Aus Schoolboys
The New Zealand 18s were soundly beaten 40-8 by a slick Australian Schoolboys side at Trust Arena in Auckland on Saturday afternoon. Following on from a mid-week result which saw the Aussies held to a 26-18 win in Rotorua, the local side were outclassed in the second clash, after a scoreless opening 26 minutes. New […]
NZ 18s named for Aus Schoolboys clash
New Zealand 18s will play Australian Schoolboys at Trust Arena, Auckland this Saturday, September 30 at 11.30am. This year presents the first opportunity for players at 18s level to wear the black jersey. The selection for this team includes not only the best of those residing in New Zealand (NZ Residents 18s), but also New Zealanders […]
RD 2 NZ Premiership results
Results from the second round of the 2017 NZRL Premiership, played over the weekend. Premiership Waikato 28 (Aaron Jolley, Teina Ngahiwi, Te Puhi Rudolph, Dana Ratu, Pawhare Brown tries; Aaron Jolley 4 goals) Canterbury 32 (Ben Ilalio, Blake Thompson, Josh Aileone 2, Chase Kereama-Williams, Willie Davis tries; Sean Scott 2, Tama Walker, Izic Placid goals) Counties Manukau 22 (Roydon […]
Resident 18s to face Taurahere
The New Zealand Resident 18s and Taurahere squads are set for battle in Auckland. The two sides will face off against each other in hopes of earning a spot in the New Zealand 18s team who will take on the Australian Schoolboys later this month. Seven of the nineteen players in the NZ Resident 18s […]
WATCH: Auckland v Waikato women’s highlights
Take a look at some of the action from the Auckland Vulcans v Waikato women’s highlights, featuring a couple of Kiwi Ferns.
RD 1 NZ Premiership results
The first round of the 2017 NZRL Premiership got underway over the weekend, here’s all the results. Premiership: Canterbury Bulls 22 Counties Manukau Stingrays 28, Waikato 28 Akarana Falcons 34 Championship: Wellington 18 Bay of Plenty 22
Regional roundup – August 13
Kiwileaguecentral.com brings you a wrap of last weekend’s premier club rugby league action from around the country. Auckland Northcote 20 Mt Albert 16, Te Atatu 6 Glenora 10, Marist 20 Mangere East 33, Papakura 12 Howick 16, Pt Chevalier 46 Richmond 24. (Pt Chevalier, Glenora, Howick, Mt Albert through to finals. Te Atatu are relegated). […]
Regional roundup – August 6
Kiwileaguecentral.com brings you a wrap of last weekend’s premier club rugby league action from around the country. Northland Grand final: Moerewa 44 Takahiwai 26 Auckland Mt Albert 32 Te Atatu 22, Richmond 24 Glenora 36, Marist 34 Papakura 12, Howick 16 Pt Chevalier 32, Mangere East 6 Northcote 42 Waikato Semi-final: Hamilton City 26 Ngaruawahia 20 […]
