Eels boss Jim Sarantinos has publicly addressed Zac Lomax’s early walkout from the club, expressing his shock at the outside back’s stunning call.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has slammed George Burgess’s attempts to make a blockbuster heavyweight bout between the pair, describing the South Sydney premiership hero as “a nobody” whose call out was fuelled by beers.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona calls out his former rugby league competitors after making a successful transition to the fight game by knocking out Jeremy Latimore.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona knocked out former Warriors prop Jeremy Latimore in the opening round with a brutal uppercut. Zachary Gates

The Perth Bears have a starting side after Tigers winger Luke Laulilii was confirmed as their 13th signing on a two-year deal ahead of their inaugural season in 2027.

Ali Brigginshaw announces she has played her last State of Origin game for Queensland as she looks to focus on one final NRLW season with Brisbane.

As Zac Lomax strives to gain entry back into the NRL after a failed defection attempt to R360, he can consider ARLC boss Peter V’landys in his corner.

Fans will get their first taste of NRL action for 2026 in just three weeks when the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge kicks off at Kogarah’s Jubilee Stadium.

The Bears are steadily building their roster ahead of their 2027 NRL entry, but there’s two other players the club should be aiming to recruit.

Broncos star Payne Haas has left his future up in the air with the prop only agreeing to a one-year extension with the reigning premiers.