Ex-Australian player Terry Campese has been named in the Italy squad for the Rugby League World Cup, named in a 33-man squad which also features National Rugby League players James Tedesco, Nathan Brown and Daniel Alvaro

Ex-Australia test player Josh Papalii will make his debut for Samoa after being selected in their 24-man squad for the Rugby League World Cup

Brad Thorn replaces Nick Styles as Queensland Reds Super Rugby coach

Brisbane Broncos fullback David Mead will captain Papua New Guinea at the Rugby League World Cup in a 23-man squad that includes Cronulla's James Segeyaro

Quade Cooper to lead the Barbarians against Australia in Sydney

Fullback Billy Slater says he signed a one-year contract with the Melbourne Storm for the 2018 season to help repay the faith shown in him by the National Rugby League club through his lengthy injury layoff

Mal Meninga includes Slater, Kaufusi among 7 Storm players in Australia's World Cup squad

The Melbourne Storm ended a dominating season with an almost routine 34-6 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League grand final on Sunday

South African Dave Wessels says he's accepted the head coaching job at Super Rugby's Melbourne Rebels, shifting over from the now-disbanded Western Force in Perth

U.S. rapper Macklemore is wading into Australia's gay marriage debate by vowing to sing his marriage equality anthem "Same Love" during a weekend rugby final