Two young athletes from Rotuma have made an extraordinary leap into the national rugby league system after being identified by Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata during a development clinic on the island.

Melbourne Storm have reshaped their pack by signing former Knight Jack Hetherington on a one-year deal to cover the loss of Eli Katoa, who will miss the 2026 season through injury.

The Vodafone Fiji Bati, a team that has never missed the quarterfinals of a Rugby League World Cup since 2008, are now staring down one of their hardest challenges yet after being placed in a brutal Pool A for the 2026 edition in Australia.

Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou and his players are targeting World Cup history by building on their domination of the Pacific Bowl to reach the semi-finals at RLWC26.

The Cronulla Sharks had an impressive 2025 campaign, and are hoping to replicate that next season by locking in key member of their squad.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School Under 15 flyhalf Apisalome Saukuru has secured a scholarship to Wesley College for 2026, marking a major milestone in his rising rugby journey.

Fiji Police Rugby League coach Sale Tubuna says the side is “about 60 percent ready” as they intensify preparations for next week’s highly anticipated Sukuna Bowl rugby league showdown against Army.

As the nation paused to mark Remembrance Day, the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Rugby League side also took a moment to reflect, not just on the fallen heroes but on their own battle ahead, defending the Sukuna Bowl Rugby League title.

One exciting player that many Crusaders fans will be keeping an eye out for is new signing, Maloni Kunawave.

Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata has called for greater equality and preparation time for Pacific teams following the end of their Pacific Championship campaign.

Fiji Bati vice-captain Sunia Turuva says while the prospect of joining the new Papua New Guinea–based NRL team in 2028 is exciting, his focus remains firmly with the Wests Tigers.

Jarome Luai believes Samoa is stronger now than when they qualified for the World Cup final in 2022 and wants to create history by leading the Toa to victory in Sunday’s Pacific Cup final against New Zealand at CommBank Stadium.