Daly Cherry-Evans reacts to the news that the Roosters pulled their contract offer for Sam Walker.

Daly Cherry-Evans reacts to the news that the Roosters pulled their contract offer for Sam Walker.

As New Zealand-born Siua Wong opened up on his decision to snub playing for the Kiwis, the rising Tongan back-rower credited Spencer Leniu for helping him find his feet on the international stage.

As New Zealand-born Siua Wong opened up on his decision to snub playing for the Kiwis, the rising Tongan back-rower credited Spencer Leniu for helping him find his feet on the international stage.

Tom Dearden and Ethan Strange have unwittingly been dragged into the Sam Walker contract saga.

Tom Dearden and Ethan Strange have unwittingly been dragged into the Sam Walker contract saga.

New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga returns to training as he eyes a shock World Cup comeback in time for the final.

New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga returns to training as he eyes a shock World Cup comeback in time for the final.

Hong Kong is a favoured destination for the NRL’s proposed global round in 2028, but there is another reason for the powerbroker’s Asian jaunt.

It appears untenable for Sam Walker to remain at the Roosters after the club pulled its contract offer, but the Kangaroos star plans to report for pre-season training at Bondi Junction.

Ethan Strange opens up on his mad dash from Thailand to Townsville as he prepares for his Kangaroos debut.

Valentine Holmes knows he still needs to prove his worth at NRL level as he enters the final year of his Dragons contract.

The Bears have opened talks with Matt Burton, while the Rabbitohs are open to the prospect of ageless playmaker Cody Walker playing on for two more years.

The timeline for how Sam Walker's Roosters contract negotiations fell apart is laid bare.

Less than a day after the Roosters withdrew their offer, Australia coach Kevin Walters omitted Walker from the side to face Cook Islands – but insisted his contract situation played no part in the decision.

The former Manly hooker, who has served nearly four years in prison for stabbing a Mormon church leader in 2019, is due to be released on parole on Friday and attended Tonga training wearing an ankle monitor.

So what happens with Walker and Hudson Young and the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders now?

The Roosters pull an offer off the table for superstar halfback Sam Walker as the November 1 contract restart approaches.

The Kangaroos arrive in Townsville for their World Cup clash with the Cook Islands needing to improve on their sub-par start to the tournament.

Canberra has pulled its big-money contract offer for gun back-rower Hudson Young.