The day a war cry stood for peace – and rocked rugby league’s world

The day a war cry stood for peace – and rocked rugby league’s world

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.

  • byDan Walsh

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‘Brought us closer together’:Manly pair break silence on rainbow jersey saga

‘Brought us closer together’:Manly pair break silence on rainbow jersey saga

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.

  • byDan Walsh
‘It’s just my job’:Martin equals world record with boot as PNG give Tonga huge scare

‘It’s just my job’:Martin equals world record with boot as PNG give Tonga huge scare

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.

  • byDan Walsh
HSC,World Cup and Wayne:The Tongan teen Penrith dropped for linking with Bennett

HSC,World Cup and Wayne:The Tongan teen Penrith dropped for linking with Bennett

Months after being stood down for selection by Penrith after signing with the Dolphins,Isaiya Katoa is playing in the World Cup.

  • byDan Walsh
‘I don’t know what I was thinking’:Tupou’s error that changed Origin decider

‘I don’t know what I was thinking’:Tupou’s error that changed Origin decider

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?

  • byAdam Pengilly
Representative round key takeouts:What we learnt from Origin and the Tests

Representative round key takeouts:What we learnt from Origin and the Tests

Isabelle Kelly,Joey Manu,Josh Schuster,Justin Olam and Nathan Cleary all starred for their sides in an action-packed weekend.

  • byCaden Helmers,Phil Lutton,Dan Walsh,Adrian Proszenko andAdam Pengilly
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Kiwis put World Cup favourites Australia on notice with Tongan trouncing
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Kiwis put World Cup favourites Australia on notice with Tongan trouncing

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.

  • byAdrian Proszenko
Representative round previews:Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups
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Representative round previews:Experts analyse the head-to-head match-ups

The weekend’s rep action kicks off with women’s Origin on Friday night before three back-to-back Test matches on Saturday.

  • byCaden Helmers,Christian Nicolussi,Adrian Proszenko andDan Walsh
Bennett confident teen star can handle international baptism of fire

Bennett confident teen star can handle international baptism of fire

Isaiya Katoa is one of the Dolphins’ key signings and has been touted as a potential superstar. But is it too early to play a Test before being tried at NSW Cup or NRL level?

  • byAdam Pengilly andCaden Helmers
‘Foot in both camps’:Blues pair Tupou,Staggs named in Tonga Test squad

‘Foot in both camps’:Blues pair Tupou,Staggs named in Tonga Test squad

Tongan coach Kristian Woolf and Blues counterpart Brad Fittler have spoken about what to do with Daniel Tupou and Kotoni Staggs.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
‘Tonga will always be there’:Hasler urges Olakau’atu to help save NSW

‘Tonga will always be there’:Hasler urges Olakau’atu to help save NSW

The Manly second-rower burst into Origin contention with another five-star display,but does he want to play for the Blues this year?

  • byAdam Pengilly