Roosters want double chance for top teams in NRLW
The NRLW finals system is back in the spotlight with the Sydney Roosters knocked out after finishing in the top two for the second time in as many years.
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Knights largely left out in NRLW Dally M team shortlist
Newcastle have dominated the NRLW and are on track to defend their title but have been largely overlooked in the shortlist for Dally M team of the year.
Knights prop Johnston able to pay to play in NRLW GF
Newcastle prop Caitlan Johnston will be able to pay a $400 fine and escape a one-match ban for a crusher tackle in order to play in the NRLW grand final.
Penrith, Brisbane shape as NRL’s new heavyweight bout
The run of most NRL grand finals involving Melbourne or the Sydney Roosters appears over, with Penrith and Brisbane shaping as heavyweights of the next era.
Penrith’s finals defence best since 1980s Dogs of War
Penrith have let in just 11 tries in their past eight finals matches, making their big game defence the best of any team since Canterbury in the 1980s.
Broncos’ Walsh reveals heartfelt text to ‘enemy’ Luai
Brisbane's Reece Walsh and Penrith Jarome Luai have clashed on the field but ahead of the NRL grand final the young Bronco revealed an off-field bond.
Reynolds’ Broncos ‘love story’ saves him from haunting
Adam Reynolds never thought he'd love a club like he did South Sydney but he's fallen head over heels for Brisbane and has the chance to erase a bad 2020 memory
NRL ready to manage heat on grand final day
Sydney's forecast heat could create challenges on grand final day, but the NRL is confident it can make any adjustments necessary.
Bunker couldn’t call back all forward passes: NRL
The ARL Commission will review whether the bunker should rule on forward passes, but camera angles would still mean only some are called back before tries.
Widders steps down as Eels NRLW coach
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW coach Dean Widders has stepped down from the role after three seasons, leaving the club to find a new mentor in 2024.
Panther fans on the prowl ahead of NRL ‘three-peat’ bid
Penrith welcomed about 6000 punters to their open training session on Tuesday as the days ticked down to their fourth consecutive NRL grand final appearance.
Broncos training scare as star trio get leg treatment
In a pre-grand final fright, Brisbane's Herbie Farnworth has left training early, while Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds also needed treatment for leg issues.
Johnson in pole position for fairytale Dally M Medal
This time last year Shaun Johnson's NRL future was clouded, but the halfback is now poised to become the second Warrior in history to clinch the Dally M Medal.
Gee supplants Klein to referee NRL grand final
Ashley Klein's late-season blunders have opened the door for Adam Gee to oversee his first NRL grand final when Penrith face Brisbane in Sydney.
Broncos ‘cattledog’ Kobe grew up tackling calves as kid
Brisbane bench forward Kobe Hetherington has a big defensive job to do in the NRL grand final and his fearless approach began in the family's cattle-yard.
Crichton puts himself among NRL’s greatest ever winners
Penrith's Stephen Crichton has a chance to give himself the equal-second greatest winning record of all time with victory in the NRL grand final.
Family fortunes: Williams-Guthrie eyes history with SBW
Following her sibling Sonny Bill Williams, Gold Coast's Niall Williams-Guthrie hopes to complete the first brother-sister pair to win an NRL premiership.
Broncos training scare as star trio need leg treatment
In a pre-grand final fright for the Broncos, Herbie Farnworth has left training early while Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds also needed treatment for leg issues.
Turuva’s last-minute tux shop ahead of Dally M awards
Sunia Turuva has been forced to add tuxedo shopping to his grand-final week to-do list as he looks to become the second Panther to be named rookie of the year.
Quest for perfection defines Broncos whiz Walsh: Boyd
Broncos legend Darius Boyd mentors Reece Walsh and says what he does when no-one is watching is integral to the 21-year-old fullback's success.
Cyber attack can’t thwart NRLW Knights’ star Roche
The NRLW career of grand finalist Georgia Roche was almost over before it started as a result of a software hack in the UK.
Origin prop Fotuaika re-signs with Titans long-term
Gold Coast have locked up important prop forward Moeaki Fotuaika until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Kurt Capewell immune to needle: Penrith pest Martin
Penrith's Liam Martin is keen to face off against ex-teammate Kurt Capewell in the NRL grand final but may struggle to faze the Bronco with his trademark jibes.
Connection, winning history drive Penrith’s progress
Penrith are a team of certified stars fused with home-grown talent, but it is the recruitment of fringe squad members that helps keep their dynasty alive.
NSW delay call on Brad Fittler’s Origin coaching future
Brad Fittler's future as State of Origin coach remains in limbo after the NSW Rugby League held off a decision on staffing for the 2024 season.
Unsung Fisher-Harris ‘best front-rower in NRL’: Penrith
Brisbane's Payne Haas enters the grand final as the NRL's most-hyped front-rower, but Penrith's players believe the game's best prop will line up with them.
‘A gift’: Broncos greats hit back at Gould GF forecast
Phil Gould's prediction that Penrith will beat Brisbane by 20 points in the NRL grand final will only serve to fire up their rivals, Broncos legends say.
Ponga pips Johnson by a point to claim Dally M Medal
Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga is a surprise winner of the Dally M Medal, edging out Warriors ace Shaun Johnson to claim the NRL's top individual honour.
I wouldn’t have won Dally M without head knock: Ponga
Kalyn Ponga's maiden Dally M would likely not have been won if not for six weeks of introspection over his role and form, the Newcastle fullback admits.
Billy Slater inks three-year extension as Maroons coach
Billy Slater's new deal as Maroons coach until 2026 has been hailed by QRL boss Ben Ikin, who identifies aspects of Mal Meninga and Craig Bellamy in his work.
Warrior Johnson doesn’t feel robbed by Dally M defeat
Warriors half Shaun Johnson insists Kalyn Ponga is a deserving Dally M Medal winner, adamant he does not feel robbed by losing to the Newcastle fullback.