Last week saw the Kiwis fall in their Rugby League World Cup opener, losing to the Kangaroos by a narrow two points. 

But their second clash of the tournament is looming, with the team set to face the Cook Islands this weekend as part of a double header with the Kiwi Ferns in Christchurch. 

Assistant Coach Adam Blair joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash. 

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Last week saw the Kiwis fall in their Rugby League World Cup opener, losing to the Kangaroos by a narrow two points.&nbsp;
But their second clash of the tournament is looming, with the team set to face the Cook Islands this weekend as part of a double header with the Kiwi Ferns in Christchurch.&nbsp;
Assistant Coach Adam Blair joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash.&nbsp;
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Adam Blair: Kiwis Assistant Coach reflects on their Rugby League World Cup opener, looks ahead to second clash

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The Kiwis had a scare in their Rugby League World Cup against the Cook Islands last week, falling behind early in the game to 16-12. 

They were ultimately able to show their class, running out as the winners 82-16. 

They're back in action tonight in their final pool clash, taking on Fiji – a team that's given them trouble in previous years. 

Casey McLean is starting at centre tonight, and joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the game. 

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The Kiwis had a scare in their Rugby League World Cup against the Cook Islands last week, falling behind early in the game to 16-12.&nbsp;
They were ultimately able to show their class, running out as the winners 82-16.&nbsp;
They're back in action tonight in their final pool clash, taking on Fiji – a team that's given them trouble in previous years.&nbsp;
Casey McLean is starting at centre tonight, and joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the game.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Casey McLean: Kiwis Centre previews the Rugby League World Cub clash against Fiji

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This weekend marks the final stage of the 2026 New Zealand Rally Championship – Rally Bay of Plenty. 

Jack Hawkeswood has already locked up the championship for the season, but he'll be competing in this weekend's race. 

He joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview it. 

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This weekend marks the final stage of the 2026 New Zealand Rally Championship – Rally Bay of Plenty.&nbsp;
Jack Hawkeswood has already locked up the championship for the season, but he'll be competing in this weekend's race.&nbsp;
He joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview it.&nbsp;
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Jack Hawkeswood: New Zealand Rally Driver on securing the NZ Rally Championship title, Rally Bay of Plenty

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The Wellington Phoenix are focusing forward as they look to continue their winning start to the new A-League football season. 

The Nix have notched back-to-back home victories to sit top after two rounds, but face away matches against Newcastle and Auckland FC this weekend and next. 

Steve Coleman is an assistant coach of the Nix and he joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the Newcastle clash. 

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The Wellington Phoenix are focusing forward as they look to continue their winning start to the new A-League football season.&nbsp;
The Nix have notched back-to-back home victories to sit top after two rounds, but face away matches against Newcastle and Auckland FC this weekend and next.&nbsp;
Steve Coleman is an assistant coach of the Nix and he joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the Newcastle clash.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Steve Coleman: Wellington Phoenix Assistant Coach previews their A-League clash against Newcastle

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Adam Blair: Kiwis Assistant Coach reflects on their Rugby League World Cup opener, looks ahead to second clash

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