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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jillaroos reassert dominance with Pacific Cup triumph
Australia have ensured there would be no repeat of last year's Pacific Cup defeat with a comfortable win over New Zealand at CommBank Stadium.
Kangaroos withstand Tongan fightback to win Pacific Cup
Australia's Kangaroos have claimed the Pacific Cup with a 20-14 win over Tonga.
Dearden leads Kangaroos to Pacific Cup win over Tonga
The Kangaroos are Pacific Cup champions after withstanding waves of attack from Tonga to claim a 20-14 win in the final.
Tonga’s future is bright, but Woolf’s path is unclear
Set to take charge of the Dolphins next year, Kristian Woolf can't guarantee the move into an NRL head coaching gig won't end his involvement with Tonga.
‘My dream jersey’: Togatuki content picking Jillaroos
Former Samoan representative Sarah Togatuki is hoping to play for Australia in Las Vegas after making it through her first series with the Jillaroos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bunnies’ Murray faces surgery that could impact 2025
South Sydney skipper Cameron Murray could face surgery on a wrist issue that has rubbed him out of the rest of the Kangaroos' Pacific Championships campaign.
Papenhuyzen looms as next big chip after Gutherson exit
Parramatta's decision to release Clint Gutherson from his contract will prompt change at the Eels and throw Ryan Papenhuyzen's future in the spotlight.
Roosters tell May he’s free to leave in shock move
The Sydney Roosters have made the surprise move to tell prop Terrell May he can leave the club, in the latest big move on the NRL transfer market.
Sharks risk feeling salary-cap bite in NRL silly season
Almost 190 NRL players will be able to negotiate with rivals from November 1, with Cronulla facing the biggest challenge to keep their squad together.
Reece Walsh signs new Broncos deal until end of 2029
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has inked a four-year extension as he outlines why he is ready to lead a premiership challenge under new coach Michael Maguire.