Kotoni Staggs must decide between representing Australia or Tonga at the international level, and says there is one key factor that will tip his decision either way.

The London Broncos might be the only rugby league club in Britain to have experienced relegation before a season even began — and Darren Lockyer, through the help of PNG Players, is hoping to bring them back.

The draws for next year's rugby league world cups have been confirmed, with a format change on the cards for the men's and women's tournaments. 

After a rugby league lifetime in maroon and white, Daly Cherry-Evans pulled on his new colours for the first time, and the veteran's move to the Sydney Roosters was a look into an uncanny valley beyond. 

Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery.

Parramatta star Zac Lomax is released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.

A leading concussion expert calls for sporting bodies to strengthen their protocols on players who are concussed before and during matches. 

Te Maire Martin knows what it takes to get back on the field after a brain bleed, but warns that Eli Katoa's path is not going to be exactly identical for one reason.

New Zealand stopped Samoa from making history in the Pacific Championship final but the match was a tantalising reminder of what's possible for rugby league in the days to come.