Shark eater Taumalolo draws on Cowboys’ super 2017 run
North Queensland powerhouse Jason Taumalolo has an elite record against Cronulla in three finals wins.
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Ryles says he’s ready for big time as Eels new coach
Jason Ryles says he will lean on the experience of working under Craig Bellamy and Trent Robinson as he prepares to coach his first NRL season at Parramatta.
Radley a chance for Roosters, Manly’s Saab still out
Victor Radley and Jesse Ramien could return from injury for the second week of the NRL finals but the outlook is less rosy for Manly winger Jason Saab.
Hynes concedes stigma of big-game losses will stick
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has defended his performance against Melbourne, but concedes he may now always be known for his poor record in finals games.
‘Threats everywhere’: Papenhuyzen hails Storm’s potency
Ahead of their NRL preliminary final, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says Melbourne's multiple attacking threats have given them an edge this season.
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
St George Illawarra will part ways with chief executive Ryan Webb next year as the Dragons look to rise from another season without finals.
Body blow for Dolphins, Fuller suffers ruptured ACL
Scans have confirmed Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller suffered a long-term knee injury while playing in the Queensland Cup on Saturday.
Crichton ready to shut down ‘beast-mode’ Olakau’atu
NSW Origin teammates Angus Crichton and Haumole Olakau'atu will relish going head to head in a NRL semi-final heavyweight match up on Saturday.
Lodge says he can ‘hold head high’ over Roosters exit
Manly's Matt Lodge says he thought he'd finish his career at the Roosters, before a contract extension fell over and he requested a release from the club.
Addo-Carr to face integrity unit as NRL future unclear
Canterbury will wait until Josh Addo-Carr has fronted the NRL integrity unit over his positive cocaine test saga before deciding any action of their own.
Cotter’s call to arms has Cowboys primed for finals run
North Queensland have become the "Cowboys of war'' after an inspirational call to arms before the final-round game against Canterbury changed their focus.
Tedesco ‘sick and tired’ of Roosters’ title critics
James Tedesco has fired back at suggestions injuries could ruin the Sydney Roosters' title charge, saying the media do not understand his team.
How Tigers clash prepared Brooks for finals success
Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks says he can thank a disappointing evening against his former club for his successful NRL finals debut.
Slater tips give Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater attacking edge
North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is statistically the most creative force in the NRL after heeding some key lessons from Billy Slater.
Cronulla face unwanted finals record against Cowboys
Cronulla's nightmare run in finals matches will become the worst of any side in the NRL era if they slump to an eighth straight loss against North Queensland.
Bulldogs weren’t distracted by Addo-Carr saga: Ciraldo
Coach Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury prepared well for their elimination final loss, despite Josh Addo-Carr's ongoing drug scandal.
Turbo-charged Sea Eagles end NRL season for Bulldogs
Manly have booked their spot in the second week of the NRL finals and ended Canterbury's season with a 24-22 win in the sides' elimination final.
Roosters go top in NRLW and end Cowboys’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters flew to top spot on the NRLW ladder by beating North Queensland, before Parramatta kept their slim top-four hopes alive.
Hynes urges NRL to give Sharks home semi-final
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes would love to play a semi-final against North Queensland at PointsBet Stadium, but the NRL appears to have other ideas.
Knights’ Thompson served ban for hit on Feldt in final
The pain of Newcastle's elimination final loss will linger beyond this season for Leo Thompson, who has received a one-game ban for his shot on Kyle Feldt.
Walters’ record compares with early Broncos: Maranta
Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta says "stupid" calls for coach Kevin Walters' head are made by people who don't understand the NRL club's history.
Early to bed … Cowboys’ secret to Sydney winning run
North Queensland have found ways to win their past four games in Sydney and won't be daunted by another journey in the knockout final against Cronulla.
Kikau and Olakau’atu primed for heavyweight clash
Two of the NRL's premier second-rowers will do battle when Canterbury and Manly return to the finals in an elimination clash.
‘Not content’: O’Brien targets Knights title after exit
Knocked-out Newcastle have made finals four of the last five seasons but repeating the feats of the 1997 and 2001 sides still drives coach Adam O'Brien.
Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season
North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.
Grant gives Melbourne AFL fans something to cheer about
Scoring his first-ever NRL hat-trick, skipper Harry Grant is hoping that AFL fans in Melbourne, with no finals team, jump on the Storm bandwagon.
Finals heat ramps up on Sharks after Storm damage
Cronulla will aim to put a NRL qualifying final mauling by Melbourne quickly behind them as they attempt to avoid a second-straight sets exit in three seasons.
Blow for Dolphins as Fuller suffers knee injury
The Dolphins have suffered a potential blow, with fullback Trai Fuller to go for knee scans after suffering a suspected serious injury in the Queensland Cup.
Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites
Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final.
Lenarduzzi breaks Sharks’ hearts, Knights belt Titans
Brisbane snuck up on ladder-leading Cronulla in round eight of the NRLW season before Newcastle scored their biggest-ever win.
Born out of Penrith’s success, Crichton finds his voice
Stephen Crichton has become one of the best captains and recruits in the NRL in 2024, but his rise traces back to two separate pre-season army camps.