NZR says it has been "shadow-boxing" in attempts to resolve the trademark dispute, while the NRL argues the urgent injunction bid comes after months of silence.
League
Mon, Oct 12
The centre missed the 2026 season due to injury.
Thu, Oct 8
New Zealand Rugby said the PNG Chiefs name would cause "significant confusion and damage" but Peter V'landys isn't copping it.
It comes after Penrith's Dally M-winning halfback Nathan Cleary suffered a compound fracture in a hip-drop tackle in an NRL preliminary final two weeks ago.
Rugby
Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai are poised to reprise their Newcastle finals heroics for New Zealand after both were selected to debut for the Kiwis at the Rugby League World Cup.
Wed, Oct 7
The Knights went from wooden spooners last year to a grand final loss by one point against the Roosters.
Mon, Oct 5
After trailing 12-0 just before halftime at Accor Stadium on Sunday, the Roosters dominated the second half before holding on late for their 16th title.
New Zealand Rugby's Chiefs franchise is seeking a solution in its dispute with Papua New Guinea's new rugby league franchise of the same name, but it's not clear the NRL wants to compromise.
Sat, Oct 3
"This is not only my dream," Foketi told AAP ahead of Sunday's meeting with Newcastle at Accor Stadium. "It's my dad's dream as well."
Fri, Oct 2
Warriors mentor Andrew Webster pipped Justin Holbrook to be the NRL's coach of the year with finals not counted.
Thu, Oct 1
"It was a complete accident and he doesn't deserve the unwarranted hate. He reached out to apologise and I have nothing but respect for him.
Tue, Sep 29
Phoenix Crossland has been referred straight to the NRL judiciary for the hip-drop that left Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary with a compound ankle fracture.
Mon, Sep 28
The Knights fought back from 14-6 down despite playing with 12 men to book their first grand final in 25 years.
The experienced referee is set to be the bunker official in Friday's Dolphins-Sydney Roosters clash at Suncorp Stadium after he was axed from on-field duties following the Knights' last-gasp 12-10 win in Auckland.
Wed, Sep 23
Fans fired projectiles at Ashley Klein in the aftermath of the Warriors’ 12-10 loss to the Knights, following a number of controversial refereeing calls which went against the Warriors.
New Zealand
Mon, Sep 21
The Warriors' season goes on the line tonight as they face the Newcastle Knights in a must-win NRL semifinal at Auckland's Eden Park.
Sun, Sep 20
Newcastle's Kiwi contingent are hoping to pull off an upset when they face the Warriors in tomorrow's semifinal clash at Auckland's Eden Park.
Sat, Sep 19
An Australian rugby league journalist has shared his thoughts on the Warriors' chances this weekend.
Fri, Sep 18
Nervous, chanting supporters flew north from Christchurch to cheer on their team, saying the turnout proves the Warriors belong to the whole country.
Sat, Sep 12
The winner earns a week off and a home preliminary final, as the Dolphins chase a first-ever finals win in front of a fired-up Mount Smart crowd.
Tainui Group Holdings has refuted a report coming out of Australian media that the company is secretly negotiating with the NRL to establish a rugby league team in Hamilton.
Te Ao Māori
Wed, Sep 9
The Warriors winger played on through first-half injury and scored with his left hand before coming off, coach Andrew Webster says.
Sun, Aug 23
The Blues and Maroons will face off at Auckland's Eden Park.
Tue, Aug 18
Southern Orcas chairman Sir Graham Lowe confirmed to Australian media outlet Code Sports an official offer had been made.
Mon, Aug 10
The 25-year-old is returning to Auckland and following in the footsteps of his father, a Warriors legend.
Mon, Jun 29
