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Religion and rugby league: the spirit and songs lifting the Tongan team
The Tongan community turned out in force to welcome their rugby league team back to Sydney, singing hymns as the team practised.
- by Billie Eder
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‘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
Test rugby league as it happened: Jillaroos and Kangaroos avenge last year’s losses with victory in Christchurch
The Jillaroos have held New Zealand scoreless in Christchurch, while the Kangaroos also claimed victory over their New Zealand counterparts.
- by Billie Eder
Moses ready to take on Parramatta captaincy if Gutherson leaves
Parramatta’s most senior players, Mitchell Moses and Junior Paulo, have opened up about the potential loss of skipper Clint Gutherson and life under Jason Ryles.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Zac Bailey
Has a Jillaroo’s historic feat exposed glaring issues in the women’s game?
The Broncos winger etched her name into the history books with a remarkable display, but Australia’s emphatic triumph has raised serious questions.
- by Nick Wright
Turbo heroics raise big question: Four things learnt from Kangaroos’ win
In a clunky, error-riddled performances, the Kangaroos found a win to conquer Tonga, but leave Brisbane with questions to answer.
- by Nick Wright
Pacific Championships 2024 as it happened: Kangaroos secure victory against Tonga, Jillaroos put 84 points on PNG
The Jillaroos take on the Orchids at Suncorp Stadium before the Kangaroos go head-to-head with Tonga. Follow the action:
- by Billie Eder
Seven weeks ago, he was axed. Now, at 20, he holds the hope of a nation
Despite speculation a marquee star is seeking a return to Queensland, a young Dolphin appears set to retain his place in the side.
- by Nick Wright
‘Always destined for greatness’: Inside Dearden’s three-year transformation
Tom Dearden was shackled by early expectations, and for a period, that pressure proved insurmountable. But key childhood moments indicated he wouldn’t stay down long.
- by Nick Wright
‘We’ll be bringing more games’: Abdo’s PNG pledge ahead of expansion verdict
As Port Moresby put on a show, the NRL chief flagged a historic prospect for the rugby league-mad nation.
- by Dan Walsh