62 tries in 53 games: The attacking phenom leading World Cup’s NRL hopefuls

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 9, 2026

A young flyer boasting the most enviable try-scoring record is leading the charge, but he’s just one of the lesser known players to watch at the World Cup.

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Dal Santo steps down as Saints coach after 0-8 season

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‘I want to challenge myself’: Is Cameron Munster ready to play for a Sydney club?

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Think running a marathon is hard? Try doing it on 3kg stilts

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