The NRL’s November 1 feeding frenzy is nearly here, with Sam Walker and Hudson Young already officially becoming free agents after the Roosters and Raiders withdrew their offers.

The Wheelaroos will have prime-time exposure this Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, and they are hoping to use it to take their rough-and-tumble, uniquely inclusive sport mainstream.

In a bombshell move the Sydney Roosters have withdrawn their contract offer for Sam Walker beyond 2027.

The Canberra Raiders have withdrawn a $4.4 million offer to State of Origin forward Hudson Young.

From blowout results to bumper attendances, here are the highlights from week two of the Rugby League World Cup. 

NRL boss Peter V’landys has reaffirmed the league’s stance that the PNG Chiefs won’t be able to sign players to contracts that are under market value.

The problem for Kevin Walters is not a lack of star power or individual match winners.

Australia will reportedly hand an emerging Raiders star a debut Kangaroos jersey for their final group game.

Tyra Ekepati fulfilled a promise to her late grandfather when she made her international debut for Samoa over the weekend, a moment that carried meaning far beyond rugby league.

Dolphins captain and Tongan superstar Isaiya Katoa has urged his club to do everything they can to retain teammate Jack Bostock as he prepares to hit the open market on November 1.