That's a good half! Kiwis playing real test rugby league! That how you beat Aus! Good luck for second half NZ

Mals goanna be so cranky

NZ 30 Aus zilch This is why we need more international league. Over to you IRL and NRL - how about a rematch mid season? Love it!

Had Ronaldo slipped through and played for QLD, he probably plays for Aus today. What a shame that would have been

This is the turning point for NZ national team. They have taken an eligibility beating with the draw of kiwi born guys choosing origin or Tonga/Samoa. Now the tide may turn back. .

4 nations with Samoa and Tonga is better than 3. 2 big games per week love it. England though? A euro cup would be great bit I think they do need to play Aus or NZ more often. Mid season against NZ would be great. Unlikely but great.

I actually reckon this is the real win from this international season. Lots of games between developing nations. It could be that the grass roots approach is the real cause of growth in the international game. Now to get more games on TV

No. . Play the euro nations, just make room for a bunch of test matches. They may dominate but if they play 6 or 7 games over the year then it will set the up well combination wise for the following years.

If Samoa do end up going to England then a warm up game against Tonga before they leave is a must! Good for both teams but also the rivalry has to be given a platform!

But cleary has won 3 straight?

A Tonga vs Samoa game should be first game locked in each year. What an opportunity missed this year!

Tonga is a huge chance against NZ. So many players out for NZ. They will rise to occasion but still could be hard going.

Samoa should have just stayed in Aus. A 4 nation pacific championship with double headers would have been huge! Time to play to our strengths. In future England should tour during rep break for origin then play euro teams end of year!

In 2025 with Aus playing Eng and Cook Is playing world cup qualifiers. Who will be 6th team in Pacific championships/cup?

I know Aus had players missing as well but you add Brown, Hughes, Manu, Cheese and Ronaldo to NZ team and they finish the job off today. Aus depth is greater and that probably got them the win today.

Would a NZ, Tonga, Samoa tri series in NZ during origin be a success? All signs point to yes

If perth hasn't got its act together and south Island bids do, is it possible they jump the queue and can get in 2027?

Tongan home game