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‘That’s who I play for’: The family tragedy driving Samoan star’s World Cup campaign
Annetta Nu’uausala’s father never complained about the sacrifices he made for his family.
Rugby League World Cup 2026: England rugby league at crossroads as negotiations with NRL about buying Super League break down, breakaway competition, Peter V’landys, broadcast rights, TV ratings
Rugby league in England is at a crossroads, according to one of its former greats, as the NRL bids to take control of the struggling Super League.
‘Now he’s gone’: Bradman Best takes parting shot at former Knights official
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.
Amid the hunt for World Cup glory one of Tonga's greats is not done yet
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.
Warriors re-sign star hooker on the same day it’s revealed he’s in Kiwis camp
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
Knights’ timely move after recruitment guru’s exit; Bulldogs lock down rising star — Daily
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.
Potential PNG signing helping to heal Cooper Bai's family rift
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.
‘Devastating’: Roosters star in ‘freak accident’; moment that left NRL hard man in tears — Daily
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.
Broncos prodigy set to leave club after Madge’s shock call — Whispers
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.
‘It touched the boys’ hearts’: Eli Katoa’s emotional return to Tonga squad
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
