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.

Former health minister Brad Hazzard has been dragged into the NRL boss’ bitter defamation suit against a racing website.