Auckland, New Zealand, February 10, 2010 - Former Kangaroos fullback Anthony Minichiello will lead the Sydney Roosters in Saturday's trial against the Vodafone Warriors at Rotorua International Stadium.

Kiwi coach Stephen Kearney today said while an end-of-season review had identified areas for improvement in the team's operation the year was balanced out by the emergence of several exciting new Test players.

The New Zealand and England teams will both wear one-off jerseys featuring poppies to mark Remembrance Day (November 8) for their Four Nations clash at Huddersfield's Galpharm Stadium tonight (early Sunday New Zealand time).

Leeds, England, November 02, 2009 - The Kiwis travelled to Huddersfield today for a look at Galpharm Stadium, venue for their vital Four Nations clash against England on Saturday night.

Warriors second rower Ben Matulino will become Kiwi No 756 when he makes his Test debut off the bench in the Kiwis' second Four Nations match against France at Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse on Saturday night.

22 October 2008 - Captain Nathan Cayless, Lance Hohaia and Manu Vatuvei are back in the line-up for the official opening match of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup against Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday night.

Auckland, Oct 2 NZPA - Another farewell for three of New Zealand rugby league's luminaries has also hinted at the imminent return to international duty of Kiwis "imposter" Nathan Fien.