| No. | Name | |
|---|---|---|
1Kalyn Ponga, - | ||
2Ken Sio, - | ||
3Sione Mata'utia, - | ||
4Nathan Ross, - | ||
5Shaun Kenny-Dowall, - | ||
6Connor Watson, - | ||
7Jack Cogger, - | ||
8Herman Ese'ese, - | ||
9Slade Griffin, - | ||
10Daniel Saifiti, - | ||
11Lachlan Fitzgibbon, - | ||
12Aidan Guerra, - | ||
13Mitchell Barnett, - | ||
| Replacements | ||
14Jamie Buhrer, - | ||
15Chris Heighington, - | ||
17Jacob Saifiti, - | ||
19Jacob Lillyman, - | ||
*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold
Australia have reasserted their status as the heavyweights of international women's rugby league, thrashing New Zealand 24-4 in the Pacific Cup final as revenge for last year's decider.
Samoa have booked historic rugby league Tests against the Jillaroos and Kiwi Ferns by thumping Papua New Guinea 34-12 to win promotion to the top tier of the Pacific Championships.
Captain Addin Fonua-Blake has warned his Tongan teammates they must find an extra gear as they look to upset Australia and write their names into the country's sporting folklore.
The Manly Sea Eagles and former coach Des Hasler have avoided a bitter courtroom showdown, after agreeing to settle a messy contract dispute at the 11th hour.
St George Illawarra Dragons have announced the signing of Clint Gutherson on a three-year deal.
Despite the regular battles of a largely media-driven "war" between rugby league and its winter rivals, the average fan is more than capable of enjoying the best of all codes.
KNI
RAB
