Why Knights’ winning run means little for NRL finals
Newcastle's hot end to the NRL season may mean little in September, with data revealing teams with similar form guides lose more finals games than they win.
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Knights top of NRLW ladder after huge Roosters upset
Fullback Tamika Upton has put on a clinic to lead Newcastle to an upset 20-4 win against the Sydney Roosters.
Panthers set for Luai boost after Warriors thumping
With a 32-6 walloping of the Warriors, reigning champions Penrith have moved to within one win of a fourth straight NRL grand final appearance.
Webster confident in Johnson to return for NRL semi
Shaun Johnson's absence cost the Warriors dearly in a big qualifying-final loss to Penrith but their coach is confident he will return for next week.
Walker helps Roosters pip Sharks in elimination final
Sam Walker has kicked a late field goal to help the Sydney Roosters to a gripping 13-12 NRL elimination final win over Cronulla.
Sharks defend call to take goal with Roosters on ropes
Cronulla have stood by a decision to take a penalty goal against 12-man Sydney Roosters during the second half of their elimination-final loss.
Warriors must respond swiftly after Panthers thrashing
The Warriors must quickly get their act together after being on the wrong end of a finals masterclass from Penrith.
Hetherington, Schiller set for finals clash of cousins
Canberra legend Brett Mullins and the rest of his family will have divided allegiances when Newcastle and the Raiders meet this Sunday.
Upbeat Luai set to bounce back into premiership tilt
Nathan Cleary is keen to welcome his partner-in-crime Jarome Luai back from the injury that originally looked a chance to scupper Penrith's finals hopes.
Injury-hit Roosters count cost of thrilling finals win
The Sydney Roosters could be without up to 1000 games-worth of NRL experience in their semi-final against Melbourne after a brutal 13-12 win over Cronulla.
NRL probes Valentine Holmes white bag photo
A photo circulating online showing North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes posing with a bag of white powder is being investigated by the NRL's integrity unit.
Canberra thrash Cowboys to keep NRLW finals hopes alive
Canberra and Gold Coast have scored emphatic wins in the race for the NRLW finals, beating North Queensland and Parramatta respectively.
Confidence key as Roosters’ Walker proves his point
With a point to prove in the Sydney Roosters' elimination final win over Cronulla, Sam Walker showed he had never lost confidence despite a tough 2023.
Gamble keen to move on from Wighton biting claim
Tyson Gamble stopped short of retracting his claim he was bitten by Jack Wighton but said he hoped the outgoing Canberra star wouldn't be sanctioned.
Papenhuyzen plight gives Hastings an injury perspective
Jackson Hastings hopes his season isn't over after he failed to finish Newcastle's elimination final win over Canberra.
Newcastle snatch drama-charged finals win over Canberra
Newcastle have claimed a 30-28 extra time win over Canberra in their elimination final to book their place in the NRL semi-finals.
‘Remember 1999’: Storm great gives Welch title reboot
A text message from club legend Matt Geyer recalling a finals comeback for the ages has renewed Melbourne's faith, Storm captain Christian Welch says.
Warriors still believe in title bid: Nicoll-Klokstad
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says the Warriors can't get hung up on their heavy loss to Penrith.
‘Bring your work boots’: Broncos ethos driving success
The Broncos pulverised the Storm to set up a home grand final qualifier by enacting a mantra involving hard work and lots of it.
Newcastle’s Gamble gives Big Willie a tongue lashing
Tyson Gamble says criticism from former Newcastle prop Willie Mason has inspired the Knights' hard-working spine to lift for the finals.
Wighton biting charge goes straight to NRL judiciary
Incoming South Sydney signing Jack Wighton is facing a lengthy NRL ban if found guilty of biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in his final game for Canberra.
Storm want ‘last laugh’ over old mate Brandon Smith
Former Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith labelled the Storm's loss to Brisbane as "putrid" to set-up a blockbuster semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Flegler gets dream Broncos script, declares Waugh
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler's hunger for improvement is like Steve Waugh's "never satisfied" approach as he prepares for a final home game in Broncos colours.
Billy Smith’s broken jaw adds to Roosters’ injury toll
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is out of a do-or-die NRL semi-final against Melbourne after playing 38 minutes against Cronulla with a broken jaw.
Pearce calls time on decorated rugby league career
Mitchell Pearce has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of 2023, ending any chance of a return to the NRL.
Bellamy spray will rev Storm up against Roosters: Smith
Brandon Smith says a trademark Craig Bellamy outburst will ensure Melbourne don't approach their clash with the Sydney Roosters like they did against Brisbane.
Storm hooker Grant ponders SOS to immortal Smith
Melbourne hooker Harry Grant believes an SOS to Storm immortal Cameron Smith wouldn't hurt ahead of the club's elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Warriors’ ride of emotion bigger than 2011 for Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been a part of both the Warriors' grand final appearances, but believes the momentum behind the club is even bigger in 2023.
Sharks to play Tracey at fullback for elimination final
Connor Tracey is set to line up at fullback for Cronulla's elimination final after both he and Will Kennedy were named in the squad to face the Sydney Roosters.
Ricky Stuart’s NRL finals stat a positive for Canberra
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a brilliant record in the first week of NRL finals but it will be tested when the Raiders face a red-hot Newcastle.
Reynolds adamant Storm hoodoo means nothing
Brisbane's horror NRL record against Melbourne is matched only by skipper Adam Reynolds' struggles against them, but he insists that's irrelevant now.