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Australia's hopes of claiming the Pacific Championships are handed a major boost with star fullback Tamika Upton ruled fit to play after recovering from a calf injury.

Former NRL star Shaun Johnson has called for heads to roll after the "scary" incidents that saw Eliesa Katoa requiring oxygen pitchside after suffering three head knocks in Tonga's clash with New Zealand at Eden Park.

The Storm say Eli Katoa had surgery after suffering "seizure activity" following multiple head knocks in the Tonga and New Zealand clash, and the league and players' association are set to investigate.

Tongan forward Eliesa Katoa has been fitted with an oxygen mask during the Pacific Championship Test match against New Zealand, after copping multiple blows to the head. 

A man is arrested by police after he lined up next to Cameron Munster before the Kangaroos' victory over England in the second Ashes Test in England.

Australia have won a tough physical battle in Liverpool to claim the second Test against England and ensure they will retain the Ashes.

After setting the NRL and international rugby league alight in recent months, Reece Walsh's next move could be one that leads him to global stardom.

The Jillaroos will have to cope without one of their stars in Sunday's Pacific Championships Test against New Zealand in Auckland.

After flirting with exits from the Titans previously, David Fifita makes his move official, joining the South Sydney Rabbitohs on a deal for the next two seasons.

Harry Grant is handed the captaincy of a major representative team for the first time as he is named to lead the Kangaroos in the second Ashes Test.