Close to 50 NRL players walk finals judiciary tightrope
The NRL's judiciary system that punishes players for prior offences has the potential to bite several players on the eve of the finals.
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‘Spoon-bowl’ result won’t stop Tigers roaring into 2025
All eyes are on the bottom of the table ahead of "Spoon-bowl' with Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall confident bigger and better things are to come next season
Dolphin Bromwich not ready to say goodbye just yet
Sunday's do-or-die clash with Newcastle could be the last NRL game of Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich's career, but a farewell is the last thing on his mind.
Trbojevic feels Blues captaincy could be one and done
Jake Trbojevic led NSW to State of Origin glory this year but won't be surprised if coach Michael Maguire turns elsewhere for his captain in 2025.
Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl
The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.
Sharks’ Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals
Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.
Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders’ full-time captain
With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.
After Reynolds the Broncos can paint it Black: Hodges
Brisbane must prepare for life beyond Adam Reynolds, and former captain Justin Hodges speaks with authority when he says teenager Coby Black cannot be ignored.
Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round
Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.
Flanagan was right to lash us, say Dragons players
St George Illawarra's Jacob Liddle and Connor Muhleisen say the Dragons left Shane Flanagan little option but to blast the team after their loss to Parramatta.
NRL reject Souths, Mitchell likely to serve ban in 2025
Latrell Mitchell is likely to serve his one-game suspension in 2025 after the NRL rejected South Sydney's application to have it wiped this season.
Broncos prop Haas to have foot surgery, Walsh out
Brisbane prop Payne Haas will have surgery on his foot next week, while Reece Walsh has been ruled out of the Broncos' round-27 clash with Melbourne.
Cowboys sack assistant coach Maloney after DUI charge
North Queensland have suffered a blow on the eve of the NRL finals with assistant coach James Maloney fired after a drink driving charge.
Kaufusi wins at judiciary, free for must-win NRL game
Felise Kaufusi is free to play in the must-win game against Newcastle in a massive boost for the Dolphins' hopes of clinching a top-eight berth.
Kobe Hetherington set to leave Broncos, Oates nears end
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has been given permission to negotiate with other clubs with a year left on his deal, as Corey Oates gets a farewell game.
Former NSW prop retires after five-club NRL career
Journeyman forward Aaron Woods has announced his retirement from the NRL after 14 seasons playing first grade, ending his career with boyhood club Manly.
Soward staying with NRLW’s Dragons for rest of season
Jamie Soward has decided to remain in charge of St George Illawarra for the rest of the season before the NRLW side names a new coach for 2025.
Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has reinstated the majority of his stars for their final-round clash with Brisbane after a depleted Storm lost to the Cowboys.
How Bennett sold Dolphins six appeal to Averillo
Dolphins new No.6 Jake Averillo is ready to back up his silky display against Brisbane in the do-or-die clash with Newcastle where the winner will play finals.
Souths teammates expect Mitchell to serve ban this year
Latrell Mitchell was restricted to riding an exercise bike at training. But Rabbitohs teammates believe the star is fit enough to start his one-game ban now.
Home final carrot hovers, Dogs eye quick NRL bounceback
The Bulldogs' longest finals drought since the 1950s will end regardless of this weekend's result, but the club is keen to make a statement against the Cowboys.
Raiders captain’s NRL career over after guilty plea
Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.
Late-blooming Knights ready to party like it’s 2023
Finals have come a week early for Newcastle, who must defeat the Dolphins in the last round of the regular season to book their top-eight spot.
The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell
Sandon Smith and Connor Watson will respectively replace the injured Sam Walker and Brandon Smith in the Sydney Roosters' final game of the regular season.
Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement
Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL
Wests Tigers' loser-takes-all clash with Parramatta has sold out five days before kick-off, begging the question: should the NRL manufacture more spoonbowls?
Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach
The Jets' NRL bid, based in Ipswich and to partner with Newtown, has garnered a multimillion dollar boost and will target Wayne Bennett as foundation coach.
Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history
Brisbane will drop 10 spots on the ladder from last year if they lose to Melbourne, their worst fall in 36 years and a reflection of their wretched 2024 season.
Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal
Angus Crichton began his year in the reserve-grade NSW Cup and ended it voted NSW's best State of Origin player, after being awarded the Brad Fittler Medal.