Kiwis coming home to celebrate World Cup triumph

The Pirtek Kiwis will be back together for the first time since winning the Rugby League World Cup when they assemble in Auckland in two weeks for a two-day public celebration of their historic feat.

New Zealand Rugby League chairman Ray Haffenden today confirmed the players, coaching staff and management will be reunited - and back in possession of the impressive World Cup trophy - to relive their 34-20 win over the Kangaroos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on November 22.

He said two public events formed the basis of the team