South Auckland was in party mode last night after Tonga beat NZ in the RLWC.

Kiwi footy legends - and fans - will gather next Friday ahead of the World Cup kick-off.

COMMENT: One incident shouldn't define their careers, writes Michael Burgess.

Kiwis captain and teammate allegedly bought, snorted cocaine outside a Canberra nightclub.

Michael Burgess breaks down the player ratings from last night's Anzac Test.

AIG has renewed its contract with New Zealand rugby, retaining its central spot on the All Blacks jersey.

Broncos fullback Jordan Kahu knows he's just passing through as Kiwis No.1 but hopes he can still do a job for the Test outfit.

Rugby is an industry in which New Zealand dominates the world, and the remuneration of its international players reflects its success.

The Warriors claim a 36-10 win over the Melbourne Storm. Video / Sky Sport

After barely seeing the Kiwis over the past decade, local fans should have the chance to see their team again in six months following the three-game stint during the Four Nations tournament.

New Zealand looks set to host the 2015 Anzac test, which will take on added significance given it is 100 years since the Gallipoli landings at Anzac Cove.

Little-known Australian Glenn Morrison has joined Stephen Kearney, David Kidwell and Richie Blackmore on a shortlist of four for the Kiwis coaching position.

The NZ Rugby League hope to stage the 2015 Anzac test in Auckland, during the centenary year of the 1915 Gallipoli landings.

Former long-time Parramatta chief executive Denis Fitzgerald says NRL referees boss Daniel Anderson is the best man to succeed Ricky Stuart as Eels coach.

If Krisnan Inu was the mid-season buy of 2012, then Josh Dugan is already shaping up as one of the best purchases of this year.

Rugby league's international governing body has endorsed the NRL's ban on the shoulder charge by extending it across all competitions.