Talakai admits axe saved his season at the Sharks
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has praised coach Craig Fitzgibbon for his decision to drop him mid-season, believing the wake-up call turned his year around.
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Why Brisbane coach Walters opted for Arthars over Oates
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has revealed why he picked Jesse Arthars over the experienced Corey Oates and says the Storm finals clash will be won in the mind.
Shaun Johnson ruled out of Warriors’ NRL finals clash
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.
Storm need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has Ryan Papenhuyzen to provide X-factor in the finals but says only heavy artillery can stop one-of-a-kind Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh.
Resilient Raider Rapana continues late-career surge
Ageless Canberra back Jordan Rapana is playing close to career-best football at 34 years old, as his side prepares to battle Newcastle on Sunday.
Leniu driven by his last ride with Penrith brothers
Spencer Leniu is preparing for an emotional exit from Penrith with he and Stephen Crichton the last of the current crop of talented local juniors to leave.
Haas wants Webcke 2006 glory for current Broncos
Brisbane prop Payne Haas was on the verge of joining Melbourne in 2018 but he's glad he stayed and wants to beat the Storm, as the 2006 premiership team did.
Broncos rally around Hunt, Gould in tragic times
The Broncos NRLW side will wear special jerseys against West Tigers to honour Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould, as the duo go through traumatic times.
Knights expect Ponga to be target for Stuart’s Raiders
Kalyn Ponga has declared he's on track to play in Newcastle's do-or-die final against Canberra, with the Knights expecting his injured shoulder to be targeted.
Cronulla get past St George for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in the clubs' first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Walker brothers revolutionised NRL finals: Reynolds
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says former Ipswich coaches Ben and Shane Walker's short dropout innovation has many benefits for teams that master it.
Kyle Flanagan to reunite with father Shane at Dragons
Kyle and Shane Flanagan will be the third father-son coach-player combination in the NRL after the latter signed with St George Illawarra for two years.
Brisbane playmaker Reynolds in sights of Storm
Returning from a calf injury for Brisbane's qualifying final, playmaker Adam Reynolds can expect some heavy Storm traffic in the form of Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Reynolds input has wiser Walsh primed to end Storm hex
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has "no fear" of meeting Melbourne in the finals and credits captain Adam Reynolds for helping him rise to expectations on the field.
Star Knights Ponga, Hastings named for Raiders showdown
Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.
Selection headache looms for finals-bound Sharks
Cronulla's injury crisis has morphed into a selection headache ahead of their elimination final, with Connor Tracey and Will Kennedy both chances to be fit.
Storm keen to keep electric Fa’alogo long term
Fullback Sua Fa'alogo enjoyed a sparkling debut against the Broncos and Melbourne say they have no intention of losing a player they have on contract to 2025.
Dragons look to end NRL campaign with upset Knights win
St George Illawarra believe they can mark interim coach Ryan Carr's final game in charge by toppling red-hot Newcastle.
Tigers fans protest as season ends in Manly hammering
Fed-up Wests Tigers fans have had banners taken down by security after they staged a protest on the Brookvale hill during a final-round 54-12 loss to Manly.
Roosters win 26-12 to complete Souths’ NRL implosion
South Sydney have completed the most dramatic collapse in the NRL era, missing out on the finals after losing 26-12 to the Sydney Roosters.
Resurgent Roosters’ finals fate rests on other results
Trent Robinson says he'll lean on former protege Craig Fitzgibbon to ensure the Sydney Roosters play beyond this weekend.
Demetriou’s mea culpa after historic Souths collapse
Jason Demetriou says he is at fault for South Sydney's late-season collapse after they missed finals for the first time in six years.
Manly see positives in year of missed opportunities
Manly's 2023 NRL campaign is a case of what could have been, but coach Anthony Seibold can see several positives from his first season in charge of the club.
Old firm Walters, Langer revive Broncos glory days
Kevin Walters and Allan Langer led the Broncos to great heights as players, and former coach Wayne Bennett says the dynamic duo are doing it again as coaches.
Broncos pip Sharks to move into NRLW top four
Brisbane have hung on to beat Cronulla 32-28 in Townsville and move into the NRLW's top four for the first time this season after Newcastle beat Canberra 20-12.
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.
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.