We have finally arrived at the final week of the group stage at the Rugby League World Cup, with semi-final berths and Kangaroos spots on the line.

Less than five days before he hits the open market on November 1, highly-rated Gold Coast Titans halfback Zane Harrison is on the verge of confirming his long-term future.

We have finally arrived at the final week of the group stage at the Rugby League World Cup, with semi-final berths and Kangaroos spots on the line.

Less than five days before he hits the open market on November 1, highly-rated Gold Coast Titans halfback Zane Harrison is on the verge of confirming his long-term future.

The Sam Walker sweepstakes are off and racing... however, it appears the South Sydney Rabbitohs won’t be entering.

The Sam Walker sweepstakes are off and racing... however, it appears the South Sydney Rabbitohs won’t be entering.

Hudson Young’s contract negotiations involving Canberra and the PNG Chiefs have been described as the “dumbest” one leading journalist has ever seen while another has questioned his loyalty to Ricky Stuart.

He is among the most powerful and ruthless figures in rugby league and on Monday evening, Roosters supremo Nick Politis once again made good on that reputation.

The ongoing Sam Walker saga has taken another turn, with Trent Robinson revealing the superstar halfback is yet to call him since the Roosters officially withdrew their offer to him.

It was the day before Billy Slater named his team for the State of Origin series opener, and Michael Ennis woke up to back page news: Kalyn Ponga would be Queensland’s halfback.