Cowboys super boot Holmes gets big tick from ‘El Magic’
Goalkicking legend Hazem El Masri says North Queensland have struck finals gold with the boot of Valentine Holmes and explains why the Cowboys star is so good.
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Edwards insists his knee is no concern for NRL finals
Dylan Edwards has downplayed concerns about his knee ahead of the NRL finals, insistent it is not limiting his output as Penrith pursue a fourth straight title.
Tigers record first win in 410 days over Dragons
Leichhardt Oval has worked its magic once again for Wests Tigers, with the club recording their first win of the 2024 NRLW season against the Dragons.
Broncos retain Taupau, Hoeter for 2025 NRL season
Brisbane will give prop Martin Taupau and outside back Delouise Hoeter new deals for 2025 as their top 30 for next year's NRL season takes shape.
Luai uses little brown book to keep emotions in check
Jarome Luai has detailed how nightly journalling is helping him control his emotions at Penrith, as he aims to depart his junior club with a fourth premiership.
‘Body’s come back mad’: Munster storms into finals
Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster was resigned to missing this season with a groin injury, but his full recovery has him eyeing a third NRL title.
Bulldogs insist pack won’t be walked over by Manly
Canterbury prop Max King has admitted his pack were well beaten by Manly in August, but insists the Bulldogs can turn around their end-of-season problems.
Trbojevic adamant shoulder injury won’t hold him back
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has played down concerns over his shoulder ahead of the finals, adamant his strength and range of movement won't be impacted.
Braydon Trindall’s path from drug test to career best
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has endured a tumultuous NRL season but heads into the finals on the back of career-best form.
Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point
Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.
Luki emerges as Cowboys’ weapon after early injury woes
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki warmed up for NRL finals with the best game of his career and is now forming a lethal combination with Jeremiah Nanai.
Roosters eye off greatest feat if they survive injuries
The Sydney Roosters insist they are better placed for a title tilt than in recent years, despite needing to defy history and a raft of injuries to be premiers.
Kiwi camp chat behind halfback Hughes’ Storm surge
A star turn in the Kiwis' record win over the Kangaroos convinced Jahrome Hughes to make changes at Melbourne, and the halfback is reaping the rewards.
Maddick gives Broncos backline X-factor edge
Record breaking Brisbane No.1 Hayley Maddick is slight in stature and big on impact with her silver service passing game a key against NRLW leaders Cronulla.
DCE not rushed on contract call as free-agency looms
Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become one of the highest paid players on the open market, but the Manly halfback says he has not considered his future beyond 2025.
Cowboys discover finals success blueprint: Holmes
North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes never wanted to leave Townsville and has unfinished finals business before joining St George Illawarra next year.
Reggae, country music to keep firebrand Leniu cool
Spencer Leniu says he expects to be targeted by his old club Penrith in the NRL finals, as the Sydney Roosters prop plans to "go to war" with ex-teammates.
Cleary in, as Roosters vow to “welcome” him back
Penrith have declared star No.7 Nathan Cleary a certain starter for their home qualifying final with the Sydney Roosters.
Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith
Ahead of their qualifying final against Cronulla, Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says he's inspired by retired club legend Cameron Smith.
How Bellamy made Howarth become a Jack of Storm trades
Melbourne centre and schoolboy prodigy Jack Howarth says Craig Bellamy was right to make him learn the "Storm way" before playing him regularly in the NRL.
Xerri aims to forge his own next chapter in NRL finals
Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has detailed how he hopes to one day not be known as the man who served a ban for steroid use, ahead of his return to the NRL finals.
‘Be careful’: The player feedback Payten needed to hear
Todd Payten has revealed how an honest message from senior players helped change his demeanour and turned North Queensland's NRL season around.
Brother Jayden inspiring Blayke Brailey’s NRL streak
Blayke Brailey credits his brother and rival hooker Jayden for inspiring him en route to the longest active streak of NRL games.
NRL say referee Gee’s demotion based on form
Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.
Fit again, Knights’ Gamble ‘wanted to chop hand off’
Fit-again Newcastle five-eighth Tyson Gamble has revealed the agonising pain he suffered after surgery on a broken hand.
Titans player-of-the-year Kini eyeing Kiwi debut
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini is set to make his New Zealand debut after winning the Paul Broughton Medal as Titans player of the year at the age of just 20.
Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith
Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.
Knights better prepared for tight game than NQ: O’Brien
Coach Adam O'Brien feels Newcastle may have a trump card over North Queensland in the sides' NRL elimination final.
Why Cowboys feel a 2017-like finals run is on the cards
Departing Cowboys veteran Kyle Feldt is confident the side can go on a run to the grand final like 2017 ahead of the home knockout final clash with Newcastle.
Fit-again Lodge concedes Manly stint may end soon
Manly prop Matt Lodge is set to enter the NRL's finals unsure on his future, with the front-rower likely to move elsewhere if he can secure a long-term deal.