Kiwis have special guest appear at training, veteran John Bond ahead of Scotland clash

Scotty Stevenson: League’s Origin salvo a fresh attack in union battle

Not one but two shots have been fired across the bow of League's rival code, signalling a renewed assault on the Kiwi market, TVNZ sports presenter Scotty Stevenson writes.

Game changer: State of Origin eligibility shake-up

Under previous rules, no player was able to run out on the interstate arena if they had chosen to represent the Kiwis or Lions instead of the Kangaroos in Test football.

League ace Kalyn Ponga would consider shock switch to NZ

Before making any firm decisions, the injury-plagued fullback first wants to piece together consistent football at Newcastle.

'Sensational': NZ legend backs Origin across the ditch

It's believed Eden Park will host the first Origin fixture in New Zealand, and the first out of Australia since an exhibition match in Long Beach, California, in 1987.