Who is the national rugby league team of New Zealand?
The New Zealand national rugby league team ( Māori: Tīma rīki motu Aotearoa) has represented New Zealand in rugby league since 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name.
When was the first rugby league World Cup held in New Zealand?
Since then the Kiwis have regularly competed in international competition, touring Europe and Australia throughout the 20th century. New Zealand have competed in every Rugby League World Cup since the first in 1954, reaching three consecutive tournament finals between 2000–2013.
When did New Zealand play a test in Australia?
The 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand saw the Kiwis’ first ever test on home soil, with the British side proving too strong. In 1911 the New Zealand national team toured Australia.
How is the New Zealand Rugby Board appointed?
Nominated Board Members are to be nominated by Provincial Unions or the NZ Māori Rugby Board, then appointed by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, and the first appointment was made in April 2018. The last elected position to be replaced by a nominated position was decided at the 2020 AGM to complete the transition.
When did Brent Impey join New Zealand Rugby Board?
Brent Impey was appointed to the New Zealand Rugby Board in 2012. He has both played and coached rugby and was closely involved in many broadcast and sponsorship issues as Chief Executive of Mediaworks from 1999-2009. He was also involved in the 2011 NZRU review of Investec Super Rugby franchises.
When do you become a Kiwi rugby player?
The general rule is that a player does not become a Kiwi until he actually plays in the jersey. However this rule is ignored for players who tour with the squad and do not get capped, these players still qualify as Kiwis.
How many Kiwis have played for the All Blacks?
Of the 36 players that have played for both the Kiwis and the All Blacks, only Karl Ifwersen and Sonny Bill Williams have been a Kiwi before they became an All Black.
When do New Zealand resident 16S play Maori?
New Zealand Rugby League wishes to congratulate the following selected in the 2020 New Zealand Resident 16s squad who will face the New Zealand Māori Rugby League 17s on the 24 th October at Rotorua International Stadium.