‘Ready to play’: Robinson’s green light to Sam Walker
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery.
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Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club
Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.
‘Could not move’: mud and guts put Titans on title path
Gold Coast half Lauren Brown says the connection forged in a pre-season camp has the side on track to beat Brisbane and qualify for the NRLW grand final.
‘Let the refs have total control’: Gallen’s plea to NRL
The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees.
No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer
With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off.
Axed ref Klein set for bunker role after Warriors error
Axed from on-field duties, experienced referee Ashley Klein is set to be the man in the bunker for the preliminary final between the Dolphins and Roosters.
Perth put stake in ground with eye for local talent
Perth have signed their first local junior pathways player, heralding a three-year deal offered to a 15-year-old emerging talent from Western Australia.
Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim
Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.
‘Shaped me’: Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away
Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts.
Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach
Coach Kristian Woolf is on the cusp of a new deal at the Dolphins after giving the club post-Wayne Bennett stability and getting the best out of players.
Grudge match: Roosters prop ready for more fire
Sydney Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has made it clear he won't back away from another fight with the Dolphins, after being sin-binned against them in 2025.
‘Cheese and bikkies’: Raiders leader inspiring team
Canberra are one game away from making a first NRLW grand final and despite not having one of their captains available, she's still helping the team.
Mother of all derbies lights fire in Broncos powerhouse
Brisbane prop Shannon Mato will play her former club Gold Coast in the preliminary final as a new mum determined to do her son Charnze-Pati proud.
‘He’s a rat’: why Gallen’s back to fight big Nelson
At 45, NRL great-turned-boxer Paul Gallen is returning to the ring after answering an SOS call from promoters to fight the 'Big Nasty' Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights
Francis Manuleleua is keen to test Nathan Cleary's dodgy foot as Newcastle aim to gun down Penrith in the NRL preliminary final.
‘Eat your greens’: how Dolphins won over King Kuli
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has transformed his career on and off the field and it started with coach Kristian Woolf urging him to polish off the salad on his plate.
Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error
The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback
Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery.
Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF
Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law.
Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call
Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang.
Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters’ impact man
Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench.
NRL set to act over ’embarrassing’ referee abuse
Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.
‘I want to stay’: Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith
Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.
‘We’re not done’: Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset
Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.
Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume
Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.
‘Memory of a goldfish’: Roosters veteran’s finals key
Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla.
Beetson believers: Dolphins circle to Roosters D-day
A stellar inaugural win set the Dolphins on course to be one victory from a grand final as Sydney Roosters again loom large in a full-circle moment.
Sharks dismiss rebuild theory amid fresh finals pain
Cronulla are adamant they will be in the fight for the NRL premiership in 2027 despite undergoing an off-season roster overhaul.
Roosters book prelim ticket by mauling Sharks
The Sydney Roosters will meet the Dolphins in an NRL preliminary final after beating Cronulla 46-10.
Hynes’ head knock hurts as Sharks suffer same old pain
Cronulla are now one of only a few teams to have made five straight finals in the NRL era without reaching a decider, after their 46-10 loss to Sydney Roosters.
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final
Brisbane's trio of ex-Newcastle stars Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel fired in a 40-16 win to send the defending premiers into the prelim final.