Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL
The rise of Tonga and Samoa has laid bare the need for more fairness with funding and support for both nations from the NRL, both coaches claim.
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Cook Islands make history to win Pacific Bowl
Cook Islands have won back-to-back women's rugby league Tests for the first time, blowing Tonga off the park 42-24 to claim the Pacific Bowl in Port Moresby.
Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created.
Bai shines as PNG hang on to pip Cook Islands
PNG Kumuls unearthed a star of the future in 18-year-old forward Cooper Bai as they hung on for a thrilling 40-28 Pacific Bowl win over brave Cook Islands.
Tonga blow as Taumalolo ruled out of Samoa clash
Tonga co-captain Jason Taumalolo has succumbed to a knee injury on the eve of the rugby league Pacific Cup blockbuster against Samoa.
Walsh lights up Ashes return as Kangaroos maul England
Broncos ace Reece Walsh looked every inch an international superstar with his superb performance in the Kangaroos' 26-6 Ashes triumph over England at Wembley.
Samoa coach’s warning over ‘archaic’ eligibility push
Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has urged rugby league officials not to touch eligibility rules, declaring the international game has never been better.
Chasing perfection: Walsh not content with super show
Reece Walsh was dazzling, once again, on his international debut, but the new Kangaroo reckoned we'd seen nothing yet after his tour de force against England.
Robinson makes history as Jillaroos thump Samoa
Australia recorded their biggest win over Samoa in a 60-0 Pacific Cup victory featuring one of the great Test tries by powerhouse winger Julia Robinson.
Hail Nanai: Storming Samoa into Pacific Cup final
Lightning stopped play for 95 minutes as the biggest crowd in 68 years for a league Test in Australia not involving the Kangaroos watched Samoa beat Tonga 34-6.
Nawaqanitawase: NRL return ‘definitely on the cards’
Code-hopping wonder Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed he's likely to be back in the NRL after seeking Rugby World Cup glory with the Wallabies.
Roos ready to roar on in Ashes without their captain
Isaah Yeo's head knock will keep him out of the second Ashes Test with England but Australia are determined to improve, even without their inspirational leader.
Tabuai-Fidow makes huge call on 2026 World Cup
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has promised Samoa's fans he will play for them in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, returning from two years with Australia.
Broncos great backs Pezet’s rare two-club move
Jonah Pezet could become an answer to two clubs' halves quandaries, first buying Parramatta time in the No.6 jersey before replacing Adam Reynolds at Brisbane.
Star rugby convert headlines four Kangaroos debutants
Mark Nawaqanitawase will become a dual international and Reece Walsh was named amongst four debutants in the Australian rugby league side to face England.
Titans star backs club to make right call on Bellamy
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes Craig Bellamy would improve any club, while Harry Grant says it's hard to see him leaving Melbourne.
Tonga trip boosts Taumalolo and all the king’s men
Tonga star Jason Taumalolo endured an injury-ravaged year, but a knee clean-out and audience with the King of Tonga has him revitalised for the Samoa showdown.
Terrell May passed fit, Jazz music to ears for Samoa
Samoa prop Terrell May has recovered from injury and is available for selection against Tonga, as the NRL cleared Jazz Tevaga to play after a head knock.
Kangaroos aces believe Origin will give them Ashes edge
The Ashes clash with England is a three-Test contest and Origin rivals Nathan Cleary and Harry Grant believe experience in the state head-to-head could tell.
Storm call blindsided playmaker Pezet: manager
Manager Braith Anasta says Jonah Pezet's decision to move from Melbourne is opportunities, which are limited with Jahrome Hughes now locked in until 2030.
Haas set to rip into ‘special’ Stefano in Pacific war
Samoa prop Payne Haas expects Tonga opposite Stefano Utoikamanu to be at his best in the Pacific Cup clash, but says the pair are far from off-field enemies.
Sharks star set for surgery in blow to 2026 title hopes
Scans have revealed Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo ruptured his ACL while on New Zealand duty, with the injury putting his 2026 season in jeopardy.
Record-breaker Katoa tipped for more Tongan heroics
Tonga half Isaiya Katoa has been plotting his side's path to Pacific Cup glory for weeks as he takes a remarkable all-time record into the clash with Samoa.
England set to unleash Ashes answer to Reece Walsh
England are ready to start the first rugby league Ashes Test by unleashing Hull KR's Super League grand final man-of-the-match Mikey Lewis at Wembley.
Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat
An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.
Dolphins-bound lock in same class as Burgess: England
England will have a core of NRL players leading their Ashes challenge, with Dolphins-bound Morgan Knowles also expected to be a key player for the hosts.
‘Attack the game’: Katoa brings Walsh mantra to Tonga
Tonga halfback Isaiya Katoa has revealed how adopting the unbounded confidence of Brisbane grand final hero Reece Walsh will inspire him in the Pacific Cup.
We won’t blame the referee if Kangaroos lose: Walters
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters insists the referee won't have a decisive influence on the first Test, despite differing rule interpretations in England.
Two Izzys better than one for Tonga as halves reunite
Tonga's new halves Isaiah Iongi and Isaiya Katoa were Penrith teammates in the juniors, and Iongi can't wait to make his Test debut against Samoa.
Robust ex-Wallabies winger calls time on Test career
Marika Koroibete says his Test career is "done", happy to pass the baton to the Wallabies' next-generation wingers aspiring to play at the 2027 World Cup.
Titans all in on Hannay as Bellamy puts call on hold
Josh Hannay will coach Gold Coast for the next three years after Craig Bellamy pushed back any decision on his coaching future.