Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney says his team needs to lift their game substantially - and quickly.

Michael Burgess lists his three takeaways from the Kiwis' 34-16 win over Leeds this morning.

This wasn't always the commanding performance some might have expected from the Kiwis, but is probably an ideal preparation ahead of the first test.

Kevin Proctor clearly remembers the day the Kiwis' culture changed for the better.

For the first time in many moons, the New Zealand side have arrived in England as the undisputed No1 nation in the world.

Of all the new faces in this Kiwis team, Jordan Kahu was probably the most relieved to see his name on the list.

The Kiwis squad that departs for England tonight reflects the impressive depth New Zealand league currently has.

Michael Burgess looks back at some memorable moments since the first Kiwis tour of the modern era.

Benji Marshall doesn't fit - at the moment - with the new culture being created within the Kiwis.

We check out the highs and lows of Kevin Locke, whose once-exciting league career has just taken another dive.

Brian McClennan looks back on the Kiwis' 2005 Tri Nations win, where the team stunned Australia in the final.

Simon Mannering's Kiwis future could be decided by the end of next week.