Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. 

The Blues have named their squad and Queensland have unveiled their team for Game II of the 2026 Origin series — and a number of winners and losers have emerged.

Former NRL enforcer and Fijian international Kane Evans has detailed his battles with alcohol, substance addiction and suicidal thoughts while wrestling with his sexuality in an emotional interview aired on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy on Monday night. Dan Walsh

The “incredible” numbers behind the Tigers’ decline since Jarome Luai signed with the Chiefs have been laid bare, with the “jury still out” on the NRL’s early season surprise packet.

Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans has become the second male player in league history to come out as gay.

Brisbane’s stunning five-game losing streak and fall from grace after last year’s premiership triumph could see coach Michael Maguire suddenly come under pressure.

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo was a relieved man in his post-game press conference on Monday afternoon, revealing the “medical marvel” behind their hard-fought 14-12 win.

All eyes will be on Stephen Crichton in this clash.

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has passionately defended teammate Ezra Mam after he came under scrutiny for his last-minute blunder in the loss to the Titans on the weekend.

Jai Arrow threw the coin toss at the AFL’s Big Freeze 12 match between Collingwood and Melbourne.