Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG
Samoa have won the women's Pacific Championships promotion play-off with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea.
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Not done yet: Tonga eye off toppling Kangaroos
Addin Fonua-Blake has challenged his Tonga teammates to prove their win over the Kiwis was not a flash in the pan by beating Australia in the Pacific Cup final.
Why stakes are high for Kumuls in rare clash with Kiwis
Papua New Guinea are eager to show they can match it with rugby league's big boys when they face New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday.
Tonga get royal treatment in hunt for Pacific Cup crown
Kristian Woolf has revealed the country's future monarch will be one of thousands of Tongan fans hoping to upset the Kangaroos in the Pacific Cup final.
Brigginshaw to enter elite club in Pacific Cup final
Ali Brigginshaw will become only the fifth player to make 25 appearances for Australia when the Jillaroos face New Zealand in the Pacific Cup final.
Kangaroos props welcome Lindsay Smith for debut
Australia props Lindsay Collins and Mitch Barnett have backed coach Mal Meninga's decision to hand Lindsay Smith a Kangaroos debut in the Pacific Cup final.
Des Hasler settles legal stoush with Sea Eagles
Former Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has settled a legal dispute with the club after the two parted ways on rocky terms.
Jillaroos, Kiwi Ferns tip other nations to catch up
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald and Kiwi Ferns captain Georgia Hale expect Pacific nations to begin seriously challenging the top two teams in the near future.
Potent Pacific: Katoa and Luai have changed the game
Isaiya Katoa's coming of age at Tonga shows why the side should become a force to be feared, with a clear parallel to Jarome Luai's potent impact at Samoa.
Dragons nab Gutherson as first signing post-Hunt
Versatile veteran Clint Gutherson has signed a three-year NRL contract with St George Illawarra after departing Parramatta.
Titans rugby recruit Gordon draws on mentor Mat Rogers
Former Wallabies playmaker Carter Gordon says he wants to secure a starting halves position for Gold Coast ahead of his first full NRL season.
Orcas’ bid has NRL coach, immediate title claims in NZ
The Southern Orcas have launched their bid to become the NRL's second New Zealand team, armed with a current NRL coach and $325 million in funding.
PNG gig restores Demetriou’s belief as Kumuls eye upset
Axed by South Sydney, Jason Demetriou has the chance to finish 2024 on a high by guiding Papua New Guinea to a Pacific Championships win over the Kiwis.
Cup final biggest game in Tongan history: Fonua-Blake
The historical significance of Tonga's upcoming clash with Australia is not lost on superstar captain Addin Fonua-Blake.
Brimson set to escape sanction for betting post
Gold Coast star AJ Brimson has been told he won't face any sanction over his Melbourne Cup day post, with the NRL confident he didnt bet on league games.
Refs made error late in Kiwis’ last-gasp loss to Tonga
New Zealand coach Stacey Jones has been told the on-field referee made an error late in his side's tight loss to Tonga at the Pacific Championships.
Rugby league revolution: how Woolf ignited Tonga’s rise
Jason Taumalolo has revealed Kristian Woolf to be the most important figure in Tonga's rise, helping inspire a rugby league revolution in the Pacific.
Haas over the moon boot for Maguire era at Broncos
Payne Haas has made a stunning recovery from foot surgery to return to Brisbane training ahead of schedule to lead a Broncos revival under Michael Maguire.
Jillaroos duty: Davis delays start of coaching career
NRLW hooker Keeley Davis was supposed to be spending this week in her first pre-season as a head coach but a phone call from Brad Donald changed her plans.
Brimson referred to NRL, manager explains betting post
The Titans have referred AJ Brimson to the NRL Integrity Unit over a social media post on Melbourne Cup day, but his manager Jim Banaghan has an explanation.
How coach Woolf thought Taumalolo call was a prank
Tonga officials thought Jason Taumalolo was tipsy when he called to say he wanted to represent the nation in 2017 to save Test rugby league.
Tonga’s Katoa is game’s ‘next great halfback’: Meninga
After sealing Tonga's spot in the Pacific Championships final, Mal Meninga says Isaiya Katoa can go on and become a leading NRL halfback.
Broncos in the Hunt as Maguire takes charge in heat
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire said bringing Ben Hunt back to the club was on his radar as the Broncos completed a tough session under their new coach.
Tonne of Tongan muscle won’t scare Aussies in Cup final
Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.
Lomax ‘stoked’ to officially finish time at Dragons
Australian representative Zac Lomax has opened up on his NRL move to Parramatta and much-discussed exit from St George Illawarra.
Sam Walker signs new deal with NRL’s Roosters
The Sydney Roosters have re-signed star halfback Sam Walker, who will be at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.
New England star Farnworth sets sights on Ashes triumph
Dolphins' Herbie Farnworth, star of England's triumphs over Samoa, believes his side can threaten Australia's dominance in the revived rugby league Ashes.
PNG claim Pacific Bowl with big win over Cook Islands
The PNG Kumuls beat Cook Islands 42-20 to win the Pacific Bowl and can secure a Pacific Championships promotion with a win over New Zealand next week.
Kangaroos ready to embrace red sea of Tongan fans
Australia's players say they are ready to feel like an away team in a State of Origin match against Tonga, preparing for a red sea of fans at CommBank Stadium.
Hunt says it would be “special” to return to Brisbane
Ben Hunt would find it "special" to return to Brisbane and win a premiership - a goal he's put at the top of his list of priorities in finding a new club.
Kiwi Ferns pound Orchids, set up Jillaroos final clash
New Zealand winger Mackenzie Wiki scored a hat-trick in a 36-0 win over the PNG Orchids in the Pacific Cup women's clash in Port Moresby.