Australia
‘Footy is a business’: Moses speaks on Gutherson, Eels and injury
After the Kangaroos’ victory over Tonga, halfback Mitchell Moses looks ahead to the post-Gutherson era at the Eels.
- by Billie Eder
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Kangaroos spoil Tonga’s fairytale to claim Pacific Championships title
Australia are Pacific Champions once again after holding off a stirring Tonga fightback in a pulsating Test at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.
- by Billie Eder
‘It was definitely a bit hairy’: The day Harry Grant turned into a lifesaver
After a fateful Christmas Day experience eight years ago, nobody appreciates the importance of water safety more than Australian hooker Harry Grant.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘He thought I was tipsy’: The phonecall that changed international rugby league
Jason Taumalolo had to convince his coach he was genuine about representing Tonga. Seven years on, the impact of his decision continues to be felt.
- by Dan Walsh
Mitchell, Schuster, Graham on deck for Rabbitohs pre-season, but Bennett a no-show
South Sydney’s stars returned to Maroubra on Wednesday, but supercoach Wayne Bennett was a notable absentee.
- by Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi and Dan Walsh
Why Sydney’s first Test sell-out in 30 years ramps up NRL expansion heat
Tonga’s famed “sea of red” is a sight to behold for NRL boss Andrew Abdo as he eyes a changing landscape for international rugby league.
- by Dan Walsh
They were offered a five-star city hotel. But Tonga chose to stay here instead
While the Kangaroos based themselves at Magenta Shores on the Central Coast, their opponents were happy to settle for more modest accommodation ahead of this weekend’s Pacific Championships final.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Cam Murray took a wrist injury into Sunday’s Kangaroos Test. That could be very costly for Rabbitohs
Mal Meninga has defended Australia’s handling of Cameron Murray’s wrist injury after it was revealed he did the initial damage in training in the lead-up to last Sunday’s win over New Zealand.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Wrist injury could sideline Cameron Murray for start of 2025 season
The Rabbitohs skipper has suffered a wrist injury that may require surgery in a huge blow for the Kangaroos and South Sydney.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘We’re not giving up’: NZ team to resurrect NRL expansion bid after sold-out double-header
The NRL has already rejected three expansion bids from New Zealand’s south island. But the game’s growing popularity across the ditch has convinced officials to try again.
- by Dan Walsh
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Muscle and mettle deliver revenge for Kangaroos after Kiwis threaten another boilover
A sequence of 24 straight tryline tackles secured retribution for Mal Meninga’s men after Shaun Johnson had looked set to inspire another New Zealand upset.
- by Dan Walsh
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