The Tongan star underwent emergency surgery to ease pressure on his brain following a series of head knocks while playing for Tonga against New Zealand earlier this month. Louis Herman-Watt

Threats of long bans for prospective R360 players prompted "a handful" of them to withdraw from the rebel league, which now says it will launch in 2028 instead of next year.

Proposed global rugby league competition R360 has delayed its launch until 2028, organisers announced on Friday in a stunning development to its disruption of the sport.

Titans coach Josh Hannay has revealed what his spine will look like in 2026, with AJ Brimson set to play five-eighth, while he opened up on his bid to make Tino Fa’asuamaleaui a better leader.

Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen could be seen playing in an American rugby union competition next year as a potential pathway before a rumoured stint in R360.

The Titans are hoping for a club-wide reset ahead of the 2026 season.

Broncos officials have refused to put a deadline on Payne Haas to make a call on his future as the world’s best front-rower weighs up staying loyal or accepting a life-changing offer to join R360.

The last time the Roosters brought in two superstars to shake up the spine resulted in back-to-back premierships, and it’s why skipper James Tedesco won’t be worried if it “takes time” for their combinations to click into gear.

Tom Trbojevic says things between he and his brother Jake aren’t “awkward” following Manly’s announcement that the fullback will captain the Sea Eagles in 2026.

Brisbane Broncos star Kotoni Staggs will commit to playing for Australia at next year’s World Cup – if Kevin Walters remains Kangaroos coach.