‘Keep them’: Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader is calm about the big stars set to come off contract as the club gets its salary cap in balance to cope with potential raids.
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Knights bash bros ready to bounce again as Lucas trains
Francis Manuleleua is an ex-halfback and Jermaine McEwan a man finding his feet as an 80-minute forward, together they are making a damaging second-row pair.
Cleary to prepare for prelim with mental visualisation
Nathan Cleary appears set to play in Penrith's preliminary final against the Warriors or Newcastle, even if he is off his feet and doesn't kick in the lead-up.
Wilton ready to go full Costner as Trindall’s bodyguard
Teig Wilton may be too young to have watched The Bodyguard, but he is ready to play the role for Cronulla and Braydon Trindall in the NRL finals.
Talakai not ready for Sharks’ revival to end early
Siosifa Talakai has made his name at Cronulla after a few seasons at South Sydney early in his career, but he knows the Sharks stint is now on limited time.
‘Hoping my future at Broncos’: Player of year Willison
Brisbane's player of the year Xavier Willison, a shining light in a gloomy season, says he doesn't want to follow predecessor Payne Haas out of the club.
Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season
Tyson Frizell is confident he will play on in 2027, with the door not entirely shut on staying at Newcastle, and Wests Tigers among other interested parties.
‘Drained’: Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters
Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.
Sanity gone: Mulitalo can’t stop himself against Chook
Ronaldo Mulitalo admits all sanity goes out the window when he crosses the white line, as the Cronulla flyer prepares for another duel with Mark Nawaqanitawase.
‘Right the wrongs’: Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce
In-form Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki says his battered and bruised team must find a way to prevail in a do-or-die finals clash with Newcastle at Eden Park.
Roosters’ Walker hint after veteran’s rare off night
The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.
Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over
Scans on Nathan Cleary have confirmed the Penrith superstar has suffered a stress-related bone issue in his foot, just hours after he avoided a finals ban.
Cherry-Evans struggles to deliver as Roosters fall
Daly Cherry-Evans was unable to deliver when the Sydney Roosters needed him most in their qualifying loss to Penrith.
‘God no’: Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit
Nathan Cleary faces a nervous wait over a possible ban after Penrith moved a step close to a sixth NRL grand final in seven years by beating Sydney Roosters.
Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season
Brisbane have pumped the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high flying Titans beat the Knights to wrap up the NRLW regular season.
Warriors moved to Eden Park for Knights showdown
The Warriors are set to break records for their biggest home crowd in a final with Eden Park the venue for the elimination final against Newcastle.
Dolphins not done yet: Farnworth has bigger fish to fry
Herbie Farnworth has inspired a maiden finals win for the Dolphins over the Warriors and now plans to ensure they go all the way to the premiership.
Bred not bought is mantra for new-age Roosters
Previously criticised for buying players rather than developing them, Salesi Foketi's emergence is proof the Sydney Roosters do invest in youth.
Shouldering finals pain nothing new for valiant Shark
Braydon Trindall has brushed off any concerns around his shoulder, ready to be tested in the NRL finals after fighting through similar situations in the past.
Cowboys had few answers to Cronulla’s kicking game
Sharks halves Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes kept the Cowboys under their boot all night, which proved decisive in their NRL elimination final in Sydney.
Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals
Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;.
Slippery Eels rope Cowboys, Sharks put bite on Dragons
The Eels have come from 16 points down to defeat the Cowboys, and the Sharks have consigned the Dragons to the NRLW wooden spoon.
Dolphins to host prelim after super win over Warriors
The Dolphins are one win away from their first NRL grand final after a stunning 26-16 comeback win over the Warriors in their qualifying final in Auckland.
Eels flyer’s future clouded after roadside drug test
Parramatta winger Josh Addo-Carr could face an uncertain future in the NRL after allegedly testing positive to cocaine in a roadside test for the second time.
Penrith face battle to nullify star Roosters winger
Penrith's left edge have been targeted by oppositions this year, but they remain the most miserly in the NRL and a challenge awaits against Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Savala gets Roosters’ backing as star ramps up comeback
Trent Robinson has faith in Hugo Savala to perform in the halves in against Penrith but the Roosters coach has confirmed Sam Walker is already back running.
How NRL greats are driving Gagai’s late-career surge
Dane Gagai is hunting for a maiden premiership in his 16th NRL season and the Newcastle centre is arguably playing his best football in years.
Back from the brink: awesome foursome inspire Dolphins
Four Dolphins stars have returned from long-term injuries to play in the club's first NRL finals series in a triumph of spirit and determination.
NRL makes call on bunker drama that had Bennett fuming
The NRL has reviewed the bunker decisions that went against South Sydney in their loss to Newcastle, prompting Wayne Bennett to call for video officials to go.
Future Cowboys out to end North Queensland’s finals
In 2027, Sione Katoa and Jesse Ramien will be North Queensland Cowboys but for now, the pair are actively plotting their future teammates' downfall.
Souths’ dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes
South Sydney were close to fully fit and had their big guns back for the finals. But when it mattered most, the telltale signs of recent miseries returned.