NRL and All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams says he could have died at any moment after doctors discovered a life-threatening heart condition.

Sonny Bill Williams has revealed he recently underwent open-heart surgery in an emotional 24-minute video posted on YouTube. Sam Worthington

Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has confirmed Matt Burton is free to test his value on the open market before November 1.

The PNG Chiefs approached All Blacks star Damian McKenzie about a shock code switch after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Tom Decent

Follow live updates as Tonga take on Lebanon from CommBank Stadium, Sydney, in the Rugby League World Cup. Stuff sports reporters

A late omission has forced Tonga to shake-up their halves pairing for their blockbuster World Cup clash against Lebanon.

Former NRL star and cancer-stricken Nathan Merritt has been charged with possessing a replica pistol and cocaine.

He started his international career with the Cook Islands, and with Kalyn Ponga's arrival to the Kiwis, he thought about finishing there too. Mat Kermeen

“I’m going to take his head off.”

The Chiefs are resuming their strong pursuit of AJ Brimson with coach Willie Peters keen to add the Titans star to PNG’s growing roster.