International Competitions
See also: List of New Zealand Kiwis matchesThe New Zealand Kiwis played two matches in New Zealand in 2008 as build up to the World Cup. As the All Golds they played a match against the New Zealand Māori in New Plymouth. They also defeated Tonga in a test match in Auckland. The Kiwis went on to win the World Cup for the first time, defeating Australia 34 - 20 in the Final. Coached by Stephen Kearney the World Cup squad was captain Nathan Cayless, Adam Blair, Greg Eastwood, David Fa'alogo, Nathan Fien, Dene Halatau, Bronson Harrison, Lance Hohaia, Krisnan Inu, David Kidwell, Thomas Leuluai, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Sika Manu, Benji Marshall, Steve Matai, Jason Nightingale, Sam Perrett, Sam Rapira, Jerome Ropati, Setaimata Sa, Jeremy Smith, Evarn Tuimavave and Manu Vatuvei.
| 12 October 2008 | All Golds | 44 – 10 | New Zealand Māori | Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee/s: Leon Williamson |
| Try: Vatuvei (2) Hohaia (2) Sa Inu Perrett Wiki Goal: Luke (3) Inu (2) Swann |
(report) | Try: Kenny-Dowall Nightingale Goal: Locke |
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