International New Zealand Kiwis

[france]

That is fucking ridiculous. Obv in some cases, you cannot have a player touching an injured guy, mainly with head/neck injuries but it's not like he tried to pull him off the ground, sit him up, or roll him over. He moved his arm to check if the lights were still on.

From a Kiwis POV though, 11 of the 21 were already returning from last year, and 15 were in the squad the year before. Bringing Hiku in as an experience play feels unnecessary, he's 0 chance of playing the WC and is just blocking the chance for someone that could be involved in the WC getting their start

The SJ call up makes sense in that there is literally no one else out there; you would be dipping into reserve-grade halves if not. But with centres/outside backs we have Pompey and Ali already in NZ to pick from, not to mention the guys here and there in Aussie.

thats the inexperience of the coach is it not ?

 

[selector]

Tommy Talau had a pretty strong season for manly, and obviously has kiwi heritage. Could also see either Kris or Arthars getting a call up

Tommy Talau stated earlier this year he wanted to play SOO for NSW.

 

[Shogun]

Hull KR star discovers fate as appeal verdict delivered following controversial Super League Grand Final incident​

Ben Olawumi

Peta Hiku in action for Hull KR in the 2024 Super League Grand Final

Hull KR star Peta Hiku has successfully appealed against his Grade E charge following a controversial incident involving Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba in the Super League Grand Final, and will now be free to play for New Zealand this autumn.

The RFL’s press release confirming Hiku’s disciplinary verdict reads: “Peta Hiku of Hull KR has successfully challenged a Grade E making unnecessary contact with a player who is or maybe injured after last Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors.

“The Independent Operational Rules Tribunal found him not guilty.”

 

[ndp26]

Hull KR star discovers fate as appeal verdict delivered following controversial Super League Grand Final incident​

Ben Olawumi


Peta Hiku in action for Hull KR in the 2024 Super League Grand Final

Hull KR star Peta Hiku has successfully appealed against his Grade E charge following a controversial incident involving Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba in the Super League Grand Final, and will now be free to play for New Zealand this autumn.

The RFL’s press release confirming Hiku’s disciplinary verdict reads: “Peta Hiku of Hull KR has successfully challenged a Grade E making unnecessary contact with a player who is or maybe injured after last Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors.

“The Independent Operational Rules Tribunal found him not guilty.”

Not often it can be said in relation to our great game... but common sense prevails!

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Hull KR star discovers fate as appeal verdict delivered following controversial Super League Grand Final incident​

Ben Olawumi

Peta Hiku in action for Hull KR in the 2024 Super League Grand Final

Hull KR star Peta Hiku has successfully appealed against his Grade E charge following a controversial incident involving Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba in the Super League Grand Final, and will now be free to play for New Zealand this autumn.

The RFL’s press release confirming Hiku’s disciplinary verdict reads: “Peta Hiku of Hull KR has successfully challenged a Grade E making unnecessary contact with a player who is or maybe injured after last Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors.

“The Independent Operational Rules Tribunal found him not guilty.”

He didn’t know he was injured hence he checked and when realised pulled away.

Ridiculous he was even charged.

 

[sballer7]

Checkered Kiwi tops have dropped.


View: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=991856156288607&id=100063926940918

 

[juju]

Checkered Kiwi tops have dropped.


View: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=991856156288607&id=100063926940918

I had to get one. Tempted to buy the white version - took me awhile to choose which one.
Such a cool reissue of the 1994

 

[Matiunz]

I had to get one. Tempted to buy the white version - took me awhile to choose which one.
Such a cool reissue of the 1994

I got the black but also ummed and arred whether to get the white, a lot of sizes already gone

 

[juju]

I got the black but also ummed and arred whether to get the white, a lot of sizes already gone

Wow yeah the black one is totally sold out.
Great for NZRL and Dynasty

 

[BigUCE]

Wow yeah the black one is totally sold out.
Great for NZRL and Dynasty

They’re usually pretty quick to re-stock them

 

[Worried2Death]

Checkered Kiwi tops have dropped.


View: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=991856156288607&id=100063926940918

This is Chequered chevrons stir something in the soul.

 

[Defence]

Checkered Kiwi tops have dropped.


View: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=991856156288607&id=100063926940918

I like the white.
Does anyone know the history behind the white jersey? I feel like Ive seen them wear it but can’t remember when? Maybe just tour games?

 

[Matiunz]

I like the white.
Does anyone know the history behind the white jersey? I feel like Ive seen them wear it but can’t remember when? Maybe just tour games?

1994 tour of PNG apparently , I do like the odd white alternative for NZ

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

I’m calling an early free pass for SJ this weekend (assuming he gets selected of course lol).
I can’t bag a guy who answers a genuine SOS call for his country.

 

[Defence]

Surprised we’re only paying $2.75, that’s pretty short by our standards.
Australia didn’t look that flash but will be better for the run- we’re well down on troops and some of the boys haven’t play for a while.

 

[Zaggo]

Surprised we’re only paying $2.75, that’s pretty short by our standards.
Australia didn’t look that flash but will be better for the run- we’re well down on troops and some of the boys haven’t play for a while.

Over $3 on the site I use.

Australia looked very vulnerable through the forwards.

 

[Noitall]

I’m calling an early free pass for SJ this weekend (assuming he gets selected of course lol).
I can’t bag a guy who answers a genuine SOS call for his country.

The kangaroos are genuinely smarting after that thrashing we gave them and are going to be out for redemption. What I like about SJ involved is it gives us something to use as our motivation to send him out a winner just as the Warriors did against the sharks. That game is only recent so should give him plenty of confidence. Many Kiwi players too would have had some sympathy for SJ not to pick up dally m last year and I’m sure would be keen to do something special with him to wind up his international career

 

[WahsaurusRex]

Finally in camp

 

[Noitall]

Johnson's return a 'free ticket' to cement Kiwis legacy

'Didn't think it would happen'

www.nine.com.au

Always find SJ’s honesty refreshing. Seems like he’s well up for this

 

[Noitall]

https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/n...hampionships-new-zealand-20241021-p5kk5l.html

What a shame NAS isn’t playing. Collins making a statement here. With NAS’s shot in the semi finals and Olakau’atu’s shot in the previous game, I’d be targeting this guy, he seems vulnerable lately