Melbourne Storm centre Jack Howarth has revealed how a bout of appendicitis earlier this year led to doctors finding a tumour which could have become a lot worse down the track if it hadn’t been detected so early.

Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the conclusion of the NRLW grand final.

New Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters was part of an era where the green and gold jersey was the highest honour rugby league could offer and ahead of the return of the Ashes it's a legacy he's desperate to pass down to his players.

He didn’t pass a ball or make a tackle, but Billy Walters said he’s never experienced an emotional rollercoaster like the Broncos’ first title in nearly two decades – and the first person he thought of was his dad Kevin.

The men's rings are valued at $15,000, while the women's rings have a price tag of $10,000. 

Lockyer, Inglis, Hayne, Turbo, Tedesco, Edwards … Slater.

It’s Michael Maguire’s greatest triumph. The rebuilding and rewiring of one of the biggest NRL stars we’ve seen. Neil Breen

NRLW Halfback of the Year Jesse Southwell was one of five debutants named as Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner unveiled her squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships.

Nearly a third of the Kangaroos’ 23-man squad are debutants, with new coach Kevin Walters picking seven uncapped players for the upcoming Ashes Tour, headlined by electric fullback Reece Walsh.

Peter V’landys has laughed off the threat of R360 overshadowing the upcoming Ashes tour, with the ARLC chairman calling the rebel league a “competition out of a Corn Flakes box” that has the potential to end careers.