News about Lote Tuqiri

After Leniu was accused of racially insulting the five-eighth, the former Brisbane Broncos and Wallabies actor (pictured right) didn't mince his words when he retaliated at Robinson's remarks (pictured right).

As a tumultuous family row erupted, Nemani Nadolo, husband Kimbly Wright (left, with their son, and inset), and younger brother Inosi (right, in cap) were celebrating his 36th birthday at the couple's $4 million home in Cammeray on Sydney's lower north shore.

According to reports, Western Forces is attempting to lure Broncos superstar Payne Haas to rugby union, a development that might fuel the code's animosity. The Perth-based staff have conducted "preliminary inquiries" with the giant prop's camp and have tabled a contract worth over $1.5 million per season, according to the Daily Telegraph. According to the paper, Rugby Australia is aware of the plan, which was recently discussed by the body and Western Force officials.

Joseph Suaalii, according to rumors, could leave the NRL this season and join the Wallabies ahead of schedule. The Tricolours were considering breaking ties with the 19-year-old before his deal comes to an end next season, according to Nine News on Monday. After agreeing to a three-year contract with Rugby Australia in March and releasing him now, Suaalii will change codes in 2025.

According to reports, Payne Haas is the next name on Rugby Australia's wish list, with the Broncos actor expected to succeed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a surprise code switch. Rugby Australia has been following the Broncos for more than two years and is determined to bring the iconic prop to rugby ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

George Gregan (pictured right) has revealed what the Wallabies taught high-profile NRL converts Lote Tuqiri, Mat Rogers, and Wendell Sailor (pictured left) leading into the 2003 World Cup in Australia. Gregan also described how he could have developed his own career in rugby league.

Morgan Turinui, a former Wallabies centre, has branded cheeky NRL player Brandon Smith a 'li' for remarks made about teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaaliy's code swap.

Peter V'landys (inset) has continued his tumultuous words with rugby union, slamming Roosters defector Joseph Suaalii for seeking 'easy money' following his shock code switch. V'landys, the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) chairman, has often referred to rugby union as 'boring' on long rants, and the gruff 61-year-old has maintained the trend since Suaalii announced that he would leave for the Wallabies and Waratahs after Suaalii announced that after the 2024 NRL season, he will continue to play. Suaalii will get sick' playing union and returning to rugby league with his tail between his legs, according to him.

Eddie Jones, the Wallabies' coach, has never denied his desire to groom some of the best young players in the NRL, and now rugby union has a player that fits that bill to a tee. The young star's defection will send shockwaves across the NRL, much like Wendell Sailor's, Lote Tuqiri, and Israel Folau's switches.

Since being appointed the new Wallabies defence coach this week, former premiership-winning NRL star Brett Hodgson (pictured right) is confident he will thrive in a new code. Jones (pictured left) was apparently taken note of by Hodgson's attention to detail and eagerness to succeed.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (pictured left) has confirmed that he will'silly not to consider all of my options', leaving the door open for him to play for the Wallabies next year and beyond. The Kiwi made his NRL debut with the Storm in 2015 and has won two premierships. Although new Wallabies coach Eddie Jones (pictured right) hasn't picked up the phone, he did persuade Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, and Mat Rogers to change codes ahead of the 2003 World Cup.

Eddie Jones, the new Australian manager, wasted no time in igniting a war of words with the NRL, dismissing footy boss Peter V'Landys as a "horse guy" who had to step outside the TAB and watch some rugby. Jones, who was fired by England in December, was sacked by Australia in December, but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was installed on Monday in a surprise move by Rugby Australia only eight months before the World Cup. Jones got Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, and Mat Rogers to change codes during his first stint as manager of the Wallabies between 2001 and 2005.

Jones, who was fired by England in December, was fired by England in December but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was installed by Rugby Australia only eight months before the World Cup. Jones came back from rugby league in 2001 and 2005, bringing Wendell Sailor, Lote Tuqiri, and Mat Rogers from rugby league in a high-profile recruitment drive.

Former North Queensland Cowboys coach Paul Green (pictured right) is seen limping his ankle after night out on the beers, according to NRL legend Johnathan Thurston (pictured left). In front of about 700 mourners at Green's funeral on Tuesday, the man affectionately known as 'JT' told the tale. It comes after the premiership-winning coach died suddenly in his Brisbane home aged just 49 on August 11. Amanda and their children, Emerson and Jed, are the survivors of Green's.

Several current and former NRL stars are paying their respects to Paul Green at the footy legend's funeral in Brisbane, with a public memorial scheduled later today. Jake Granville, Jason Taumalolo, and Kyle Feldt, both of whom appeared in the 2015 grand final under Green, were among the first to arrive.

Joseph Suaalii (pictured left), a rising star in NRL, is likely to earn a multi-year contract. Several other NRL stars are also auditioning for a massive deal worth $10 million over five years. Suaalii, 19, was a schoolboy rugby player at the King's School, and a big contract with RA with a yearly salary of $225 million will be well beyond what the Sydney Roosters can do.

It was the biggest convocation in State of Origins history, and Paul Green was in it up to his eyeballs. Since coach Wayne Bennett secretly flew long-back Allan Langer back from the United Kingdom to inspire the Maroons in Game III of the 2001 Origin series, it has always been remembered as 'Alfie's comeback.' Paul Green's main role in that historic match and the subpoena surrounding it is less well known. Green, who took his own life last week, is pictured right with his family.