Knights set up dream NRL finish as Ponga pounds Titans
Kalyn Ponga has played his best game of the season in Newcastle's 36-14 win over Gold Coast, setting up a winner-takes-all final-round clash with the Dolphins.
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Maddick breaks NRLW record as Broncos belt Cowboys
Brisbane fullback Hayley Maddick has become the first NRLW player to set up five tries in a game, achieving the feat in a big win over North Queensland.
Turuva thought he’d played last NRL game for Penrith
Sunia Turuva was left to ponder whether he might finish his time at Penrith playing NSW Cup after Ivan Cleary dropped him from the NRL side last month.
Dolphins’ Kaufusi facing ban as decisive game looms
Felise Kaufusi is facing the prospect of missing the Dolphins' crucial clash with Newcastle and the start of the NRL finals after being charged for a late hit.
Bennett’s mind games inspire Dolphins ambush
A 'red herring' training run and a closed session away from prying eyes were among tactics Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett employed before flogging Brisbane 40-6.
Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement
Shaun Johnson went from providing the NRL's greatest highlights to being a clinical half in his 14-year career, and now he wants to help youngsters do the same.
Walters out of answers for Broncos woes after failure
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says the players must learn key lessons about what it means to play for the Broncos after their end-of-season capitulation.
Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals
The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.
Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play
Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.
Dolphins smash woeful Broncos to move into eighth
The Dolphins have walloped a pathetic Brisbane 40-6 to go eighth on the ladder and send the finals hopes of their cross-town rivals into oblivion.
Flanagan slams ‘terrible’ Dragons, walks out of presser
St George Illawarra's late comeback could not prevent Parramatta from holding on for a four-point win that has significant implications on the top-eight race.
Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash
Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.
NRLW’s Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock
NRLW log-leaders Cronulla have continued their winning ways with a defeat of Gold Coast, before Parramatta lost a star player in their loss to the Dragons.
Halves hell: Newcastle’s big barrier to NRL finals
The Knights' ever-changing halves pairings mean they must defy the odds to make the NRL finals, with no combination lasting more than four straight games.
Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri has been hit with a minimum of a one-game ban for a hip-drop tackle that left Manly flyer Jason Saab with an ankle injury.
Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has been told he does not need immediate surgery on a grade-three AC joint tear in his shoulder, and he will be able to play finals.
Robinson unhappy with length of NRL high-tackle bans
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' three-game high-tackle ban is disproportionate, as his club fight for a top-two spot.
Tyrone Munro did his family proud: Rabbitohs
South Sydney have praised teenaged winger Tyrone Munro for lining up against Penrith only two days after the death of his mother.
Jarome Luai stars as Panthers book top-four spot
Penrith have allayed concerns of a form slump on the run to the NRL finals, easing past South Sydney to book their top-four spot at Penrith Park.
Manly star hurt in win but tipped to play finals
Manly star Tom Trbojevic is expected to play again in the NRL finals, after suffering a shoulder injury in the Sea Eagles' dominant 32-22 win over Canterbury.
Bennett compares dawn of Dolphins to Broncos beginnings
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett says the club has already been a success and has laid a foundation for the type of prosperity he enjoyed at Brisbane.
Fast healing powers of Haas gives Broncos finals boost
Payne Haas has a history of fast recovery and feats of endurance and his return early against the Dolphins has come at just the right time for Brisbane.
Mentorship, magic and more: How Johnson changed the NRL
Shaun Johnson's legacy stretches beyond the highlight reels, and even beyond New Zealand. Benji Marshall and Braydon Trindall explain how he changed the game.
Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa
Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King and prop Tevita Pangai Jnr return to play Brisbane, as coach Wayne Bennett shuts out his own emotions about the derby.
Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit
Craig Fitzgibbon will rush Nicho Hynes back into Cronulla's halves when fit, outlining what he expects from the star playmaker after a two-month injury layoff.
Finals a pass mark for Dragons’ season: Shane Flanagan
St George Illawarra can guarantee themselves an NRL finals berth by winning their last two games, but a loss in either would throw their hopes into doubt.
Only way is up for NRLW’s Roosters: Isabelle Kelly
The NRLW's Sydney Roosters were embarrassed by last week's loss to Gold Coast, but captain Isabelle Kelly says the only way is up.
Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance
Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.
Cotter’s plea after scrappy Cowboys’ Storm escape
North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.
Cowboys survive second-string Storm’s best in try-fest
North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.
Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett
Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.