A rollercoaster rookie year is about to end on a high for Lachlan Galvin,who is expected to be called up to wear the green and gold for the first time.
One of international rugby league’s most inspirational leaders leaves behind a massive void,but one player has been declared the man to fill those shoes.
It took just one training session for a Dolphins youngster to demand Tonga selection,and now he has three Tests to prove he is the club’s long-term maestro.
Another clash between the sides,which met in last year’s decider in Manchester,is being pitched as part of a revival of the “Four Nations” concept.
Samoa beat Pacific island rivals Tonga 20-18 in a nail-biter in Warrington to reach the final four for the first time in their history.
When Tonga and Samoa last collided in a World Cup,rugby league fans watched in awe. Five years on,the shockwaves are still being felt.
Toluta’u Koula and Haumole Olakau’atu have spoken for the first time about the controversy that was the beginning of the end for Des Hasler at Manly.
In the closest game of the tournament so far,the scores were locked at 18-18 with two minutes to go when Keaon Koloamatangi bagged a frantic,match-winning try for Tonga.
Months after being stood down for selection by Penrith after signing with the Dolphins,Isaiya Katoa is playing in the World Cup.
The ever dependable NSW winger lost his bearings trying to catch a Queensland kick before half-time. How much did it change one of the most famous Origin matches?
Isabelle Kelly,Joey Manu,Josh Schuster,Justin Olam and Nathan Cleary all starred for their sides in an action-packed weekend.