Brad Walter

Lehi Hopoate was just 12 years old when he watched his brother Will help Tonga to an historic defeat of New Zealand at the 2017 World Cup.

Georgia Hale’s introduction to the Kiwi Ferns began just a few kilometres from where the team is staying in western Sydney ahead of Sunday’s Pacific Cup final but for the New Zealand captain it could have been on another planet.

Kiwi Ferns captain Georgia Hale is in contention to become the first woman to win the IRL Golden Boot in back-to-back years after a long list for the 2024 award was announced.

NRL Vegas combine winners Megan Pakulis and MarCaya Bailous will go head-to-head when the United States host Canada in a World Cup qualifying match in Florida.

Tom Dearden has vowed to fight to retain his Kangaroos No.6 jersey after overcoming initial nerves when called up for the Pacific Championships in place of the injured Cameron Munster.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga believes international rugby league has rarely been stronger as crowds, TV ratings and jersey sales confirm the Pacific Championships is the fastest growing area of the game.

Jillaroos stars Tarryn Aiken, Tiana Penitani and Tamika Upton are among the leading contenders for the 2024 IRL Golden Boot after helping Australia to victory in the Pacific Championships.

Harry Grant, Tom Trbojevic and Isaah Yeo are in line to become the first Kangaroos player to win the IRL Golden Boot since 2017.

“I’ll show these boys how to get up the hill”. That was Clint Gutherson’s vow to Shane Flanagan as St George Illawarra’s star recruit joined

Todd Carney and Mitchell Pearce provided tips from their own experiences to the next crop of aspiring stars at the 2025 NRL Rookie Camp.