If you think rugby league's rep round is pointless or means nothing, the pre-match scenes before the Test matches will prove you wrong.
He was transported to hospital by ambulance and died soon after, leaving the NRL world in shock. But in the first international rugby league in the best part of three years, it clearly means everything to these players to represent their countries and their ancestries. Stream Rugby League Internationals LIVE on Kayo this Saturday 25th June. NZ vs Tonga Women 1:30PM
Before the game, Josh Schuster told himself he wouldn't cry. He meant it too, he really did. But when the Samoan national anthem rang out, and Schuster ...
Rugby league often has a terrible habit of rarely missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity. "Iโm really proud, especially for David Mead in his last game. "I will bring this jersey back there, to my home. I love him so much." I can't believe I scored a try. "It was the first time I'd represented my country. I was out of words for several minutes. This is my dream," Yei said. The three sports exist in different universes. "Words can't really describe the feelings that you feel. "As soon as I put this jumper on it made me into another man. Rugby league will never be a world game like football and until rugby league Test matches can equal State of Origin in public interest, a transition that could take decades if it's even possible, the international game will not be the pinnacle of the code like it is in rugby union.