Storm’s Hughes set to miss final round with knee injury
Just ahead of the NRL finals, Melbourne No.7 Jahrome Hughes left AAMI Park in a knee brace and is set to be ruled out of their last-round clash with Brisbane.
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JWH’s headbutt and Manu injury give Roosters nervy wait
Joey Manu and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves are in doubt for the Sydney Roosters' must-win clash with Souths after a brutal NRL win over Wests Tigers.
Raiders’ season on brink ahead of last-round clash
Canberra are hanging on to a spot in the NRL top eight for dear life and must put aside a disappointing loss to Brisbane before a crunch encounter next weekend.
‘I’m pissed off’: Ricky whacks refs after Broncos loss
Brisbane have moved top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with Ricky Stuart taking aim at some contentious refereeing decisions.
Cherry-Evans stars as Manly easily account for Bulldogs
Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau'atu have played starring roles to help Manly to a 42-24 NRL win over Canterbury.
Robinson lauds Walker after successful NRL return
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker has impressed his coach and halves partner on return from a long-term knee injury.
Ponga injured as Knights confirm berth in NRL finals
Newcastle have sealed their NRL finals spot with a 32-6 win over Cronulla but they may pay a price for the victory after Kalyn Ponga left the game injured.
Papenhuyzen ready for more minutes after NRL return
Playing 20 minutes against Gold Coast after 13 months out, Ryan Papenhuyzen is hoping for more game time against Brisbane as the Storm prepare for NRL finals.
Broncos can’t wait for bogey side Storm visit: Walters
Brisbane can wrap up the minor premiership with a win over Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium, a venue where they have not beaten the Storm since 2009.
Cherry-Evans sends Test reminder in Manly’s big win
Daly Cherry-Evans has starred in Manly's 42-24 NRL win over Canterbury, before conceding he is still behind Nathan Cleary in the race to be Australia's No.7.
Brigginshaw breaks nose in crucial Broncos NRLW win
Ali Brigginshaw has provided two crucial plays to help Brisbane to a vital 40-8 NRLW win over Canberra, before leaving the field with a broken nose.
Waerea-Hargreaves hit hard by NRL over two offences
Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves must win two separate cases at the NRL judiciary to play in the Sydney Roosters' must-win last-round match against South Sydney.
Ponga injured as Knights confirm NRL finals berth
Newcastle have sealed their NRL finals spot with a 32-6 win over Cronulla but may pay a price for the victory after Kalyn Ponga left the game injured.
Raiders setback as Horsburgh faces three-match ban
Canberra's hopes of making the NRL finals have taken another blow, with forward Corey Horsburgh hit with a suspension for a shoulder charge against Brisbane.
Canberra to challenge Horsburgh’s shoulder-charge ban
Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh will head to the NRL judiciary in a bid to overturn a shoulder-charge ban ahead of the Raiders' final-round trip to Cronulla.
Cronulla’s Tracey relishes showdown with in-form Ponga
Cronulla fullback Connor Tracey is eager to show his class against in-form Newcastle No.1 Kalyn Ponga.
Titans’ Campbell dislocates kneecap but ‘some relief’
Titans utility Jayden Campbell faces a five-month recovery after dislocating a patella against Penrith, while winger Phil Sami has a Lisfranc foot injury.
Garrick’s broken back sparks NRL rule change debate
A broken back for Manly flyer Reuben Garrick has led to calls to change the rules surrounding players competing for a bouncing ball.
Manly axe sub-par Schuster, Walker returns for Roosters
Josh Schuster has been axed by Manly coach Anthony Seibold after an underwhelming display against the Warriors.
Cowboys relish ‘do or die’ ultimatum against Dolphins
North Queensland must beat the Dolphins in round 26 to keep their finals hopes alive and have Peta Hiku and Jordan McLean both marking their 200th NRL games.
Fiery Flegler dreaming of a Broncos fairytale finish
Brisbane prop Thomas Flegler will join the Dolphins next year but he has unfinished business at the Broncos until at least NRL grand final day on October 1.
Burgess, Souths split as Demetriou defends Latrell
Jason Demetriou insists he treats each South Sydney player equally after Rabbitohs great Sam Burgess walked out on the club over Latrell Mitchell's conduct.
‘Reasonably significant’: Penrith deny resting fit men
Penrith have been coy on the status of players coming out of the team in recent weeks but Ivan Cleary insists his side is contending with legitimate injuries.
Painful lessons drive Riki’s Broncos title quest
Broncos second-rower Jordan Riki says last year's late-season fadeout "really burnt us all" and is driving his hunger to succeed in finals football in 2023.
Russell Crowe not consulted on Souths’ Burgess break-up
South Sydney say the decision to part ways with Sam Burgess was not done with the blessing of co-owner Russell Crowe.
‘Top-four’ Knights will shake up NRL finals: Best
Newcastle centre Bradman Best says his side's recent seven-game winning streak has convinced them they can beat any team in the NRL.
‘Silly Latrell’ to miss Souths blockbuster for elbow
Latrell Mitchell has received a one-match suspension for hitting Tyson Frizell high with his elbow and will miss South Sydney's most important game of the year.
Reynolds calf strain gets Sam Kerr focus in Brisbane
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds hopes to follow in the footsteps of Matildas skipper Sam Kerr and return from a calf problem in time to help a finals push.
Roosters have eyes firmly on Tigers, not Rabbitohs
After reviving their unlikely finals hopes with three straight wins, the Sydney Roosters want to rule out any chance of slipping up against the lowly Tigers.
NRL backs mid-air tackle call in Manly loss to Warriors
Manly fumed after the referee chose not to award them a penalty at a crucial stage of the must-win game with the Warriors but the NRL has stood by the decision.
Tigers lock down NRL halves pairing with Sezer signing
Former Canberra halfback Aidan Sezer will return to the NRL in 2024, signing a one-year contract with Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers.