Storm’s Wishart excited for potential clash with Cleary
Tyran Wishart has started at halfback just twice this season but the Melbourne utility has no fear about a potential clash with Penrith NRL star Nathan Cleary.
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Luai firming to play in Penrith’s preliminary final
Penrith star Jarome Luai looks increasingly likely to play in their NRL preliminary final against Melbourne, as he battles to overcome a shoulder injury.
Roosters’ Hopoate faces ban, set to miss NRLW finals
Prop Pani Hopoate is set to miss the Sydney Roosters' NRLW finals tilt after receiving a two-match ban for a hip-drop tackle.
NRLW star Nathan-Wong cleared of neck damage
St George Illawarra NRLW five-eighth Tyla Nathan-Wong has been cleared of neck damage and released from hospital.
Wait and see on Johnson’s injury management: Warriors
The Warriors are content to play Shaun Johnson's calf injury by ear as they prepare to battle Brisbane but the halfback is confident that he will line up.
Broncos lock in NRLW finals spot, Roosters to host semi
Brisbane have beaten St George Illawarra 46-12 to wrap up an NRLW finals spot, while the Sydney Roosters finish second after beating North Queensland 40-16.
Newcastle’s 15-minute slip up comes at Knightmare time
Newcastle's lengthy run of great form slipped at a critical time as a poor start meant they were always struggling in their semi-final defeat by the Warriors.
Warriors’ resurgence is nothing to joke about
It's a sunny afternoon in Auckland and super fan The Joker is on the loose, just as the Warriors are ready to take the turf.
Warbrick’s heroics for Storm a season in the making
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick picked the perfect first time to score a try from a Cameron Munster long bomb when the Storm won a semi-final thriller.
Johnson stars as Warriors surge into preliminary final
The Warriors have celebrated the return of talismanic halfback Shaun Johnson by belting Newcastle 40-10 in their NRL semi-final at Mount Smart Stadium.
Snapshot of Storm’s semi-final win over Roosters
Melbourne's 18-13 semi-final win over the Sydney Roosters came courtesy of a giant leap in the 79th minute by winger Will Warbrick to score the crucial try.
Munster delivers again for Storm with season on line
Cameron Munster is a big-game player who saves his best for the moments that count, and he did it again in the 18-13 NRL semi-final win over the Roosters.
Warbrick’s late stunner seals Storm win over Roosters
Melbourne winger Will Warbrick has scored a stunning try in the dying moments to seal a thrilling 18-13 semi-final win for the Storm over the Sydney Roosters.
No chinks in Knights’ armour after brutal clash
Newcastle defeated Canberra in extra time but coach Adam O'Brien does not believe the bruising encounter will weigh on his side against the Warriors.
‘Heartbroken’ coach Robinson proud of Roosters’ season
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has refused to blame a contentious non-call for his team's nail-biting semi-final defeat to Melbourne.
Storm hopeful Hughes, Coates are fit to face Penrith
Melbourne are concerned about the fitness of star half Jahrome Hughes and winger Xavier Coates after downing the Sydney Roosters in a thriller.
Turuva eyes new house for family with next NRL deal
Penrith winger Sunia Turuva has revealed his dream of buying his dad a new house with his next NRL deal, after their family home burnt down three years ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hastings uncertain for prelim if Knights make it: Coach
Jackson Hastings is missing Newcastle's semi-final against the Warriors and is no certainty to return for next week's preliminary final if the Knights qualify.
Time in coaches’ box helps reinvigorate Nathan Cleary
Nathan Cleary has missed significant game time in each of the last three seasons, but the Penrith ace says that hasn't always been a bad thing.
Roosters-Storm rivalry rages on as another final looms
Five years have passed since the 2018 grand final, but the Melbourne and Sydney Roosters rivalry remains a battle of the NRL-era's two most dominant teams.
Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW
Newcastle's NRLW side have claimed the club's maiden minor premiership, but there is an injury concern for star teenage halfback Jesse Southwell.
Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos’ Mariner
The NRL fined the Dolphins $25,000 for trying to induce Brisbane centre Deine Mariner to break his contract, a decision that has "perplexed" CEO Terry Reader.
Wantaway Ben Hunt: I’m still the man to captain Dragons
Despite his widely touted wish to leave the NRL club, halfback Ben Hunt has made clear he believes he remains the right man to captain St George Illawarra.