Payne Haas is reportedly close to signing a mega deal with rebel rugby competition R360 in what would be a major blow to the Brisbane Broncos and the NRL.

Shanice Parker is the daughter of a Jillaroos World Cup player, but meeting her biological father as a teenager has prompted her to represent New Zealand.

Payne Haas could be playing his final game for Samoa on Sunday amid reports of a code switch to R360.

The Kangaroos may hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Ashes series, but they have not been completely satisfied with their performances in England.

Former Kangaroos player Mark Geyer has called for changes to the next Ashes Tour after six members of Australia’s touring party failed to play a game in the 2025 installment.

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has opened up on his brutal sacking from ther Broncos a year after he almost guided them to an elusive premiership.