http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest League headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:09 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=79 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670692&ref=rss They will be hoping to capture the nation's attention and affection as they embark on another finals campaign - but just how New Zealand are the Warriors?Sure, they changed their name from Auckland almost a decade ago, but are... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670690&ref=rss I popped into Warriors training this week with my kids to have a look at what was going on and I was extremely impressed with what I saw.The players appeared relaxed, focused and extremely professional, while behind the scenes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670582&ref=rss North Sydney lower grader Mitchell Stevens has been suspended for 10 matches after being found guilty of biting following a lengthy hearing at the NSW Rugby League judiciary last night.The panel determined Stevens, who plays for... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:03:54 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670421&ref=rss The NRL has asked police to investigate suspicious betting activity in an Aug. 21 match between North Queensland and the Bulldogs."Clearly this is a matter that requires the most thorough investigation possible and we believe... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:50:40 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670416&ref=rss Melbourne Storm NRL star Greg Inglis is to undergo shoulder surgery this month which will rule him out of Australia's Four Nations campaign.Inglis will play his last match for the Storm against Newcastle on Sunday after signing... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:57:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670258&ref=rss The Warriors have named an unchanged side for their final-round trip to Parramatta on Saturday night.With Micheal Luck not expected to play because of his cut leg, the only tweaking of the squad sees Joel Moon added to a five-man... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:12 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670264&ref=rss Cricket isn't the only sport dealing with a spot-fixing scandal, with the NRL probing a betting plunge on the round 24 match between the Bulldogs and and the Cowboys.Bulldogs prop Ryan Tandy is at the centre of allegations players... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670166&ref=rss New Zealand Warriors centre Siuatonga Likiliki has made it into the National Rugby League under-20s competition's team of the year for the second successive season.He is the only Warrior in the Toyota Cup selection named by the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:25:09 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670118&ref=rss Former Test and Queensland Origin lock Dallas Johnson is returning to Australia to play for North Queensland on a three-year NRL deal from next season.The former Melbourne star has been playing for France-based Super League club... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:43:04 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10670062&ref=rss Penrith have booked a first home NRL final since 2004 with a thrilling come-from-behind performance to beat Canterbury 24-18 in a controversial encounter at ANZ Stadium.It was a dramatic victory for the Panthers, who ended the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:46:12 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669811&ref=rss Coach of the year?All Whites boss Rick Herbert has that sewn up.For my money though, Aussie Ivan Cleary is - in the true coaching sense and ignoring patriotic qualification - the outstanding candidate.Cleary, with a remote... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669808&ref=rss Micheal Luck couldn't walk up stairs just a couple of days ago, but the Warriors lock hasn't given up hope of facing Parramatta on Saturday in a match that could yet earn his side an unlikely home final.The Titans' shock loss... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669806&ref=rss Benji Marshall was at his dazzling best in Wests Tigers' win over Melbourne yesterday but a mini-injury crisis added a sour note to the festivities at a sold-out Leichhardt Oval.Marshall produced one of his trademark flick passes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669750&ref=rss A sensational hattrick to centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall was the highlight of a memorable comeback by the Sydney Roosters who downed Manly 30-14 at the Sydney Football Stadium tonight.The Roosters rallied from 14-0 down late in the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:16:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669635&ref=rss Powerhouse Kiwi and Sydney Roosters forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is hopeful a last-minute fitness test will clear him for a battle royale with former NRL club Manly today.The 1.93m monster has missed the past fortnight with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:25:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669629&ref=rss There aren't many fairytales in sport, but rarely do they turn into the nightmare former Kiwis prop and Parramatta Eels skipper Nathan Cayless has had to endure in his farewell to the NRL.In the pre-season analysis of this year's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:55:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669670&ref=rss Canberra's finals hopes remain in their own hands after the Raiders scored an impressive win over hapless North Queensland in their penultimate regular season clash at Canberra Stadium last night.The in-form Raiders piled on nine... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669640&ref=rss Emotion is one of those indefinable factors which can draw a team together, making them seem invincible. The Warriors had emotion aplenty to draw from in their 36-4 dismissal of the Brisbane Broncos on Friday - from the likes of Steve... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669639&ref=rss The Warriors' tension may have eased slightly last night after Friday's win over the Broncos - and after this defeat of the Titans.The Titans are one of three likely opponents - the others being the Tigers and the Panthers - for... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10669637&ref=rss The Warriors seem most likely to meet the Titans, Tigers or Panthers when they play their first NRL qualifying final in two weeks.Plenty of situations are still possible but some firmer options are emerging. St George-Illawarra... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200