Hynes back as Sharks and Raiders fight for home final
Cronulla's Nicho Hynes will return from a quad injury to face Canberra, with the winner locking up a home NRL final in the first week of the play-offs.
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Bronco Oates targets title after 2015 disappointment
Brisbane winger Corey Oates says the side has "two more gears" to go to in the 2023 finals, starting with bogey side Melbourne next week.
Kyle Flanagan adamant his future remains in the NRL
Off-contract Canterbury half Kyle Flanagan is adamant he will not be forced out to the English Super League, confident his future will be sorted in Australia.
Dazzling Dolphins consign Warriors to fourth on ladder
The Dolphins have walloped the Warriors 34-10, leaving the New Zealand-based side to play Penrith away in the first week of the finals.
Penrith clinch NRL minor premiership, end Cowboys’ year
Penrith have beaten North Queensland 44-12 to claim the NRL's minor premiership for the third time in four years, while also ending the Cowboys' finals hopes.
Knights belt Dragons to enter finals as NRL’s form team
Newcastle will charge into the NRL finals on a nine-game winning streak after defeating St George Illawarra 32-12 to clinch fifth place on the ladder.
I’ll be at Dragons in 2024: Ben Hunt
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt will not revisit his request for a release in a major boost for the struggling Dragons.
Arthars set to pip Oates for Broncos wing spot
Brisbane's Jesse Arthars trained all of Sunday's session on the left wing and is on track to beat Corey Oates for a spot against Melbourne in the NRL finals.
Cogger ready for NRL finals furnace as Penrith No.6
Jack Cogger arrived at Penrith prepared to be a back-up five-eighth, but is confident he has the experience not to be overawed playing at No.6 in the finals.
Roosters thrash Eels, Titans down Tigers in NRLW
A crushing of Parramatta has pitted the Roosters against Newcastle for the NRLW minor premiership as Gold Coast beat Wests Tigers to solidify a top four spot.
Bulldogs’ grim NRL season worsens in loss to Titans
Gold Coast have beaten Canterbury 34-30 with Kieran Foran scoring a hat-trick and Dolphins-bound Bulldog Jake Averillo suffering a knee injury
Sharks beat 12-man Raiders to secure home NRL final
Cronulla beat Canberra for the first time since 2018 with a 24-6 victory locking up a home elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Master vs apprentice theme permeates NRL finals draw
Craig Fitzgibbon will face Trent Robinson in an do-or-die elimination final, while Warriors coach Andrew Webster will aim to upset Ivan Cleary's Penrith.
‘Not a victim’: Olam hopes his Storm hardships inspire
Melbourne centre Justin Olam wants his many supporters in Papua New Guinea to know he coped with his shock axing by having the right mental approach.
Try-scoring record is Young’s parting gift for Knights
With a pair of four-pointers against St George Illawarra, Dom Young confirmed the most prolific try-scoring season of any player in Newcastle's history.
Croker doesn’t want to be pity pick for Raiders
Jarrod Croker didn't like his one NRL game on the bench and would rather not finish his Canberra career as a passenger.
Raiders won’t fear tough Knights trip: Elliott
Adam Elliott is warning Newcastle his ex-Canberra teammates will have no fear entering the Knights' cauldron for this weekend's do-or-die elimination final.
NRL stands by under-fire finals stadium policy
Andrew Abdo insists there is no need for the NRL to move finals matches to bigger stadiums, despite fans being locked out of sold-out suburban grounds.
Roosters eye Joey Manu boost for Sharks finals clash
Reigning Golden Boot winner Joey Manu is set to be named by the Sydney Roosters as they head to Cronulla for Saturday's elimination final.
Broncos’ Mam ready for Nelson re-match with no fear
Brisbane No.6 Ezra Mam was trampled by Melbourne giant Nelseon-Asofa Solomona at Suncorp Stadium last year but he's made key changes in mind and body since.
Reborn Sharks seek to flip script on finals failings
Cronulla haven't won a finals game since 2018 and retiring club great Wade Graham wants to change that against the Sydney Roosters.
Warriors newcomers drive NRL title quest: Stacey Jones
Stacey Jones says the quartet of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dylan Walker, Marata Nikuore and Mitch Barnett have driven standards at the Warriors in 2023.
To’o, Tonegato take major NSW’s Origin awards
Penrith winger Brian To'o and Cronulla fullback Emma Tonegato have been named NSW's players of the year in the men's and women's State of Origin series losses.
Hunger no issue as Penrith firm for historic three-peat
Penrith are just as hungry as in the past and even more experienced as they launch their final assault at a historic third straight NRL premiership.
To’o, Tonegato take major Origin awards for Blues
Penrith winger Brian To'o and Cronulla fullback Emma Tonegato have been named NSW's players of the year in the men's and women's State of Origin series losses.
Fogarty finds upside in Raiders’ late halves shake-up
Jamal Fogarty believes he and Matt Frawley can make it work for Canberra after the surprise decision to move Jack Wighton out of the halves.
Blue-collar duo driving Knights in NRL finals campaign
Phoenix Crossland and Tyson Gamble might not be household names in the NRL but they have played an influential role in Newcastle's premiership tilt.
How Broncos went from spoon to boom so fast: Staggs
In 2020 wooden spoons were hurled on the Broncos training field, but centre Kotoni Staggs says the players are now back in NRL finals after embracing the coach.
Papenhuyzen ‘forever in Slater’s debt’ for Storm return
Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen spent 405 days out of the NRL due to injury and says Billy Slater and his family's care, along with a Buddhist tenet, got him through.
Reynolds claims he’s proven doubters wrong on longevity
Adam Reynolds has asked if those who questioned his longevity would have changed their stance after he helped Brisbane to the finals and NRL's top two.
Roosters star Radley ditches hothead tag for meditation
Sydney Roosters teammates have hailed Victor Radley's improved ability to keep his emotions in check.