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On Saturday March 12 more than 130 children gathered in Thamesfor the Waikato Community Roots Camp. After starting the day withbreakfast from Goodman Fielder and Nestle they warmed up with RubenWiki and then got out onto the field to try out some fun skills anddrills.

The younger children worked in small groups on drillsappropriate for their age, 18 adults went inside and completed theMini-Mod course and the older children worked on their ball skills.Everyone finished the day with a warm down, then went and collectedtheir NZRL / Warriors giveaway pack before enjoying the BBQ, andtaking the chance […]

NZRL would like to thank everyone who came out to the gameyesterday, it was a very special evening. Thanks to all those whodonated by paying for their tickets, giving so generously tothe bucket collectors at the gate, bid in the Trade Me auction andhave helped raise more than $100,000 for the earthquake appeal.

A big thank you also to all the sponsors who helped make thegame possible especially the Southern Trust, Gary Freeman andKonami Gaming, Ticketek, SkyCity, the Mad Butcher, DPod, Vodafone,Grabaseat, Radio Network, Original Print Media and Mt SmartStadium.

Thank you to all the players from both sides […]

From the first Carnival Day in Greymouth, as part of the MinersSolidarity weekend, to events in Rotorua, Whangarei, Hawera andPalmerston North more than 750 children have already experiencedthe fun that can be had at a New Zealand Rugby League CommunityRoots camp. 

Children aged 5 – 12 years are invited to come along and takepart in some fun skills and drills, have something to eat and drinkwith their heroes and all registered participants leave the eventwith a NZL / Vodafone Warriors giveaway pack. 

Dan Floyd, NZRL Coaching and Development Manager said “The aimof the camps is to show families […]

Rugby league greats Ruben Wiki and Ben Elias have been named ascaptains of the star-studded New Zealand and Australian teams forthe Legends of League Charity Match at Mount Smart Stadium nextThursday (March 10) to raise funds for the Christchurch EarthquakeAppeal. It will be a case of back to the future for the 38-year-oldWiki who will play in the centres, the position he filled early inhis Test career after making his debut in 1994.

To be a part of the action, you can bid in our on-line auction fora place on one of the teams, all proceeds […]

New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Jim Doyle has todayconfirmed the May 6 Christchurch Test between New Zealand andAustralia will move to the Gold Coast’s Skilled Park asChristchurch works to recover from the devastation of February’searthquake.

The NZRL and the ARL have made a firm commitment to return theAnzac Test to Christchurch in 2012 when AMI Stadium and the cityitself can capitalise on the benefits of hosting theinternational.

“Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch and theCanterbury region at this time,” he said.

“The priority for them now is to somehow get their lives backtogether and the valuable […]

Big names of the past from both sides of the Tasman will bandtogether for a Legends of League Charity Match at Mount SmartStadium next Thursday (March 10) to raise funds for theChristchurch Earthquake Appeal.

New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Jim Doyle todayconfirmed the national body was working together with a group offormer Kiwi legends and other organisations to stage a responsefrom the code to help the Christchurch community.

“Everyone in the country is trying to find some way of helpingthe people in Christchurch and the Canterbury region,” he said.

“Staging the Legends of League Charity Match is our […]

The New Zealand Rugby League today announced an audited profitof $315,000 for the 2010 financial year, an increase on the$158,000 surplus reported in 2009.

Chairman Scott Carter said the result was particularlysatisfying given increased investment into the sport at a number oflevels, and the difficult economy. “The challenge for any sport isto grow while living within its means,” he said. “The board has afirm belief in not spending what you don’t have, and adoptingconservative forecasts around less predictable income such as Testmatch revenue.

“However, the NZRL has been able to improve revenues from itscommercial and media rights and […]

New Zealand Rugby League board chairman Scott Carter today namedGisborne mayor Meng Foon and former Saatchi and Saatchi New Zealandgeneral manager Jennifer Rolfe as NZRL directors for the next threeyears.   

Under the NZRL’s constitution adopted in 2009 the boardcomprises four appointed directors and three elected directors.With the inaugural board established in June 2009, incumbents MengFoon and Michelle Teague were the first two directors due forrotation. 

An appointments panel directly appoints one director andnominates another for election by the seven zone delegates at theannual general meeting in March. 

The members of the appointment panel were Sir John Wells (panelchairman), […]

New Zealand Rugby League would like to extend our sincerecondolences to everyone who has been affected by yesterdaysdevastating earthquake. Like all New Zealanders our thoughts arewith the residents of Christchurch and the Canterbury region atthis most difficult time.

