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Eli Katoa’s seizure and brain bleed prompts calls for NRL to assess concussion protocols

The NRL is assessing whether there was a failure in the application of concussion procedures after the Tonga star underwent emergency surgery

The Guardian - AU

Ex-NRL stars Johns, Tallis buy into Titans' ownership

Former NRL stars Matt Johns and Gorden Tallis are among a host of new owners to have bought into Gold Coast in what has been labelled a legacy-defining move.

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Pitch invading prankster Daniel Jarvis charged after lining up with Kangaroos players at Ashes Test

A pitch invader who lined up alongside Australia players before the weekend’s rugby league Ashes Test in Liverpool has been charged by UK police

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Josh Addo-Carr: Playing for Australia brings out the best in players

Australia followed up their first Test victory at Wembley with a hard-fought 14-4 win.

The Independent UK

The eye-catching NRL auditions in PNG's dominant win

Exactly a year out from the PNG Chiefs being able to hit the market for NRL players, their national side has claimed the Pacific Bowl by flogging Fiji.

AAP

Klemmer's future decided as prop leaves the Dragons

David Klemmer will have a new home in 2026, locking in his future after going unsigned by St George Illawarra.

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Defiant Roar hold City 0-0 in spicy Suncorp stalemate

Brisbane Roar showcased their new-found resilience in a ferocious home 0-0 draw against Melbourne City, who lost star Matthew Leckie to a hamstring complaint.

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Papenhuyzen explains exit, exploring life after NRL

Ryan Papenhuyzen has taken to Instagram to explain his decision to leave the Melbourne Storm, indicating he won't return to the NRL in 2026.

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Perth ready to dive into deep end as player talks start

Perth are set to enter the market and make their first big play for top-line talent, with close to 170 NRL free agents able to be approached from November.

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Why Broncos great fears Walsh could be lost to league

Brisbane great Corey Parker fears Reece Walsh could one day be tempted to walk away from rugby league and join a rival code.

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League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

Rugby league's international eligibility rules will not be changing, with IRL chair Troy Grant declaring they have helped make the global game better than ever.

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Tonga, Samoa set for showdown in new World Cup format

Officials are set to unveil a unique format for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which will include Samoa and Tonga facing off while in opposite groups.

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Fifita officially a Rabbitoh as Titans saga ends

David Fifita has signed with South Sydney on a two-year deal, after the Rabbitohs and Gold Coast agreed on a release deal for the star second-rower.

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Black can keep Pezet honest for Broncos No.7: Reynolds

Adam Reynolds hopes Brisbane tyro Coby Black will challenge Jonah Pezet for the No.7 spot in 2027 when the former Melbourne half arrives on a three-year deal.

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Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

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Deal done: Manly superstar backs himself on new deal

Manly fans can breathe easier after Tom Trbojevic signed a one-year contract extension, giving both he and the Sea Eagles flexibility for the future.

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'Pure X-factor': Cleary hails the Roos' historic freak

It's not just Britain swooning over Reece Walsh's amazing talent, as even Nathan Cleary thinks he's up there with the most talented rugby league players ever.

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Hail Nanai: Storming Samoa into Pacific Cup final

Lightning stopped play for 95 minutes as the biggest crowd in 68 years for a league Test in Australia not involving the Kangaroos watched Samoa beat Tonga 34-6.

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Chasing perfection: Walsh not content with super show

Reece Walsh was dazzling, once again, on his international debut, but the new Kangaroo reckoned we'd seen nothing yet after his tour de force against England.

The Guardian - UK

London mauling: Kangaroos return to rule roost with harsh lesson for England

Australia enjoy a field day swatting away rivals in latest punt of NRL’s mission to make rugby league a global sport

AAP

Samoa coach's warning over 'archaic' eligibility push

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has urged rugby league officials not to touch eligibility rules, declaring the international game has never been better.

The Independent UK

England dealt Ashes blow with defeat by Australia in first Test at Wembley

Reece Walsh scored the first of four tries for the visitors after 22 minutes.

AAP

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created.

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Cook Islands make history to win Pacific Bowl

Cook Islands have won back-to-back women's rugby league Tests for the first time, blowing Tonga off the park 42-24 to claim the Pacific Bowl in Port Moresby.

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Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL

The rise of Tonga and Samoa has laid bare the need for more fairness with funding and support for both nations from the NRL, both coaches claim.

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