Spring Internationals: Aotearoa vs England First Test Preview
After the good vibes of Aotearoa Kiwis win over Australia, we move into an intriguing series against England where the English most likely start as favourites to grab a series win.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Fvck Shaun Johnson
Everyone was quietly going about their spring-time business, until some dramatic mainstream media went hunting for the clicks and rolled out the yarns about New Zealand Warriors 'set to dump Shaun Johnson'.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Farewell Junior Pauga, Patrick Sipley, Matiu Love-Henry
While the NRL takes a cheeky break, a trio of Aotearoa Warriors have made low key exits from Mt Smart with Wynnum Manly Seagulls announcing that they had signed Patrick Sipley, Junior Pauga and Matiu Love-Henry.
Exploring The Growth Of Women's Rugby League In Aotearoa
The emergence of the NRL Women's competition has popped the top off of women's rugby league in Aotearoa as an abundance of Kiwi Ferns and #KiwiNRL wahine took up opportunities with Australian clubs, as well as those with Aotearoa Warriors.
Spring Internationals: Tonga vs Australia Preview
Where to begin in sussing out this Tonga vs Australia game? Oh, maybe actual footy and looking past all the fluff that now runs parallel to Tongan rugby league.
Spring Internationals: Enjoying The Kodi Nikorima/Shaun Johnson Combo
Being an Aotearoa Kiwis fan means that you are well acquainted with ever-changing halves combinations, let alone players with little NRL halves experience playing in the halves for Aotearoa.
Spring Internationals: Aotearoa Kiwis Get The W
And just like that; everyone loves kiwi rugby league. Aotearoa's Kiwis squeezed past Australia 26-24 to get their spring internationals window cracked open, filling everyone with good vibes and hope that the rise of the #KiwiNRL can be matched, enhanced by Aotearoa's national team.
Spring Internationals: Kiwi Ferns vs Jillaroos Preview
After a quick squizz at the Aotearoa Kiwi Ferns team named by coach Kelvin Wright, I was left pondering how so much premier kiwi rugby league talent was squeezed into a team of 17.
Spring Internationals: Kiwis vs Kangaroos Preview
Mad respect to Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and the Watene whanau for nod to captain Aotearoa, however when you look past the captaincy funk and suss out the Aotearoa Kiwis team, as well as how they match up against Australia, there's many low key reasons to be optimistic as a Kiwis fan.
Are The Warriors Doing The Recruitment Thing Right In 2018?
After Aotearoa Warriors ran through their best NRL season in a while, it's time for my annual geeze at how the Warriors are going about their recruitment and development antics.
Spring Internationals: Tonga's Squad
Having named a Tonga wider squad last month, coach Kristian Woolf has cut it down to a squad of 19 for their Test against Australia.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Isaiah Papali'i Extends, Joseph Vuna Gaps On His Mission
Two of the less funky yarns from the past week with Aotearoa Warriors were Isaiah Papali'i extending his contract and Joseph Vuna apparently making it known that he's off on his Mormon mission next year.
Melbourne Storm Remain An Awesome #KiwiNRL Club
Melbourne Storm were already in a position to maintain their status as a top-tier #KiwiNRL club and now, having locked Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Jahrome Hughes and Kayleb Milne, the Storm have boosted their long-term #KiwiNRL stocks.
Meet The 2018 Junior Kiwis
Every year, with every Junior Kiwis squad that takes on the Junior Kangaroos, it's my duty to scour the interwebs and introduce you to those who are worthy of selection in an Aotearoa Under 20s team.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Issac Luke Stays At The Mt Smart Whare
Among an abundance of good Aotearoa Warriors news - from Nathan Cayless joining the coaching staff to Jazz Tevaga re-signing along with Isaiah Papali'i and Bunty Afoa extending their existing deals - Issac Luke has opted to stay at Mt Smart for another year.
Spring Internationals: Agnatius Paasi and Peta Hiku Into Aotearoa Kiwis Squad
If anyone out there thought that the player movement between Tonga and Aotearoa was a one-way street, the decision of Agnatius Paasi to slide into Aotearoa Kiwis camp instead of Tonga is an example of individuals making their own footy decisions.
Diary Of An Aotearoa Warriors Fan: Signing Nathan Cayless
Every time I take a moment to sit back and appreciate the vast changes that have taken place on the field and off the field at Mt Smart for Aotearoa Warriors, there's another piece of recruitment that tickles my fancy.
Spring Internationals: Junior Kiwis Squad
Having named a rather aggressive Junior Kiwis wider squad, the actual Junior Kiwis squad named by coach Ezra Howe resembles a far more realistic Junior Kiwis group.
Spring Internationals: Kiwi Ferns Squad
Welcome to the new era; the first Kiwi Ferns squad named after the NRL Women's competition.
Spring Internationals: Aotearoa Kiwis Squad
Fresh off of an NRL Grand Final featuring a gang of kiwi lads, Aotearoa Kiwis coach Michael Maguire has named his squad for the spring international window.