Cronulla are hopeful Ronaldo Mulitalo will be able to return at some stage in 2026. Liam O'Loughlin

Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss is an admirer of Kangaroos debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase, who he says will return to union in 2027 wiser and a better player.

For the first time in 23 years, Australia will be playing a (rugby league) Ashes series on UK soil.

The Eels are looking to add a second former Storm star to their roster for 2026, with the club reportedly interested in hulking prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

For the first time in 22 years, Australia and England will do battle in an Ashes series.

Ali Brigginshaw is on the brink of making history — this weekend, the next and by the end of the 2026 World Cup.