The NRL rumour mill is in overdrive. But Grant says Kangaroos only focused on Cup final

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 9, 2026

Harry Grant is just one of a clutch of Australian stars whose future is the subject of daily conjecture. For now, though, he only has eyes for Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand.

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