Canberra chase big Titans win to seal NRLW finals spot
The final round of the NRLW season includes Canberra hosting Gold Coast in search of a win that would seal their spot in next weekend's finals.
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Big Val sets November scales target for Dolphins return
Dolphins centre and cult hero Valynce Te Whare reckons his fish and vegetable diet will help him lose the eight kilograms he wants to shed in the off-season.
Warriors cut ‘kamikaze’ prep for biggest game in decade
Andrew Webster says the Warriors threw themselves too hard into preparations for their qualifying final but feels they've struck a better balance this week.
The Warriors combination 10 years in the making
Dom Young and Greg Marzhew have been two of the star attractions in Newcastle this year, but the Warriors' wing pairing goes back much further.
Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team
Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.
Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes
Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.
Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi
Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.
Cotter named Maroons player of Origin series
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter credited Maroons Godfather Dick 'Tosser' Turner after winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal as State of Origin player of the series.
Warriors name Shaun Johnson for must-win NRL semi-final
Influential half Shaun Johnson has been named to return from his calf injury as the Warriors prepare to host an NRL finals match for the first time since 2008.
Tedesco admits favouritism weighed Roosters down
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has conceded the club's status as pre-season NRL favourites weighed them down early in the year.
NRL’s Penrith sign Paul Alamoti, Brad Schneider
Penrith have signed promising Canterbury rookie Paul Alamoti as they prepare to farewell star centre Stephen Crichton.
NRL’s Wighton to miss three games for biting Gamble
South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton has been banned for three weeks after being found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.
Changes to NRL transfer system put backflips on table
It will become easier for NRL players to renege on moves to rival clubs as part of a "last right of negotiation" clause introduced to the code's trade rules.
Johnson’s defensive mindset transformed Warriors: Jones
Shaun Johnson has made dramatic improvements in his defence which have left a telling mark on the new look Warriors in 2023.
‘He gets it’: Barnett thrives under Webster at Warriors
Warriors forward Mitch Barnett signed to play under Nathan Brown, but is in stunning form under rookie coach Andrew Webster who he says has unlocked his best.
Dynamic Cobbo, Walsh bond forged in Broncos academy
Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has scored plenty of his 20 NRL tries this year from a Reece Walsh pass or kick and their rapport has been years in the making.
Chastened Munster in Storm warning for Roosters
Cameron Munster says he was poor for Melbourne against Brisbane but won't have another bad game against the Sydney Roosters in their sudden death final.
Knights back Gamble after shot at Willie Mason
Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga says Tyson Gamble was right to fire back at criticism from Willie Mason, rejecting suggestions the Knights are a one-man team.
Isaako in Kiwis frame after Dolphins awards haul
Dolphins player of the year Jamayne Isaako capped a great year by winning four awards at the club's presentation night and is in contention for more honours.
Gamble, Cogger out to impress as selection battle looms
Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble will be using the NRL finals series to push their case for starting 2024 as Newcastle's first-choice five-eighth.
Roosters ready to compound Sharks’ finals woes
The Sydney Roosters are confident superstar centre Joey Manu will be fit as the Tricolours try to extend Cronulla's run of outs in NRL finals.
Fisher-Harris still carries hurt of Warriors rejection
One of the NRL's best forwards for the past five years, life changed for Penrith's Kiwi prop James Fisher-Harris when he was overlooked by the Warriors.
Talakai flips script on Hynes after NSW Origin pain
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has detailed the heart-to-heart conversations that helped turn around Nicho Hynes' season after his State of Origin torment.
Storm optimistic as Papenhuyzen undergoes surgery
Melbourne football boss Frank Ponissi has provided an update after Ryan Papenhuyzen had surgery on the broken ankle he suffered in the finals loss to Brisbane.
Broncos whip injury-hit Storm to end 14-year hoodoo
Brisbane have belted Melbourne 26-0 in their first win at Suncorp Stadium over them since 2009 as the Storm lost Xavier Coates and Ryan Papenhuyzen to injuries.
Reynolds’ masterclass ends Broncos’ Storm hoodoo
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds has done what he was recruited to do, masterminding a drought-breaking NRL finals defeat of Melbourne.
Snapshot of Brisbane’s qualifying final defeat of Storm
A quick look at Brisbane's 26-0 qualifying final defeat of Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Dark days shaped Broncos’ next generation: Capewell
Brisbane back-rower Kurt Capewell joined the club after a horror stretch he thinks helped ready the Broncos' emerging stars for their 2023 NRL title push.
Martin’s emotional Penrith return six years in making
Warriors half Te Maire Martin will play his first game at Penrith in six years in the NRL's finals, having faced several challenges since leaving the Panthers.
Fast-starting Sharks look to get the jump on Roosters
Statistics show Cronulla are far superior to their elimination-final opponents the Sydney Roosters when it comes to starting games well in 2023.
Ricky’s Raiders dare to dream ahead of Knights showdown
Canberra's Ricky Stuart says his side's NRL finals clash with Newcastle is one of the easiest he's ever coached, with the Raiders written off from the start.