‘Eat your greens’: how Dolphins won over King Kuli
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has transformed his career on and off the field and it started with coach Kristian Woolf urging him to polish off the salad on his plate.
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Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error
The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback
Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery.
Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF
Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law.
Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call
Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang.
Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters’ impact man
Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench.
NRL set to act over ’embarrassing’ referee abuse
Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.
‘I want to stay’: Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith
Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.
‘We’re not done’: Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset
Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.
Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume
Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.
‘Memory of a goldfish’: Roosters veteran’s finals key
Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla.
Beetson believers: Dolphins circle to Roosters D-day
A stellar inaugural win set the Dolphins on course to be one victory from a grand final as Sydney Roosters again loom large in a full-circle moment.
Sharks dismiss rebuild theory amid fresh finals pain
Cronulla are adamant they will be in the fight for the NRL premiership in 2027 despite undergoing an off-season roster overhaul.
Roosters book prelim ticket by mauling Sharks
The Sydney Roosters will meet the Dolphins in an NRL preliminary final after beating Cronulla 46-10.
Hynes’ head knock hurts as Sharks suffer same old pain
Cronulla are now one of only a few teams to have made five straight finals in the NRL era without reaching a decider, after their 46-10 loss to Sydney Roosters.
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final
Brisbane's trio of ex-Newcastle stars Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel fired in a 40-16 win to send the defending premiers into the prelim final.
Kiwi Knights ready to upset their families in Auckland
Newcastle's Kiwi contingent will go to New Zealand with one job to do, but they know a Knights win could well disappoint family and friends at Eden Park.
‘Have to step it up’: Sharks out to find another gear
Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final.
‘Bloody good effort’: Raiders end Tigers’ fairytale
Canberra have held on to beat Wests Tigers in a low-scoring NRLW semi-final, with Zahara Temara's game management the difference for the Raiders.
Double delight as Dolphins land two more big fish
The Dolphins have secured another two pieces of their star-studded roster, with Selwyn Cobbo and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki inking contract extensions.
‘I felt helpless’: Broncos great primed for finals tilt
Ali Brigginshaw was heartbroken to be suspended mid-season but her elite response has the side in good shape to give the Brisbane legend a winning send-off.
Upton to meet her match in do-or-die NRLW final
Olivia Higgins has made a bold claim about breakout star Lucy Spain as she prepares to do battle with the NRLW's best fullback, Tamika Upton.
Moment that summed up Newcastle’s attacking revolution
Newcastle have completed the fourth-greatest attacking turnaround in history, with one try encapsulating the big change about the Knights.
Roosters’ make call on star forward, Walker progress
Angus Crichton has been cleared to return for the Roosters in their knockout clash with Cronulla, with star halfback Sam Walker not too far behind him.
‘It’s all on’: Fitzgibbon relishes Robbo coaching duel
Mates and mentors Craig Fitzgibbon and Trent Robinson have banned contact this week as the Cronulla and Sydney Roosters coaches chase an NRL preliminary final.
‘He’s always there’: Warrior calls on family legend
Ali Leiataua has revealed the key to helping him thrive when the Warriors face Newcastle at a sold-out Eden Park.
‘It’s sad’: family-like Sharks feeling the break-up
A big cast of Cronulla players who won a reserve grade premiership with Newtown have one last chance to claim an NRL title together - and don't they know it.
Knights reveal Lucas timeline ahead of Warriors duel
Coach Justin Holbrook has kept the door ajar for Dylan Lucas to make a remarkable comeback and play in Newcastle's sudden-death final against the Warriors.
Raiders, Tigers looking for a final flourish in NRLW
The Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers will do battle on Friday night, when one of the NRLW clubs will keep their premiership hopes alive.
Sparks to fly in final act of NRL’s wing-dong battle
Ronaldo Mulitalo v Mark Nawaqanitawase has been essential viewing in the NRL and teammates from both sides expect no let up in their final showdown.
‘Deeper connection’: Clark finds true self at Warriors
Warriors lock Erin Clark found form and his identity after his move from the battling Gold Coast to become one of the best players in his position in the NRL.