It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.
From overcoming life-altering accidents to living with rare medical conditions, almost every player in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup has an amazing story to tell.
England has been crowned Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champion for a third time, defeating France 50-38 as Australia finished its campaign with a comprehensive victory in the third-place play-off.
Out-of-favour Rooster Sam Walker has had a secret meeting with the Rabbitohs in a move that will again escalate tensions between the bitter rivals.
Kalyn Ponga has been awarded the Golden Boot as international player of the year but the trophy should not have been given until he and Reece Walsh faced off in the World Cup final.
Parramatta decides not to extend Josh Addo-Carr's contract beyond next season, leaving him free to join a new team immediately if he chooses to do so.
In the midst of a howling gale, Jamayne Isaako didn't know where his kicks were going, but as he attempts to finish an all-time scoring season with a World Cup final victory, the ball just goes where it needs to be.
The Samoa star is suspended after showing his frustration at the officiating in his side's loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal.
The Jillaroos have qualified for the Rugby League World Cup final, but only after surviving an almighty scare against tournament debutant Fiji at Sydney Football Stadium.
The Jillaroos try to take down Fiji in the Women's Rugby League World Cup semifinals before the Kangaroos endeavour to join them in reaching the men's decider as they meet Samoa. Follow live.
The 16-year-old has just returned from playing league in the UK and is in the under-17 Cowboys academy.
The Jillaroos have been in another stratosphere at the Rugby League World Cup, but Fiji Bulikula showed extraordinary fight to almost bring them back down to Earth.
Rugby league's Davids have gotten much bigger in recent times but Australia's win over Samoa in the World Cup semi-final was a reminder of Goliath's power.
Just a few weeks after winning a premiership with the Roosters, and a few days after becoming a rugby player, Angus Crichton popped into Wallabies camp in London.
It took all their power and all of Kalyn Ponga's brilliance and toughness, but after getting past Tonga in Newcastle the World Cup is within New Zealand's grasp.
The two front-row enforcers tangled when South Sydney and the Roosters met in round 27. On Sunday, they go head to head in the World Cup semi-final.
The two front-row enforcers tangled when South Sydney and the Roosters met in round 27. On Sunday, they go head to head in the World Cup semi-final.
Paul Gallen steps back into the ring to take on Nelson Asofa-Solomona in a grudge match between the two former NRL stars in Sydney. Follow live.