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.
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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.
Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has recovered from hamstring tightness to play Newcastle as Wayne Bennett sticks with his late season positional switches.
Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation
Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him.
Crichton free for NRL finals but Koroisau cops big ban
Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton has dodged suspension for raising his forearm into the neck of South Sydney forward Tallis Duncan.
Mother’s fears almost halted Nawaqanitawase’s NRL dream
No one was happier to see Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase safely complete his first NRL game than his mother Fiona.
Marshall backs Tigers’ rebuild path, despite spoon
Benji Marshall says he has no interest in rushing Wests Tigers' rebuild, adamant the club is on track with its long-term plans despite another wooden spoon.
Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis
The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith.
Eels hand Tigers spoon, amid fears for Brown’s knee
Dylan Brown has suffered a serious knee injury after helping Parramatta avoid the wooden spoon as they handed last place to Wests Tigers with a 60-26 flogging.
Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt
Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.
Dragons, Raiders can’t believe in rugby league miracle
St George Illawarra and Canberra need a rugby league miracle to make the finals, but neither side will go out chasing a win of 80 points.
Ivan Cleary right to question Panthers’ hunger: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has admitted it was fair for Ivan Cleary to question the side's hunger for a fourth title, but says the fire still burns for players.
Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban
South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.
Dynamic wing duo have Broncos flying into Knights
Brisbane wingers Julia Robinson and Stacey Waaka are two excitement machines to watch in the blockbuster NRLW clash with Newcastle on Sunday.
Dolphins dynamo Fuller proves ‘too small’ critics wrong
Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller was told he was too small to make it, but he was determined to follow in the footsteps of heroes Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.
Walters insists current roster can reboot Broncos
Broncos coach Kevin Walters is reluctant to go to market for new players in 2025, insisting the talent is 'inside the building' to improve the club's fortunes.
Storm’s Katoa free to play finals, Papenhuyzen on track
Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa will be available to play week one of the finals as coach Craig Bellamy had good news surrounding Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Rampant Storm consign Broncos to worst ever ladder fall
Melbourne lost fullback Sua Fa'alogo to injury and forward Eliesa Katoa was put on report in a 50-12 thrashing of Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.
Knights prepared for golden point in top-eight shootout
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien expects a tense finish to his side's must-win match against the Dolphins, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the NRL finals.
Close to 50 NRL players walk finals judiciary tightrope
The NRL's judiciary system that punishes players for prior offences has the potential to bite several players on the eve of the finals.
‘Spoon-bowl’ result won’t stop Tigers roaring into 2025
All eyes are on the bottom of the table ahead of "Spoon-bowl' with Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall confident bigger and better things are to come next season
Dolphin Bromwich not ready to say goodbye just yet
Sunday's do-or-die clash with Newcastle could be the last NRL game of Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich's career, but a farewell is the last thing on his mind.
Trbojevic feels Blues captaincy could be one and done
Jake Trbojevic led NSW to State of Origin glory this year but won't be surprised if coach Michael Maguire turns elsewhere for his captain in 2025.
Mitchell says he’s fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on
Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air
Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl
The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.
Sharks’ Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals
Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.
Tapine puts hand up to be Raiders’ full-time captain
With Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead having likely already played his last game with the club, forward Joe Tapine is eager to step into the role next year.