There have been new starts before at the Brisbane Broncos, but new coach Anthony Seibold has a real chance of clear air after the final chapter in Wayne Bennett's long history with the club, writes Quentin Hull.

The Newcastle Knights confirm 22-year-old prop Jacob Saifiti has broken his leg after an altercation at a Newcastle hotel on Sunday morning.

Acknowledging the off-season "circus" at Brisbane and South Sydney, incoming Broncos coach Anthony Seibold vows to move on after the dramatic sacking of Wayne Bennett.

The musical chairs involving the Broncos and Rabbitohs continues, with Souths coach Anthony Seibold confirmed as the man in charge at Red Hill from 2020.

Michael Maguire will coach the Wests Tigers in the NRL next season after the club releases Ivan Cleary to join the Penrith Panthers.

South Sydney confirms the seven-time premiership coach will take charge at Redfern from 2020, as speculation mounts over a possible role swap at the Broncos with current Rabbitohs mentor Anthony Seibold.

Johnathan Thurston decries an inability to defend himself and his teammates under club orders during the 2004 gang rape scandal that rocked the Canterbury Bulldogs.

It's the game that could change the face of international rugby league, when Tonga take on the world champions Australia in Auckland on Saturday night.

Isabelle Kelly fires the Australian Jillaroos to a thrilling 26-24 win over New Zealand in their women's rugby league Test at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.