Rugby League: Kiwis in league heartland for tri-nations tests

New Zealand will be in British rugby league heartland for their two Tri-Nations tests against Great Britian later this year.

The full itinerary of the inaugural tournament was announced today, with the venue for the opening test between the Kiwis and the Kangaroos on October 16 the only ground yet to be confirmed.

That test will be played in New Zealand and the trans-Tasman rivals will meet a week later at Loftus Road, London.

The rest of the tests are in northern England, with New Zealand scheduled to play Great Britain at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on November 6 and at the KC Stadium, Hull on November 20.

Australia's tests against Great Britain are in Manchester on October 30 and Wigan on November 13.

The final is scheduled for Elland Road, Leeds on November 27.

Tri-Nations itinerary:

October 16: NZ v Australia (venue to be confirmed in NZ)

October 23: Australia v NZ, Loftus Road, London

October 30: Great Britain v Australia, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

November 6: Great Britain v NZ, McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield

November 13: Great Britain v Australia, JJB Stadium, Wigan

November 20: Great Britain v NZ, The KC Stadium, Hull

November 27: Tri-Nations final, Elland Road, Leeds

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