Rugby league star Greg Inglis has formally announced he will contest charges that he assaulted his girlfriend.

Melbourne Storm forward Jeff Lima revealed his fiancee Christina Mualia lost an aunt and a niece in the Samoan tsunami tragedy last week.

The Melbourne Storm have overcome a stirring late comeback from the Eels to reclaim the NRL's prized title.

Eels credit Tongan-born, NZ-raised prop Fuifui Moimoi for their stellar run into Sunday's grand final