Former Canberra playmaker Mark McLinden is identified as the man who invaded the field and arrested at Sunday's NRL grand final.

The incident reportedly took place on the night of the grand final and has been referred to NRL Integrity Unit.

Australian have copped a hit before the World Cup with Millie Boyle and Tamika Upton both withdrawing from the Jillaroos squad.

Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has responded to recruit Apisai Koroisau’s dig that left fans fuming as another jab from a second high-profile recruit has been revealed.

The Wests Tigers are closing in on a deal for veteran Knights forward David Klemmer.

The Eels are picking up the pieces after a brutal grand final loss and now they could face a “spotfire circus” when it comes to the future of their star halves.