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Aussies may have Haas replacement as star mulls switch

Keaon Koloamatangi is considering putting his hand up to play for Australia in the Ashes series in what would be a boost for a side that's lost Payne Haas.

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Big love, Payno! - What Luai said on Samoa defection

Payne Haas is the latest rugby league star to switch allegiances from Australia, and Samoan international Jarome Luai is happy to take the credit.

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Love for both: Finefeuiaki has Tonga and Samoa in heart

Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set to make his Tonga debut but his family background means Samoa also tugs at his heartstrings.

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Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?

On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.

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Brisbane forward stocks take a further injury hit

Brisbane's forward stocks have taken a further battering with Jack Gosiewski set for an extended absence after having surgery on a fractured collarbone.

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Constant Gardiner: Samoa's field of dreams in bloom

Payne Haas has walked into Samoa's field of dreams and more may follow as coach Ben Gardiner explains the organic nature of the nation's recruitment success.

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Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum

Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.

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Broncos superstar to make big call on Samoa defection

Payne Haas is set to switch international allegiances, delivering an almighty boost to Samoa's hopes of winning a World Cup.

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Storm star in line for shock return ahead of NRL finals

While Melbourne are bracing for the best of Brisbane, their hard road to the finals could be eased by the early return of Jahrome Hughes.

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Broncos star back as Jensen plays for his future

Brisbane get one big bopper back and lose another for the away NRL clash with Melbourne as prop Corey Jensen targets a new contract.

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Tino hails Samoa visit as Test choice call looms

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is yet to make a call on whether he will make himself available for Samoa or Australia as he targets an early return from a knee injury.

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'Managed' Haas on track for Broncos' clash with Souths

Brisbane general manager of football Troy Thomson has revealed how the Broncos are handling Payne Haas through his lower back complaint.

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Holy Moses: Super Eels stun Broncos in thriller

Parramatta captain Mitchell Moses has returned from injury with a masterclass display to shock Brisbane in a deserved 22-20 win.

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Broncos to unleash 'super six' together for first time

Brisbane have a premiership window open and must make the most of it as six superstars take the field against Parramatta in their first game together.

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Walters will speak to Samoa trio about rep futures

New Australia coach Kevin Walters will deal with the threat of Samoa fielding three of his stars for the Pacific Championships and beyond when the time's right.

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Don't begrudge them: Carrigan gives Samoa trio blessing

Payne Haas could join the exodus to Samoa at the upcoming Pacific Championships.

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Hasler responds to speculation about his future

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler insists speculation about his imminent departure from the club is "unfounded" as Brisbane rest Payne Haas for the derby clash.

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'We call him Xavier Haas': Broncos beast shows fangs

When Brisbane lost Thomas Flegler to the Dolphins, they needed a forward to step into the breach and Xavier Willison is proving to be that man.

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Grieving Cameron Munster to make late dash to Maroons camp ahead of Origin decider

A ‘pretty upset’ Maroons captain Cameron Munster will return to camp barely 24 hours before this year’s decider following the death of his father

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Daley gets boost as duck-breaking decider chance looms

Brian To'o and Payne Haas have both been declared fit for State of Origin III, as NSW attempt to help Laurie Daley to his first series win in 11 years.

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The day NSW's star of the future blew Cleary away

NSW halfback Nathan Cleary remembers distinctly the day he first took notice of Isaiya Katoa, who is now rated a genuine State of Origin prospect of the future.

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Haas ready to face different Shibasaki in Origin arena

Gehamat Shibasaki is one of State of Origin's biggest bolters, but Payne Haas could see the Queenslander was a new man from the moment he returned to Brisbane.

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Penrith 2021 vibes as Blues brave litany of injuries

Three NSW players sat out their first training session in the Blue Mountains and two more were on modified duties, but Liam Martin sees it as history repeating.

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Star prop fit, Broncos coach savours big incoming boost

The Broncos welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from State of Origin as their first choice spine continues to take shape, with another key change to come.

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Blues confident tide will turn after Origin boilover

NSW are on the ropes after a litany of errors in Origin II but prop Payne Haas insists the Blues aren't down for the count ahead of the series decider.

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