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Storm's new owners revealed

Steve Mascord More prominent businessmen likely to join consortium that has taken control of Storm.

League

Sonny Bill fights in Benji, Cooper corner

Sonny Bill Williams

Brad Walter Sonny Bill Williams has leapt to the defence of fellow Kiwi superstar Benji Marshall and out-of-favour Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper and predicted the pair would prove their critics wrong.

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Storm head into uncharted territory as new owners slowly take the helm

Mark Evans

Steve Mascord More prominent businessmen are in the next two weeks likely to join the consortium that has taken control of the Melbourne Storm, club founder John Ribot says.

Live: Australia v New Zealand

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Phil Mitchell Join League HQ for full, live commentary as Australia take on New Zealand in the Anzac Day Test.

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Chiefs coach sure Williams will return to New Zealand

Sonny Bill Williams

Brad Walter, Michael Carayannis Chiefs coach Dave Rennie plans to meet Sonny Bill Williams when the Super Rugby champions play in Sydney next week, in an attempt to lure the Roosters star back to New Zealand.

New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters

Sonny Bill Williams.

Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT)

Season may kick off without new TV deal in New Zealand

The Australian Rugby League Commission announced Mr Dave Smith as Chief Executive, Photo: Edwina Pickles. 223rd Nov 2012.

Brad Walter, Steve Kilgallon THE New Zealand broadcast rights are set to be the last piece of a $1.2 billion financial puzzle left to be solved when new NRL chief executive Dave Smith starts work next week, with most players...

Live: Australia v New Zealand

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David Sygall Australia take on New Zealand in sweltering Townsville.

New Zealand considers benefit of youth teams

Sam Kasiano

Chris Barclay THE New Zealand Rugby League is confident a new measure to convince potential internationals living in Australia to commit to the Kiwis rather than dream of playing State of Origin will be in place...

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Kiwi Papalii set to ditch New Zealand

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22:  John Papalii of the Raiders makes a break during the round 20 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Toyota Stadium on July 22, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland has firmed as favourite to beat New Zealand in their battle over Josh Papalii, with the Canberra Raiders star tipped to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons by as soon as Monday.

Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors

Centrebet Stadium, Penrith, Monday 7pm (AEST)

Cronulla Sharks v New Zealand Warriors

Toyota Stadium, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST)

New Zealand Warriors v North Queensland Cowboys

Mt Smart Stadium, Sunday 4pm (AEST)

Gold Coast Titans v New Zealand Warriors

Skilled Park, Gold Coast, Saturday 7.30pm (AEST)

Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Friday 7.35pm (AEST)

Live blog: Australia v New Zealand

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Brad Walter and Stephen Samuelson Welcome to LeagueHQ's live blog of Australia v New Zealand from Newcastle.

New Zealand Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles

Shaun Johnson

Eden Park, Auckland, Sunday 12pm (AEDT)

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Kiwi billionaire buys into New Zealand Warriors

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Brad Walter and Aaron Lawton Kiwi billionaire Owen Glenn has taken a stake in the New Zealand Warriors on the eve of the club's opening premiership match of the season on Sunday against Manly at Eden Park.

Parramatta Eels v New Zealand Warriors

Shaun Johnson.

Parramatta Stadium, Monday 7.30pm (AEDT)

New Zealand Warriors v Canterbury Bulldogs

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Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, Sunday 12pm (AEDT, 2pm local)