Internationals General Kiwis News

[mt.wellington]

This is for items about the Kiwis team that doesnt warrant its on thread but may still be of interest to forum members.

Such as...

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Australia v New Zealand
Canberra Stadium
April 19th 7:45pm

2013 NRL Club Ticketed Members will today have the chance to purchase tickets at a discounted price for the first ever Rugby League Test featuring Australia and New Zealand in Canberra, ahead of their sale to the general public on December 19.
Tickets for the Test at Canberra Stadium between Four Nations champions Australia and World Champions New Zealand are on sale to Ticketed Members today until 9pm tomorrow Wednesday, December 12.

In addition to normal entry tickets a Roo Crew supporter section is available for the loudest and proudest Kangaroos supporters. Tickets in this section are inclusive of an exclusive Roo Crew t-shirt and flag.
The Test kicks off at 7.45pm on Friday, April 19 2013, with tickets available through Ticketek on 132 849, at Ticketek outlets or at

Ticketek.com.au​

In order to take advantage of this exclusive pre-sale window and prices please enter the below password on the Ticketek event sales page:

NZW81000​

Members Prices
Price Category Adult Junior Family
1 $70.00 $60.00 $220.00
2 $50.00 $45.00 $155.00
3 $35.00 $30.00 $105.00
Roo Crew $50.00 $45.00 $150.00 Inclusive of t-shirt and flag
*Junior (4-15yrs), Family (2 Adult and 2 Juniors)

Ticketed Club Members: 10am Tuesday December 11 until 9pm Wednesday December 12.

 

[mt.wellington]

This from the WTF file

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/8070944/NZRL-says-Kiwis-eligible-Mason-an-Australian

No way! Would crack me up to see Mason do the haka though...

 

[fanrrior]

I look forward to the day where players like Mason, who are eligible for more than one country, play for the country they ultimately want to, irrespective of the influences from outside that of his kainga.

 

[mode81]

I respect Willie Mason's accomplishments in the game but one area where the Kiwis are stock piled is in the prop department I'm still gutted the NZRL never chose James Tamou to represent our country when they had the chance to select him.

 

[Bouncy Meatballs]

I respect Willie Mason's accomplishments in the game but one area where the Kiwis are stock piled is in the prop department I'm still gutted the NZRL never chose James Tamou to represent our country when they had the chance to select him.

In their defense he wasn't exactly setting the world on fire when he was in the 4 nations squad.

 

[mode81]

I would say Sam McKendry never set the world on fire either yet he's always chosen just goes to show the selectors make poor decisions sometimes! James Tamou was always going to be a standout player in both tests he's played against us he's been the most damaging player.

 

[shuffle]

This from the WTF file

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/8070944/NZRL-says-Kiwis-eligible-Mason-an-Australian

No way! Would crack me up to see Mason do the haka though...

I could see Gallen or Thaiday mouthing off and then Bam! Shoulder charge from Pritchard and then sent to the bin cos thats illegal.

 

[BA-AD Luck]

Shoulder Charges are legal in the International Game. They haven't changed that rule yet.

 

[shuffle]

Shoulder Charges are legal in the International Game. They haven't changed that rule yet.

Really?? I thought it was across all forms! Is it still legal in Super League and State of Origin??

 

[BA-AD Luck]

Really?? I thought it was across all forms! Is it still legal in Super League and State of Origin??

Illegal in State of Origin, and as far as I am aware of it is still legal in Super League. This is only an ARLC decision not a World Decision.

 

[mode81]

Could get a little confusing for the players considering NRL banned the shoulder charge but if it's still legal in ESL does that mean the RLWC next year held in England will allow shoulder charging?

 

[AntMan]

Some of you guys are aware that a part of the crowd is called the Roo Crew - basically the Kangaroos official supporters group.

Has anyone ever thought about doing something similar for the Kiwi's?

 

[mt.wellington]

 

[Ranger]

Benji's had the captaincy taken off him. New captain named tomorrow. Sounds like he was still keen to keep it but Kearney wanted pressure of captaincy off him.

Strange time to announce it.

 

[Danpatmac]

Benji's had the captaincy taken off him. New captain named tomorrow. Sounds like he was still keen to keep it but Kearney wanted pressure of captaincy off him.

Strange time to announce it.

My bet is that it's a Warrior, hence the announcement in Auckland. The only Warrior who is a guaranteed selection is Mannering.


Congratulations Simon.

 

[Raurimu Massive]

The only Warrior who is a guaranteed selection is Mannering.

It'd have to be him, wouldn't it? Couldn't see any other Kiwi even coming close, Warrior or not.

 

[Miket12]

It'd have to be him, wouldn't it? Couldn't see any other Kiwi even coming close, Warrior or not.

Shane Endicott

 

[fanrrior]

It would have to be either Mannering or Smith wouldn't it?

 

[mode81]

^^ Never really thought about Smith, could well be him too..but it's a huge endorsement of Mannering's captaincy if he becomes Kiwi captain, just goes to show after all the controversy that Cleary made the right decision all those years ago to appoint Mannering as Warriors captain because he's definitely grown into the role and now seems to be a natural leader.

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

I don't think Mannering should be Kiwi's captain. Not yet anyway. Jeremy Smith is the obvious choice in my opinion.