The Roosters playmaker drew parallels to his famous father with a match-winning performance for the Kumuls over the Bati,who unearthed a star of their own.
David Nofoaluma was a driving force in his side’s 30-point thumping of the Cook Islands.
Joseph Manu was a standout as New Zealand defeated Tonga 26-6 at Mt Smart Stadium to send an ominous message before the upcoming World Cup.
The New Zealand front-rower has emerged as one of the best in the competition,but is out of sight and out of mind down in Canberra.
Equality Australia has hit out at the International Rugby League after it followed swimming in banning transgender athletes but the NRL is yet to formulate its own policy.
On June 2,1962,a record six rugby league players were sent off by referee Cliff Brown in a NSW vs England game after wild play culminated in a giant brawl.
Organisers are considering playing warm-up games in Australia to accommodate the NRL grand final as the feud over the withdrawal of Australia and New Zealand is put to bed.
The Tories,who have never previously shown any interest in rugby league,are now backing it because their research reveals it is more important to northerners than darts,racing pigeons and even soccer.
Tournament organisers were fuming after claiming they were only given about 10 minutes notice of the announcement.
Rugby league is already jockeying to become an Olympic sport for Brisbane 2032. But it’s not the only sport that wants in.
Arguments over forward passes could soon become a thing of the past as the NRL prepares to trial technologies that could provide a definitive call.