New Zealand Kiwis

Briton Nikora is one of the beneficiaries from the Origin eligibility rule changes - but don't question his loyalty and pride in the Maroons jumper.

Andrew Johns admitted pledging allegiance to New Zealand was a long time coming for the Knights captain.

Keano Kini may not have played many games, but he has earned heavy praise from a Maroons great who is watching his career closely.

The Kangaroos are no longer the dominant force of Test rugby league, with a big shift taking place as the Pacific awakening continues.

Welcome to Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of the Pacific Championships. Tonga, the Kiwis and Jillaroos are all in action.

Ronaldo Mulitalo will be sidelined for a large portion of next season after suffering a ruptured ACL while playing for New Zealand.

Only now are we starting to get a sense for what the next Rugby League World Cup could look like. Already, it's a mouth-watering prospect.

Play stopped for 10 minutes before Raiders youngster Ata Mariota was taken from the field in a medicab.

Stefano Utoikamanu is likely to have multiple nations fighting for his services throughout his whole career but for now the battle has been won.

The superstar Knights fullback is yet to play Test football in the green and gold, prompting ongoing speculation about his future.