Payne Haas Reported Defection to Samoa to Boost International Rugby League for World Cup

Broncos Star to Defect to Samoa, Delivering Major Blow to Kangaroos

Outgoing Australia coach Mal Meninga says Payne Haas’ call to defect to Samoa will make international rugby league more competitive. Reports on Thursday linked the NRL’s best prop with a change in eligibility, with 25-year-old Haas set to begin preferencing his Samoan roots over the Kangaroos in future international fixtures. It comes after months of speculation that Haas could join the likes of Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton, and Jarome Luai as s…

Payne Haas reported defection to Samoa to boost international rugby league for World Cup

The 25-year-old has played four Tests for the Kangaroos but is set to switch international allegiances ahead of the upcoming Pacific Championships and the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Meninga sees good and bad in Haas' Test switch

Outgoing Australia coach Mal Meninga says Payne Haas' call to defect to Samoa will make international rugby league more competitive.

Australia vs Samoa: Payne Haas makes huge international call

The prop has reportedly confirmed which nation he will play for this year.

Manu Tuilagi set to swap nations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup

World Rugby’s recent eligibility shake-up has opened the door for a host of England internationals to represent another nation — and Manu Tuilagi could be one of the biggest names to make the switch. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. The updated laws allow players to change allegiance if they haven’t played Test rugby for three years and have a birth, parent, or grandparent link to thei…