We will do whatever we can in the future to assist our membersand the greater rugby league community in the region.

More than 200 children took part in the Northland CommunityRoots Camp held at Otaika Sports Park, known locally as the BlueGoose, on Saturday February 19.  Arriving as much as an hourbefore the designated start time; families were greeted by RubenWiki, and offered sunblock while they completed the registrationforms with their children.

Once registration was complete, each child received theall-important stamp on the hand which ensured they receivedbreakfast, got to take part in the fun skills and drills sessionsand got their food and giveaway packs at the end of the day. Manyof the children were lucky enough to […]

There will be an NZRL Community Roots Camp in Hawera thisSaturday and in Palmerston North this Sunday. These camps are forchildren aged 5 – 12 years and include lots of fun activitiesdesigned to introduce children to the great game of rugbyleague.

When:  Saturday 26 February, 2011Where: SB Hub, Camberwell Rd, HaweraFrom:   9.30am – 1.30pm

When:  Sunday 27 February, 2011Where: Highbury Whanau Centre, Monrad Park,Highbury Ave, Palmerston NorthFrom:   9.30am – 1.30pm

There will be fun skills and drills, and backyard footy.You’ll be able to see the World Cup and Four Nationstrophy up close. There will be lots of chances for photos andgreat give-aways.  

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Dickies, the official streetwear sponsor of the NZRL is openinga factory outlet store this Friday. Suppliers of uniforms,workwear and streetwear, their shorts were very popular with theKiwis during their recent Four Nations campaign.

Check out their new outlet store Dickies 4 Less at 22-24 GreatSouth Rd, Newmarket from Friday 18 February, 2011.

The sun was shining brightly as more than 170 children gatheredat Puketawhero Park, Rotorua on Saturday for the first of the 2011NZRL Community Camps. This was a significantly larger turnout thanthe 80 who had braved wet weather in 2010; however the NZRLFootball department had carefully planned the day so the increasednumbers were accommodated with ease.

After registrations, all participants had breakfast which includedbread and spreads, cereals and sachets to flavour cold drinks, allkindly provided by Goodman Fielder and Nestle. This was a greatstart to the day and enabled families to learn about the importanceof a healthy breakfast, […]

The NZRL Community Roots camp will be in Northland this SaturdayFebruary 19. These camps are for children aged 5 – 12 years andinclude lots of fun activities designed to introduce children tothe great game of rugby league.

When: Saturday February 19, 2011Where: Otaika Sportsground (aka Blue Goose)WhangareiFrom: 10.30am – 2.30pm

There will be fun skills and drills, and backyard footy.You’ll be able to see the World Cup and Four Nationstrophy up close. There will be lots of chances for photos andautographs, and great give-aways.  The day will finish inplenty of time for you to see the Junior Warriors and Warriorsplay at Toll Stadium. We […]

Counties Manukau is one of seven Zones formed as part ofthe restructure of the domestic game in New Zealand. TheCounties Manukau Zone is at the critical stage of recruiting theinaugural Zone General Manager.

Accountable to the Zone Board, the GM will also be responsible tothe NZRL CEO for consistent delivery of the national ‘Game Plan’.As Zone Boards are primarily responsible for fostering thedevelopment of the game, the GM will assist them to develop a ZoneGame Plan to support achievement of these national objectiveswithin a regional context. 

To provide the level of leadership necessary to be successful inthis role, […]

NZRL Community Roots Camps return in 2011, bigger and betterthan before. This weekend you’ll find us at Puketawhero Park,Vaughans Rd, Te Ngae in Rotorua. Registrations from9.30am, Skills & Fun Games from 10am and a Rugby LeagueCarnival and backyard footy from 11.30am. All 5 – 12 year oldswelcome. The day will finish at 1pm in plenty of time to see theJunior Warriors and Warriors play at the International Stadium.

There’ll be a free Coaches Mini Mod accreditation course, youcan meet Ruben Wiki, see some of the Vodafone Warriors, have yourphoto taken with the World Cup & the Four Nations trophy […]

VOTE NOW This is the LAST DAY you can vote.Voting closes midday today. Show your support for rugby league.Have your say at this years Halbergs by voting for the Kiwis, that’s #8, as your favourite sporting moment of2010.

Go the Kiwis!

