Superstar Knights centre Bradman Best has fired a parting shot at the club’s former head of recruitment Peter O’Sullivan over his contract situation, suggesting a deal might get done now that the veteran administrator has left Newcastle.

Nobody has played rugby league for Tonga more than Tui Lolohea and as the island nation hunts its first ever World Cup the last survivor of the team's old days has proven he has still got plenty to offer. 

The Warriors have extended the NRL’s hooker of the year on the same day it was revealed he’s currently in camp with the Kiwis in Christchurch. Mat Kermeen

Newcastle have moved swiftly to replace former recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan, appointing ex-player agent Anthony Field to the role of Knights Head of Recruitment.

Cooper Bai's famous father Marcus was annoyed at him over a previous contractual decision, but says the pair have now moved past their rift.

England has suffered a “devastating blow” with premiership-winning Rooster Jasmin Strange ruled out of the World Cup after scans confirmed she suffered a major knee injury following a freak accident at training.

A dummy-half once likened to rugby league legend Cameron Smith has been tapped on the shoulder by the Broncos and is now free to leave the club.

The former Warriors star has not played since he needed fluid drained from his brain after suffering three separate blows to the head before and during Tonga’s Pacific Championships clash with New Zealand last November. Christian Nicolussi

The second week of the men’s Rugby League World Cup is almost here, with a few powerhouse teams resting stars as one eye turns towards the semi-finals.

Plans for a new lakeside stadium in the centre of Canberra have emerged this month, with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr calling for the proposed rectangular venue to also be configured for AFL and cricket matches.