Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to pursue a career in rugby union.

The rugby league community is in mourning following the passing of Fijian international and former Canterbury Bulldogs junior Mesake ‘Mes’ Ravonu.

Angus Crichton is the latest Roosters player to confirm a code switch ahead of the next World Cup in Australia. Iain Payten and Christian Nicolussi

Australian Kangaroos and NSW Blues representative Angus Crichton is set to become the latest NRL star to depart the Sydney Roosters with the backrower reportedly agreeing to a code switch to rugby union.

Daly Cherry-Evans in the tricolours.

Reuben Garrick has broken his silence on his pending departure from the Manly Sea Eagles, admitting it was a “bloody tough” decision.

At this time of the year, expectations around the NRL are high, but how realistic are they?

Super League hooker Jarrod O’Connor could potentially find himself becoming the latest Leeds Rhinos player to make the switch to the NRL, with the 24-year-old finding himself in hot demand.

Matt Lodge could be included in North Queensland’s squad for their season-opener in Las Vegas after confirming they are hoping to secure a US visa for the prop. Robert Dillon

The Rugby League Players Association has weighed in on Zac Lomax’s contract saga, urging clubs against tapping players on the shoulder to force them into a move.