Cadet Referees graduate and former NRL star Henry Perenara willbe one of four referees to take control of Saturday night’s HarveyNorman Rugby League All Stars match on the Gold Coast.

Perenara will join Shayne Hayne, Gavin Badger and Ben Cummins asthe referees for the match with NRL Referees Coaches Stuart Raperand Bill Harrigan also appointing Paul Holland and Jeff Younis asthe touch judges. Tim Mander will be the video referee.

The two-referee system will again be used with the four refereesto be interchanged throughout the match.

Referees: Shayne Hayne, Ben Cummins, Gavin Badger, HenryPerenaraTouch Judges: Paul Holland, Jeff Younis Video […]

Rugby League is a sport for all New Zealanders, played at thegrassroots and on the international stage. The sport is“more than just a game” – it is part of the socialfabric of our country and has a critical role in developing youngmen and women in some of our most “at risk” communities. The WorldCup and Four Nations winning Kiwis provide an inspiration for theyouth of New Zealand.

The NZRL Board comprises seven Directors, with four ‘AppointedDirector’ positions and three ‘Elected Director’ positions. Anindependent Appointments Panel manages the Director Recruitmentprocess for ‘Appointed’ and ‘Elected’ Directors. 

The Appointments Panel is […]

The Counties Manukau Zone held its inaugural Annual GeneralMeeting on Monday 24 January 2011 and announced the four ElectedDirectors for the Zone Board. Wally Dumper, Cathy Friend, AlanJohnson and Russell Preston were the successful candidates, and wecongratulate them. They join Ken Lotu-liga, Trevor Gill and EmileVa’afusuaga, the Appointed Directors, to form the inaugural ZoneBoard.

The Auckland Zone held its inaugural Annual General Meeting onMonday 24 January, 2011 and announced three of the fourElected Directors for the Zone Board. Evelyn Brooker, Peter Douglasand Mark Wallace were successful, and we congratulate them. Theyjoin Sam Sefuiva, Brian Lythe & Luke Gagamoe, […]

Rugby League is a sport for all New Zealanders, played at thegrassroots and on the international stage. The sport is“more than just a game” – it is part of the socialfabric of our country and has a critical role in developing youngmen and women in some of our most “at risk” communities. The WorldCup and Four Nations winning Kiwis provide an inspiration for theyouth of New Zealand.

The NZRL Board comprises seven Directors, with four ‘AppointedDirector’ positions and three ‘Elected Director’ positions. Anindependent Appointments Panel manages the Director Recruitmentprocess for ‘Appointed’ and ‘Elected’ Directors. 

The Appointments Panel is […]

Show your support for rugby league. Have your say at this yearsHalbergs by voting for the Kiwis as your favourite sportingmoment of 2010.

VOTE NOW and tell all your friends to visithere to vote too. Vote before Feb 7 and you go in the draw to win atrip to the awards. You can vote every day. Go theKiwis!

Applications for the Coaching and Management positions for the2011 NZRL Competition are now open.

Running from August until mid October 2011 the NationalCompetition offers players at 15s, 17s and Premiers the opportunityto compete at the highest level. We are looking for the best of thebest to take this opportunity to showcase their abilities and workwith the best of New Zealand’s up and coming league talent.

Tony Kemp, NZRL Football Manager says “These positions are agreat opportunity for anyone with passion, talent and the requiredskills and qualifications to become more involved in rugby leaguedevelopment.”

“We were very pleased with the […]

The team at New Zealand Rugby League would like towish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holidayseason. We’d like to thank everyone in our great Rugby Leaguefamily for your support this year, we really appreciate it.

Our office will be closed from 2pm Friday December 17 and willre open at 9am on Monday January 17, 2011.

We look forward to seeing you in 2011 at our Community camps,the Anzac test in Christchurch, our National Competition games, andmaybe even in the UK when we defend our Four Nations title late […]

Each year a number of outstanding sports men and women havetheir achievements acknowledged with a nomination for the HalbergAwards. This year some 70 nominees across the four categoriesSportsman, Sportwoman, Team and Coach of the Year have beennamed.

Amongst the nominees are Benji Marshall and Manu Vatuvei, theKiwis and Stephen Kearney. From the nominees in each category fourfinalists will be selected, and these will be announced in the NewYear. The overall winners will then be announced at a Black Tiedinner on Thursday February 10, 2011.

In a first for the Halberg Awards it has also been announcedthat sports fans […]