Barrie McDermott says New Zealand were the most impressive team of the weekend while England need to get tougher mentally.
New Zealand kicked off their bid for 2017 World Cup glory with a 38-8 victory over Samoa in Auckland.
Julian Savea will play for the Barbarians against New Zealand at Twickenham on November 4.
Tongan and Samoan fans were involved in a street fight on Thursday night in South Auckland, New Zealand.
Wigan scrum-half Thomas Leuluai will start at hooker for New Zealand in their opening World Cup match against Samoa.
Australia and New Zealand have been hit by defections ahead of the World Cup after leading players quit to play for Tonga.
Shaun Johnson is set to play in the 2017 World Cup after scans showed his knee injury is not as bad as first feared.
Brisbane Broncos forward Adam Blair has been appointed as New Zealand's captain for the 2017 World Cup.
The return of the Lions and Kangaroos tours has been announced by the Rugby League International Federation.
Australia extended their winning streak over New Zealand to five games with a comfortable 30-12 victory in Canberra.
Cronulla prop Andrew Fifita has been promoted to the Kangaroos starting line-up for Friday's Test against New Zealand.
New Zealand have recalled experienced trio Simon Mannering, Kieran Foran and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for Friday's ANZAC Test against Australia.
Australia are waiting on Johnathan Thurston's fitness ahead of the ANZAC Test against New Zealand in Canberra.
Ex-England coach Steve McNamara says he is honoured to join New Zealand's backroom staff ahead of the 2017 World Cup.
Former England coach Steve McNamara is poised for a return to the international game with New Zealand.
Kieran Foran will have to pass a psychological test before he can play for the New Zealand Warriors.
New Zealand captain Jesse Bromwich says his team will be aiming to win the Four Nations for Thomas Leuluai.
Jesse Bromwich says it has been tough for some members of the New Zealand squad to focus on Sunday's Ladbrokes Four Nations final.
Cooper Cronk still believes New Zealand are the best team in the world despite their 18-18 draw with Scotland on Friday.
New Zealand coach David Kidwell has refused to draw a line under the international career of Thomas Leuluai.
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