Luke Walsh returns to rugby league for the Koori Knockout, helping Bourke Warriors reach the semi-finals.

Former NRL and Super League star Luke Walsh, 38, is returning to rugby league for the Koori Knockout in Tamworth, playing for the Bourke Warriors—the team he first joined as a teenager. The Warriors advanced to the semi-finals with a 18-6 win over the Toomelah Tigers. Walsh, whose family roots are in Bourke, is playing to give back to his community and honor his heritage. He faces a tough challenge against two-time defending champions Walgett Aboriginal Connection, who recently defeated Sydney All Blacks in golden-point extra time. The other semi-final features Newcastle Yowies versus Baryugil Descendants.