‘Hollow’ to lose but Manly can be proud of season: DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans says Manly took big strides in Anthony Seibold's second season, which ended with a semi-final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
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Sea Eagles battered into submission by brutal Roosters
Manly's NRL season is over after they were unable to contain a physically rampant Sydney Roosters side in the second semi-final.
Tedesco carries Roosters on his back to knock out Manly
James Tedesco has starred to lead the Sydney Roosters to a 40-16 semi-final win over Manly, setting up a heavyweight preliminary final against Melbourne.
Broncos close on minor premiership, Knights in top four
Brisbane have smashed St George Illawarra to close in on a fifth NRLW premiership, while Newcastle secured a finals berth by sweeping aside North Queensland.
Seibold secures long-term deal, eyes immediate win
Coach Anthony Seibold is stoked to have secured his long-term future at Manly but is focused on overcoming the Sydney Roosters in their NRL semi-final clash.
Nicho Hynes ready to put Cleary lessons into action
Nicho Hynes has spoken of how he took valuable lessons from Nathan Cleary in the off-season, and how he plans to help Cronulla take down the Penrith No.7.
Cowboys aim to shake ‘middle-of-the-road’ team tag
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says his side must find it within themselves to reduce the gap between their best and worst performances in 2025.
Finals exit sums up ebbs and flows of Cowboys’ season
North Queensland's 2024 NRL season is over following a frustrating loss to Cronulla which provided a snapshot of their campaign.
Trindall writes redemption script in Sharks’ finals win
Cronulla will meet Penrith in an NRL preliminary final after a 26-18 win over North Queensland.
Storm sign Kiwis sevens player after Warbrick success
Looking to unearth another high-flying Will Warbrick, Melbourne have signed New Zealand sevens player Moses Leo who played at the Paris Olympics.
Holli Moly – Wheeler likely to miss start of finals
Cronulla prop Holli Wheeler is likely to miss the first week of the NRLW finals after being charged by the match review committee.
Seibold rolls dice at Manly and comes up with sixes
While many coaches would opt for the conservative route with their career on the line, an unorthodox Anthony Seibold has chanced his arm and come up trumps.
Victor Radley back from injury for Roosters’ semi-final
Hard-hitting second-rower Victor Radley is set to return from his shoulder injury to line up for the injury-hit Sydney Roosters in the semi-final against Manly.
Talau brings Rooster star Sergis over to Manly’s side
Manly winger Tommy Talau conquered his father Willie's old team in his first finals match - and now he must beat his partner Jess Sergis' club in his second.
Fitzgibbon desperate to end Sharks’ poor finals run
Cronulla are out to snap a seven-game finals losing streak when they host North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.
Tigers leave Sharks NRLW finals hopes swimming in doubt
The Wests Tigers have clawed their way to a second NRLW win, shocking the Sharks at home and leaving Cronulla reeling in their own waters
Rookie Plath wins Dolphins player of year, Origin next
Dolphins forward Max Plath stunned in his rookie NRL season to win the player of the year award and good judges are tipping him to play for Queensland in 2025.
Newtown connections: Cronulla draw on Jets’ premiership
It's been half a decade since the core of Cronulla's best 17 won a NSW Cup grand final, building connections that could be the platform for an NRL premiership.
Storm teammates just wild about Harry’s captaincy
As they await their opponents in the NRL preliminary final, Storm players credit captain Harry Grant with helping build a brotherhood at the club.
Leniu confident it won’t be JWH’s last Roosters match
Spencer Leniu has given little thought to the prospect that the Roosters' finals clash with Manly could be Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' last NRL game.
Papalii in hot water over Raiders Mad Monday incident
Josh Papalii is under police investigation after an alleged incident at a licensed venue just hours after he was named the Raiders' club person of the year.
How Sharks coach Fitzgibbon explains Hynes criticism
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has weighed in on recent calls to oust Nicho Hynes from the halves for the NRL semi-final against North Queensland.
Brooks ready to shut down old housemate Tedesco
Luke Brooks was forced to wait 4040 days to play his first finals match. Now an old housemate looms his opposition's biggest threat six days later.
McIntyre does late grandad proud in super Cowboys year
North Queensland forward Sam McIntyre had a tough start to 2024 when he lost his grandfather, but the support and faith of coach Todd Payten helped him through.
South Pacific nations back PNG NRL bid, PM gives update
The PNG NRL bid has strategic support of South Pacific nations as Anthony Albanese said "the final details" of government funding for the bid has been reached.
Sharks circle minor premiership with top four undecided
Cronulla are circling the minor premiership but coach Tony Herman says the squad is not getting carried away at the prospect of their first ever finals berth.
Trbojevic says shoulder better, but Tests unlikely
Manly star Tom Trbojevic says his problem shoulder is feeling better ahead of the NRL semi-final against Sydney Roosters, but end-of-year Tests are unlikely.
Souths back themselves to turn Schuster’s career around
Josh Schuster is set to return to the NRL in 2025 at South Sydney, with the Rabbitohs confident they can bring the best out of the enigmatic half.
Roosters refuse to roll out semi-final farewell party
The Sydney Roosters' semi-final against Manly could be the last game for the club for some of the biggest names, but they're adamant it is not time to reflect.
Cowboys’ prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline
North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.
Cronulla out to make Nicho Hynes’ critics ‘shut up’
Ahead of their NRL semi-final against North Queensland, Cronulla players have dismissed the latest round of criticism directed at Nicho Hynes.