Kiwi coach Maguire right at home back in England

By James ToneyMichael Maguire is half a world from home but seemingly right at home too. More than a decade on, the New Zealand coach remains a hero in England for his two successful seasons with Wigan, ending a 12-year title drought with a Grand Final and Challenge Cup win. Ad Knowledge is power and Maguire has been drilling his Kiwi team on what to expect from English conditions — 'bring a warm coat' — and English crowds — 'they will be loud'.

Rugby LeagueNew captain Tedesco determined to lead Australia by exampleAN HOUR AGO And he also hopes to have the inside track on two of his main coaching rivals, having spent time as an assistant to Kangaroos boss Mal Meninga at Canberra, while England's Shaun Wane was his number two at Warriors. «They're good friends and good people but when you compete it's totally different,» he said. «I really enjoyed my time working with both of them, learned a lot of different things from each.

Shaun really helped me understand the culture of the sport in England. I'm not surprised to see the success he has had. I know his passion and England will be very hard to beat at home because of it.