Hunt promises surgery for Sharks who cross him in 2025
On the eve of the NRL finals series, Cronulla enforcer Royce Hunt has opened up on his impending move to Wests Tigers.
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Premiership window wide open: Roosters skipper Tedesco
James Tedesco believes the Sydney Roosters are well-equipped to remain one of the NRL's elite clubs even as players exit over the summer.
‘Very upset’ Addo-Carr’s uncertain fate after NRL final
Josh Addo-Carr's finals series could be over, after he stood himself down from Canterbury's clash with Manly after an alleged positive roadside cocaine test.
Haas exit talk rubbished, Broncos prop set for surgery
The manager of Payne Haas has shot down claims his client is unhappy at the club and aiming to leave as the Test prop prepares for foot surgery.
‘Gone begging’: 2021 Storm failure still fires Munster
Melbourne No.6 Cameron Munster is still driven by the hurt of not winning the 2021 NRL title after the side smashed records and claimed the minor premiership.
Deja vu as Bulldogs target 1995 heroics from sixth
Canterbury won the 1995 title from sixth position and Jason Hetherington, hooker in that Bulldogs side, says the current side shares striking similarities.
Souths still unhappy with Mitchell ban, want answers
South Sydney are still pursuing further clarification on the Latrell Mitchell ban, with the club's CEO saying he still has several questions over the process.
Cleary closes in on return after shoulder workout
Penrith teammates expect Nathan Cleary to play in the qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters, after the halfback had his biggest test yet on his shoulder.
Bulldogs to make Addo-Carr call amid drug test drama
Canterbury will weigh up whether to play Josh Addo-Carr in their elimination final after he allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test.
Tigers miss out on a Raider, sign Bird from Dragons
NRL wooden spooners Wests Tigers have missed out on Canberra's Corey Horsburgh but are adding Dragon Jack Bird to their list of signings for next season.
Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL
Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.
‘Ridiculous’ for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL
Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
Hynes embraces scrutiny, sees silver lining in injury
Nicho Hynes says he has learned to embrace the scrutiny with his job as Cronulla's halfback, after returning from an ankle injury for the NRL finals.
Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk
Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.
Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals
Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will return from leg bone bruising and play for Melbourne in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla.
Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins’ finals hopes dashed
Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.
‘Ugly duckling’ Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins
Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.
Knights book NRL finals spot, send Dolphins packing
Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.
Sharks underdogs, but eye top-four respect in finals
The often-downplayed Cronulla have made clear they belong in the NRL's top four, and want to be held in the same regard as their rivals during the finals.
Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks
Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla.
Roosters, Broncos flex NRLW title muscles with key wins
The Sydney Roosters thrashed NRLW leaders Cronulla, Brisbane beat Newcastle with a stunning comeback and Parramatta upset Gold Coast to stay alive for finals.
NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash
The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Broncos must recruit ‘hard heads’ to prosper: Maranta
Brisbane's founding chairman Barry Maranta has urged the club to scour the market for hard-headed forwards with a pedigree as Wayne Bennett has famously done.
New recruits primed to steel ill-disciplined Dragons
St George Illawarra fans have more signings to look forward to as coach Shane Flanagan eyes adding new steel to his side following a disappointing NRL season.
Ciraldo adamant Bulldogs’ woes can be easily fixed
Canterbury have endured their two worst weeks of the season on the eve of the NRL's finals, but coach Cameron Ciraldo is adamant things can be turned around.
Why rivals’ messages made James Fisher-Harris emotional
He's known as one of the NRL's toughest customers but even James Fisher-Harris has his emotional moments.
Panthers book home final with nervy win over Gold Coast
Penrith have secured second spot on the NRL ladder with a surprisingly hard-fought win over 14th-placed Gold Coast at Penrith Park.
Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final
North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.
Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try
In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
Cowboys pip Tigers to stay in NRLW finals hunt
The boot of North Queensland captain Kirra Dibb has proved the difference in a 24-22 win over Wests Tigers while Canberra ended the Dragons' finals hopes.
Injured Eel Dylan Brown to avoid surgery on ACL
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been cleared of a full rupture of his ACL, meaning the star playmaker will avoid surgery on his knee.