Hat-trick Hughes makes statement in Storm show
Jahrome Hughes could be in for a huge 10 days after helping steer Melbourne into the NRL grand final, with the halfback also a big Dally M Medal chance.
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Melbourne beat Roosters to reach NRL grand final
Melbourne have qualified for their first NRL grand final since 2020 after beating the Sydney Roosters 48-18 at AAMI Park.
Ponga changes tack in Kangaroos selection furore
Kalyn Ponga has changed his stance after withdrawing from the Kangaroos selection race, declaring himself available if mentally and physically fit.
Broncos wary of NRLW semi ambush from fallen Sharks
Brisbane captain Ali Brigginshaw has declared herself fully fit to take on Cronulla in the NRLW semi-finals.
Modern NRL heavyweights Panthers honour past players
One of the heavyweight teams in modern Australian sport, Penrith have made more of an effort to honour their past players this NRL season.
Sharks clear Iro for prelim but Ramien ‘up against it’
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says Kayal Iro will line up in the preliminary final against Penrith, but Jesse Ramien may not take the field.
Sharks’ Mulitalo out to do more against Panthers
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has admitted he must do more to get himself involved against Penrith, after the Panthers locked him out of their last match up.
Storm set on not missing another title chance: Grant
Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says his team have learnt from falling short in recent NRL finals campaigns and are determined to go all the way this season.
Broncos to ‘move quickly’ for Walters’ successor
Brisbane will look to recruit a new mentor quickly after announcing the club and head coach Kevin Walters have parted ways.
Walters era over as Broncos move on from club legend
Axed Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has fallen victim to a brutal post-season review, 12 months after the Broncos mentor took his side to the NRL grand final.
Sharks can’t bank on Ramien’s prelim finals experience
Jesse Ramien is the only current Cronulla player to have played a preliminary final for the club, but he has little knowledge to impart from his experience.
NAS and JWH to square off in battle of the big men
The Storm and the Roosters have a long, fiery history, with big men Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves expected to butt heads in the final.
Penrith could make grand final history with pink jersey
Penrith's beloved pink jersey will take a place in grand final history if results fall as expected in the third week of the NRL finals.
Panthers shrug at weather, Sorensen unlikely for prelim
Penrith have struggled to produce their triple premiership-winning best in the rain but are unfazed by the prospect of a wet and wild preliminary final week.
Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith
Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.
Munster brings new magic to Melbourne’s finals attack
Melbourne have wrapped up preparations for their Sydney Roosters showdown with Cameron Munster saying he's happy to let Jahrome Hughes call the Storm's shots.
Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future
Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.
Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne
An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.
Back-rower Blore savouring taste of Storm finals action
Melbourne's Shawn Blore is embracing his first finals campaign and hopes the Sydney Roosters bring the fireworks in their preliminary final.
Sharks say horror Penrith record irrelevant in finals
Cronulla haven't scored a point against Penrith in 219 minutes of football but insist there is no mental hurdle to climb before their NRL preliminary final.
Coach Meninga upset by Ponga’s Kangaroos withdrawal
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga says he's made contact with Kalyn Ponga and made clear his disappointment at the Newcastle star's selection withdrawal.
How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.
Jarome Luai lifts lid on NRL game day ritual
Long before kick-off in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium, Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai will take the field for a weekly ritual.
‘Scary’: NRLW’s best player tipped to get even better
Semi-finalists Newcastle need Dally M medallist Tamika Upton to fire against the high-flying Roosters, but her club captain believes her best is still to come.
Teddy is tops but Storm star out to end Roosters’ run
Ryan Papenhuyzen says rival fullback James Tedesco is back to his best but Melbourne are doing their homework on multiple threats in the Sydney Roosters side.
Cult hero Tom Hazelton’s dirty road to NRL stardom
Only 80 minutes separates towering Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton from playing in a grand final, but he nearly traded his NRL dream for a career in landscaping.
Positive test: NRL slaps Addo-Carr with breach notice
Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has been formally issued with a breach notice by the NRL as the fallout to his positive drugs test continues.
NRL fines Dragons over Volkman contract saga
St George Illawarra have been slapped with a suspended $40,000 fine for the handling of Ronald Volkman's contract, after he failed a medical at the club.
Isabelle Kelly shakes off injury scare for NRLW finals
The Sydney Roosters expect captain Isabelle Kelly to return from her elbow injury in time for the NRLW finals.
Ponga’s Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL
Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit.
Munster ‘excited’ to be target for Roosters bruiser
Melbourne star Cameron Munster isn't shying away from an anticipated physical challenge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in Friday's NRL preliminary final.