Auckland City's public spaces will be transformed into 'fanzones' to allow the public to fully engage with a bumper summer of international events.

The Warriors hope Kieran Foran will want to move across the Tasman because the club, as flamboyant co-owner Eric Watson says, is about to embark on a period of excellence.

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has reportedly trained with the Detroit Lions for the second time, increasing speculation he's set to be offered a deal by the NFL club.

The Warriors' ability to win on the road will be put under thorough inspection next year with the club facing successive away games at the start and end of next year's campaign.

The Warriors will play the Gold Coast Titans in a historic Anzac Day clash at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, as part of the NRL's tribute to the 100th anniversary.

New Warriors signing Bodene Thompson expects to face some strong competition to secure a place in the club's 18-man NRL Auckland Nines squad.

Feeling better than he has in years, veteran Melbourne Storm fullback Billy Slater says his injury-enforced lay-off has been a blessing.

The NRL is looking at a radical overhaul of the game - with the idea to change to four quarters and extending to 100 minutes of game time.

While most NRL players were planning their off-season trips to exotic destinations, new Warriors signing Jonathan Wright was wondering if his professional football career had come to an end.

The 2015 NRL season launch will be on this side of the Tasman for the first time in the game's history.

Former Cronulla Sharks outside back Jonathan Wright has been signed by the Warriors on a one-year contract for the 2015 NRL season.

Warriors chief executive Jim Doyle believes NZ has the talent to help sustain a second NRL team but has doubts whether Wellington could muster the required support.

Australian league great Brad "Freddie" Fittler hopes Shaun Johnson's stunning performance for the Kiwis in the Four Nations final is a sign of things to come for the 24-year-old halfback.

Kiwis halfback Shaun Johnson says their Four Nations tournament triumph has eased the pain of a disappointing Warriors NRL campaign.

The rise of NZers in the NRL has done the trick. Australia's long-held position as the kings of international league is well and truly over.

Kiwis halfback Shaun Johnson has often talked about wanting to mature as a player. Last night, he came of age.

Shaun Johnson and Kieran Foran grabbed their own slice of history last night. The duo, both only 24, equalled the modern-day record for appearances by a Kiwis halves pairing.

After barely seeing the Kiwis over the past decade, local fans should have the chance to see their team again in six months following the three-game stint during the Four Nations tournament.

Dean Whare is relaxed about facing friends and teammates in the Four Nations final.