"We're training harder and pushing harder every day to get fitter and get my knee better."
The Tongan international has signed a three-year marquee deal with Leeds.
"Every year I hear so many good things and I have always wanted to play," the former World No.4 said.
Five halfbacks were taken ahead of the one-Test All Black for the tour.
Samu is still overcoming a knee injury.
Luke Romano and Joe Maddock said the team had only just heard the news.
The improved long-term outlook of the Phoenix has put a spring in the step of players and management.
Dodgers slugger Manny Machado kicked Brewers' Jesus Aguilar during a routine out in the NLCS.
The move sees Henare team up with former Breakers coach Dean Vickerman again.
The Jamaican sprint champ has turned down signing with Valletta FC.
Nasi Manu had an abnormal growth removed earlier this year but still requires treatment.
Thomson played for NZ in age grade but never cracked the All Blacks.
Jamie Roberts was briefly knocked out by the contact from Kaino.
Fans flocked to see the team train ahead of Saturday's clash with Aussie.
Chris Chang and the panel with the latest analysis from the world of football.
FA alleges Mourinho's language after Newcastle win "was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper."
"For me, personally, the (long term) big picture is in the back of my mind," Laura Langman said.
Historic showdown proves a bigger drawcard than last week's poorly attended trans-Tasman Test.
Move would see Tall Blacks coach work under former Breakers boss.
The teams have had a chance to size each other up before Saturday’s historic Test at Mt Smart.
Upset win put down to Ferns' improved ability to handle Aussies' physicality.
A corporate box at Mt Smart has been paid for as well as MPs' allowances and accommodation.
Star-studded Mate Ma'a side to face Australian team unchanged from the loss to Kiwis.
Australia could face back to back losses for the first time in 40 years against Tonga this weekend.
On the eve of the 2018/19 A-League season, Mark Rudan sat down with Dewi Preece.
Members of each side lined up against each other at Sky City today.
Inglis had been named skipper before being charged for drink driving.
Former NZ Secondary Schools stars, Super Rugby champions and more feature in the talented group.
The Australians gave everything a crack at Papakura Marae.
Reigning champions Valletta FC want to nab the former Olympic champion.
