Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon
Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.
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NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks
A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.
Raiders stars saved ‘Big Red’ from clutches of Broncos
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh could have been lining up for Brisbane this week if not for the intervention of forward guns Joseph Tapine and Josh Papalii.
Reynolds reveals fitness hopes as Raiders target Walsh
Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on his fitness struggles as the halfback revealed his chances of lining up in Brisbane's qualifying final clash with Canberra.
Enforcer Papalii in doubt for Raiders’ finals clash
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has suffered an injury at the worst possible time as Canberra prepare for their NRL finals campaign.
‘No regrets’ as Brown prepares to join wooden spooners
Dylan Brown insists he has no regrets about his highly-anticipated move to Newcastle, who collected the wooden spoon in his last game as an Eel.
History looms: teams outside top four make title case
The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.
End of 15-year era: Manly ponder life without DCE
Daly Cherry-Evans has played more games at No.7 than anyone in history and after several other records, his exit leaves Manly with questions for the future.
GOAT retires as Dolphins turn to ‘Obi-Wayne Kenobi’
Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will retire at season's end, but when that will be depends on his old coach Wayne Bennett getting South Sydney a last-round win.
Bennett defends Smith, says police saga is ‘trivial’
Wayne Bennett has claimed Brandon Smith is only being used by police to send a message to the public, after he was hit with drug supply and betting charges.
Roosters admit hate for Souths, but focus on main goal
Trent Robinson insists Sydney Roosters players can look past a hatred for Souths and won't be dragged into a spiteful affair as they fight to make finals.
Knights star backs Green’s footy IQ in coach search
The longest-serving player in Newcastle's current squad says Blake Green's man management and football IQ make him ready to replace Adam O'Brien.
Souths back Brandon Smith ‘to the end’ amid allegations
South Sydney players insist it's business as usual for Brandon Smith despite serious criminal allegations hanging over the forward's head.
Tigers hunt for new NRLW coach after Kimmorley exit
Brett Kimmorley has stepped down as coach of the Wests Tigers' NRLW side after a 2025 season where they picked up just one win.
‘Don’t give a rat’s’: Sharks embrace Penrith’s mindset
Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to be more like Penrith and not worry about whether they finish the regular season in the NRL's top four.
‘Weirdest injury’: Tracey talks about tummy trouble
Connor Tracey knows a thing or two about injuries but the Canterbury fullback was in unchartered waters during his last stint on the sidelines.
Cherry-Evans to let future call roll into off-season
Manly veteran Daly Cherry-Evans says he will make a decision in the off-season if there is enough fuel in the tank to play on, insistent no call has been made.
Raiders rest 10 players, Hughes back for Storm
Canberra have rested 10 players from the last round before finals, with Cam Murray and Jahrome Hughes among key players returning from injury elsewhere.
Shibasaki dropped for breach in Broncos hammer blow
Brisbane's push for a top four spot has been rocked with Queensland centre Gehamat Shibasaki dropped for disciplinary reasons ahead of the clash with Melbourne.
Hannay swings axe on coaching staff for new Titans era
Three of Des Hasler's assistant coaches will move on at the end of the season as Gold Coast prepares for a fresh era under Josh Hannay.
Hardwick inspiring Hunt, 13 years on from ‘that’ goal
Karmichael Hunt left Damien Hardwick in despair with his 2012 after-the-siren winner, but the AFL coach is now inspiring the cross-code star's next endeavour.
Cook Islands on Hunt for final World Cup spot
Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt can't wait to watch Cronulla star KL Iro in the World Cup qualifier against South Africa and continue a great family legacy.
Future Fuller for Dolphins whiz after inspiring return
Dolphins late bloomer Trai Fuller is a top-shelf NRL fullback who will have a big call to make on his future in the coming months.
One down: Peters won’t apply for Newcastle coach role
Willie Peters' manager says his client will not pursue the Newcastle head-coaching job, despite being asked to apply for the role.
Souths star wants No.6 jersey back in 2026
Cody Walker is intent on reclaiming South Sydney's starting five-eighth spot from Ashton Ward once he puts a season of injury hell behind him.
Sharks could lobby NRL amid Allianz Stadium debacle
Allianz Stadium's drainage crisis could force Cronulla to host a final at their third-choice home ground, a prospect that may leave the Sharks lobbying the NRL.
Broncos players warned not to flush title hopes away
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire says "culture is everything" after two off-field incidents involving Reece Walsh and Gehamat Shibasaki before the Melbourne clash
Disobedient Dogs at risk of being bitten by rap sheet
More than 50 NRL players will enter round 27 with their finals series at risk of being blown apart by a bad judiciary record, with Canterbury the most at risk.
Resilient Raiders reap rewards of pre-season boot camp
Canberra players have recalled the gruelling army-style boot camp that set them up for success in the 2025 NRL season.
Storm hopeful injured key forward can play finals role
Melbourne welcome halfback Jahrome Hughes back from injury against Brisbane, and say back-rower Shawn Blore's fractured larynx isn't as bad as first thought.
Into the light: Foran’s quest to enhance mental health
Retiring Gold Coast star Kieran Foran experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a stepson to suicide, and his ongoing work improving young lives is priceless.