The One New Zealand Warriors have kept playmaker Taine Tuaupik on their booksi, with the fullback signing a one-year contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2029 NRL season.

The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named their sides for the Rugby League World Cup semifinals with Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga set to make a miraculous return after breaking his arm in game one.

Injury has forced Jacob Laban out of the New Zealand Kiwis’ Rugby League World Cup squad ahead of their semifinal against Tonga at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday.

The Kiwis are back on track after thrashing the Cook Islands 82-16 for their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

New Zealand Warriors hooker Wayde Egan has extended his stay with the club until the end of the 2028 NRL season.

After a starring performance in the win over the Panthers, halfback Luke Metcalf has been retained his place in the Warriors starting lineup to face the Broncos in Brisbane on Sautrday night.

Veteran forwards Mitchell Barnett and Kurt Capewell are in contention to back up from State of Origin duty after being included on the NZ Warriors’ extended bench for Sunday’s round 16 NRL clash against North Queensland at Christchurch.

Co-captain Mitchell Barnett heads a group of four players who return to the New Zealand Warriors’ squad for their NRL Magic Round encounter with the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday