League
1News

'Intensity and accuracy' - Meet the 51-year-old trainer tasked with bringing out the beasts in the Kiwis for their clash with Tonga

By Matt Manukia
November 9, 2017

Donny Singe won two NRL titles with Manly as their trainer - now he's looking to go even bigger with the Kiwis. (Source: Other)

LeagueKiwis

SHARE ME

More Stories

Kalyn Ponga of the Maroons in action during the State of Origin game one match.

'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches allegiance to NZ

"My roots, my whakapapa, and my identity are firmly grounded in this country and its people," the Queensland star said.

Thu, Mar 12

New Zealand wing Matt Utai in action during the ANZAC Rugby League Test match between the New Zealand Kiwis and the Australian Kangaroos at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia on Friday 22 April, 2005.

Former NRL, Kiwis star Matt Utai shot in 'brazen ambush' in Sydney

Retired rugby league player is in a serious condition after he was shot in the chest and leg in in Sydney's south-west.

Tue, Feb 17

Shaun Johnson takes selfies with the crowd in Sydney after his final game for the Kiwis - the recent victory over Papua New Guinea.

Newly retired Shaun Johnson: 'I'm not going to put any pressure on myself'

In an interview with Andrew Saville, Johnson was asked about his future after calling time on his league career this month.

November 20, 2024

2:10

Casey McLean celebrates a try for the Kiwis.

Rookie McLean powers Kiwis over PNG to stay in Pacific Championship

The teenage Penrith winger had four tries in his international debut for New Zealand.

November 11, 2024

Kiwis fullback Keano Kini celebrates his try against Tonga with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.

Stacey Jones names unchanged Kiwis lineup for PNG clash

The Kiwis finished last in the Pacific Cup to force them into a promotion-relegation match against Papua New Guinea.

November 6, 2024

Tonga celebrate their win over the Kiwis.

Tonga snatch thrilling victory over Kiwis to reach Pacific Championship final

A late field goal was enough to see the Pacific powerhouse past the defending champions.

November 2, 2024

Latest

Popular

7:54pm

Live: Month of rainfall in a day for parts of North Island, more to come

Live: Month of rainfall in a day for parts of North Island, more to come

7:45pm

NSW man rescued after three days down bank following car crash

Paramedics work on a man who spent three days trapped down a muddy bank in rural New South Wales.

7:10pm

Iran, US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Pro-government supporters wave national flags as one of them holds a picture of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in a square in western Tehran.

6:33pm

High Court rules in favour of College of Midwives class action

The college represented nearly 1500 self-employed midwives, known as lead maternity carers (LMCs) in a class action which began in August 2024.

5:48pm

Tigers wary of Warriors best opening month in their NRL history

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

5:34pm

Stuff announces closure of Wellington newspaper printing press

Media publisher Stuff's headquarters in Auckland's Ponsonby in April 2024 (file image).
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write Lord of the Rings movie

Producer Peter Jackson revealed Colbert's involvement in a social media video that introduced a “very special partner” on the film.

5:00pm

Stars including Miley Cyrus at the premiere of Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on Monday, March 23, 2026, at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

Hannah Montana reunion draws stars for 20th anniversary special

Cyrus reunited with cast members of Hannah Montana in Los Angeles evening for the premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.

Wednesday 11:33am

Chappell Roan arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards

Chappell Roan hits back after footballer alleges daughter was mistreated

Mon, Mar 23

Nicholas Brandon starred in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

Sat, Mar 21

Chuck Norris practices kung fu style moves with a trainer in back yard of his house in Palos Verdes circa 1978.

Hollywood's tough guys, fans pay tribute to Chuck Norris

Sat, Mar 21