Tongan Rugby
Lalakai Foketi doesn't think he's earned a phone call from Joe Schmidt, but as the lone Australian left standing in the Super Rugby Pacific season hasn't closed the door on a Wallabies return.
Queensland centre Robert Toia is living on muscle memory when it comes to his mum's magical porridge but he credits where he is today for being one of 10 children."It was the best," Toia said.
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa returned from NSW camp to star in a 48-10 thrashing of the Sydney Roosters and secure his side's sixth win in a row.
Benji Marshall claims it's inaccurate to attribute Jarome Luai's pending move to the PNG Chiefs as the catalyst for Wests Tigers' mid-season implosion.
NSW prop Addin Fonua-Blake admits he had a "tough" State of Origin debut, but now turns his attention to the challenge of a first bench appearance in nearly four years.
It has been a whirlwind week for Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa, but coach Kristian Woolf insists he is right to lead the team after being on the cusp of a NSW debut.
Moeaki Fotuaika was sitting by his pool, with his son at his side, relishing the Gold Coast warmth. Then his good friend and rampaging Titans prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui dialled his number.
Queensland debutant Kulikefu Finefeuiaki credits giving up a family favourite Tongan dish as one reason why he is now a streamlined wrecking ball set to unleash his best in State of Origin.
Laurie Daley has defended his surprise decision to drop back-rower Haumole Olakau'atu for uncapped Dylan Lucas as the NSW coach downplayed fears over the fitness of five-eighth Mitchell Moses.
New Queensland forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been rewarded for punching out incredible numbers for the Dolphins this season as he prepares to make his State of Origin debut in Melbourne.
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been recalled and Dolphins wrecking ball Kulikefu Finefeuiaki handed a Queensland debut for the second State of Origin showdown in Melbourne.
Manly are lobbying the NRL for an exemption to play Tolu Koula in round 14 after their star centre suffered a head knock in the illegal tackle that defined State of Origin I.
Few NRL players come out on top in a head to head with James Fisher-Harris which is why Penrith winger Paul Alamoti was only too happy to claim victory in the pair's running battle by silencing the tr...