Former England Test forward James Graham has given his opinion on Xavier Willison’s contract situation as the hulking prop heads to market on November 1.

From Kalyn Ponga's magnificent Test debut to a mighty Tongan victory years in the making here are the quick hits from week one of the Rugby League World Cup.

The Broncos are at risk of losing another star forward after revelations that Paul Morgan medallist Xavier Willison is set to head to November 1 to test his value on the open market.

Australian Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters is set to experiment with his side for their match against Fiji with a Sydney Roosters duo headlining the players who will be called-up into the squad.

England coach Brian McDermott refused to blame a “death route” travel schedule that left his players “buggered” in the lead-up to their opening World Cup game against Tonga on Saturday.

It is ridiculous to suggest that anyone who doesn’t sing Advance Australia Fair should not be allowed to play for the Kangaroos or Jillaroos.

An injury to Mitchell Moses has created a two-way battle for the Kangaroos halfback position, but there may be a clear solution as coach Kevin Walters contemplates his options.

The Fiji Bati were all class as they opened their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 40-12 win over the Cook Islands.

New Zealand has never lost to any nation other than Australia in the international game, but they trailed for large stretches at McDonald Jones Stadium. Andrew Voerman

The PNG Chiefs had a mini win in their legal battle against NZ Rugby this week, but if they lose the war don’t expect to see them in the Land of the Long White Cloud.