Brad Walter

The Kangaroos and Jillaroos remain No.1, while Samoa have skyrocketed up the women’s IRL World Rankings and Tonga are back in the men's top four.

Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has met Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa and been a special guest at a youth tournament as he reconnects with his Samoan heritage.

Papua New Guinea-born representative star Xavier Coates believes the young talent coming through the nation's pathways will ensure the NRL's newest team is competitive from the outset.

Papua New Guinea-born representative star Xavier Coates believes the young talent coming through the nation’s pathways will ensure the NRL’s newest team is competitive from the outset.

Nigerian women’s coach Bolu Fagborun is set to travel to Australia with the aim of recruiting heritage players and securing sponsors for the African nation's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Jillaroos stars believe the decision to stage a women’s Test at Allegiant Stadium will help build a female audience for the game in the United States and attract more Americans to the NRLW.

Ontario Ospreys players hope to catch the eye of NRLW scouts as they attempt to defend their NRL Vegas 9s title and maintain the club’s proud record of having never lost a match.

Former Dragons fullback Matt Dufty has compared the rivalry between Warrington and Vegas opponents Wigan to ANZAC Day games against Sydney Roosters.

Former Rabbitohs duo Faresa Palu and Benedict Tomu-Lopeti are set to boost the prospects of Utah-based club Riverton Seagulls at next month’s NRL 9s tournament in Las Vegas.

After being introduced to the NRL by a USA rugby sevens team-mate, Adam Channel is hoping to impress talent scouts in Vegas and plans to call on Storm recruit Moses Leo for tips.