It will be the first city outside of Australia to host the annual rugby league showdown between the Māori All Stars and the Indigenous All Stars.
The Kiwis have named four debutants in their team to face Mate Ma'a Tonga on Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium.
Kiwis debutant Moses Leota came close to NSW State of Origin selection before an eligibility issue dashed that dream.
Star power and new talent make up the Kiwi Ferns squad named to face Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.
Saturday's Test against Tonga is will be a whole other level for the 26-year-old.
Canberra Raider is a big New Zealand success story in the NRL this year and is looking forward to returning home.
The pair will have until Sunday to make a choice between Tonga or the Blues, should they be selected by NSW coach Brad Fittler.
The Kiwis are taking on the Pacific powerhouse later this month.
Maguire's exit comes on the same day Nathan Brown was moved on from his job as Warriors coach.
After more than two years without international rugby league, the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns will return with a bang at Mt Smart Stadium.
Filipaina's brother Alf said the Kiwis great was in an intensive care unit and on a ventilator at Sydney's Westmead Hospital.
Frank Pritchard says he is "doing good" after three weeks in hospital.
Johnson was granted the release after securing a spot in NZ's MIQ system for himself and his family.
Greg Peters said organisers had not worked out how they would get the players home after the tournament.
Mulitalo won't get to play for the Maroons but another representative team are lining him up.
Dr Chris Nowinski says tackling only after 14 can reduce long-term brain damage.
The Kiwis captain will join the Warriors until 2024 after being released early by the Bulldogs.
"It’s obviously a really big honour for any person to receive, or even just being on the list,” Blair said.
Kiwi international Isaiah Papali'I was one of two Parramatta players taking in the great father-son moment between Brad and Jakob Arthur.
“In 2019, I was charged with importation, possession and supply of methamphetamine,” he said in the video.