Jo Barrettā€™s incredible impact on womenā€™s rugby league in Queensland has been recognised, with the QRL announcing on Tuesday that its Under 17 female competition will be named after the trailblazing Fox League commentator.

The team lists are in for the Rugby League World Cup finals as the Australian men and women look to fend off the might of New Zealand on Sunday.

The team lists are in for the Rugby League World Cup finals as the Australian men and women look to fend off the might of New Zealand on Sunday.

The NRLā€™s free agency period is heating up, with a number of big names closing in on new deals now that November 1 players are officially able to speak to rival clubs .

Life feels normal again for Phoenix Crossland who made his long-awaited return to the footy field on Saturday night after serving a four-match ban for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary that led to ā€œone of the darkest timesā€ of his life.

Josh Addo-Carr has been cleared to return to the Eels by the NRL integrity unit and is set to be back at training with the club next week.

Former AFL player Scott Selwood has made the move to the NRL after agreeing to become the Melbourne Stormā€™s leadership coach.

Former AFL player Scott Selwood has made the move to the NRL after agreeing to become the Melbourne Stormā€™s leadership coach.

The PNG Chiefs have confirmed that former Blues halfback Trent Hodkinson has joined Willie Petersā€™ inaugural coaching staff.

The Chiefsā€™ big money deal for Jarome Luai has come under fire, with journalist Phil Rothfield delivering an almighty swipe at the star playmaker.