Dolphins tackle Manly bogey with ‘unsmiling assassin’
Manly have put 50 points on the Dolphins three times and pose a major threat again, as the Redcliffe-based side lose one star but gain their hardest man.
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Raiders star pays price for wild brain explosion
Several big-name players have been named to return for round 24 of the NRL, but Corey Horsburgh has paid the price for his brain explosion at Canberra.
No ‘headless chook’ behaviour for the man replacing Yeo
Penrith prop Liam Henry has been given the nod to join the starting side in the absence of injured co-captain Isaah Yeo.
ACL comeback twins fire Cowboys towards finals
North Queensland centre Tom Chester spent 600 days in NRL exile after a second ACL tear and credits his return to Heilum Luki, who went through the same ordeal.
My time is up: Veteran prop outlines NRL exit plan
Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown has revealed he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly.
Dogs feel benefit of ultimate restart in NRL finals run
Canterbury's revival has coincided with the NRL's reduction in set restarts, with players believing this style of football suits them ahead of the finals.
Brisbane rake’s season over, set for shoulder surgery
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix will undergo shoulder surgery earlier than scheduled and will miss the rest of 2026, allowing Billy Walters an extended run at No.9.
Too risky: players push back on NRL playoff concept
The NRL is exploring the concept of a third-place play off in grand final week, but two Canterbury players say the match would not be worth it.
Gagai’s bold claim as Knights set sights on finals
Dane Gagai has experienced heartbreak in Newcastle's quest for an NRL premiership, but he believes they can finally win it this year.
Sullivan eyes finals debut after frustrating year
After a year of being frustrated by the NRL's new six-man bench rule, Rabbitohs' Jayden Sullivan is finally poised for extended game time in the halves.
Sharks rep star cops ban, Raiders prop spared
The NRL's match review has decided the fate of Cronulla forward Addin Fonua-Blake after he was sin-binned for a high tackle on a St George Illawarra player.
How PNG Chiefs poached Penrith star To’o in major coup
The PNG Chiefs have completed another significant signing with the recruitment of star NRL winger Brian To'o.
Penrith hold hope Yeo repeats past premiership heroics
Penrith star Isaah Yeo has avoided surgery on an injured pectoral muscle for now, but the Panthers will take a wait-and-see approach on his rehabilitation.
‘Make it work’: Dolphins reveal how stars will stay
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf holds no fears of November 1 as he explains why he's confident the club's soon to be off-contract household names will stay.
‘Special talent’: Dragons young gun in World Cup mix
Rising star Hamish Stewart is being touted as a Kangaroos World Cup bolter after leading St George Illawarra to a shock win over top-four heavyweights Cronulla.
‘It hurts’: Dragons jolt Sharks’ top-two finals hopes
Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra.
‘Brain explosion’ ends Raiders’ roller-coaster season
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart hasn't held back, blaming the Raiders' home loss to Newcastle on a poor decision from one of his star forwards.
Canberra upset Broncos, Tigers win late in NRLW
Canberra have delivered a stunning upset over the Broncos, while Wests Tigers got out of jail in the final minute against the Dragons in the NRLW.
NRL flips decision on Storm five-eighth ban
A Melbourne star has had his suspension downgraded after returning from knee surgery in the Storm's rousing victory against Manly in Perth.
Broncos lose home aura in record-breaking defeat
Defending premiers Brisbane have lost the most consecutive games in one season at Suncorp Stadium in their history as problems pile up.
Poppa Bear on hand to watch Perth’s future NRL star
Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga was left with a big smile after his new recruit put on a perfect kicking display in a spectacular comeback victory by the Storm.
Souths deny ‘unlucky’ Eels greatest NRL comeback
South Sydney have held off a fast-finishing Parramatta to enhance their top-eight push with a 28-24 win at Allianz Stadium.
Dolphins book finals spot after ‘special’ comeback win
The Dolphins have come back from a 24-0 deficit to sink archrivals Brisbane and secure a spot in their first NRL finals series.
Bulldogs, Warriors escape while Titans debutant stars
The Warriors have got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.
Bellamy lavished with love as Storm unleash masterclass
Melbourne Storm have unleashed one of the most devastating scoring blitzes of the season just a day after Craig Bellamy confirmed he will coach on.
‘Not good enough’: Manly steamrolled by Storm in Perth
Manly's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after they coughed up a 14-0 lead against Melbourne on the way to a fifth-straight loss.
Defend like 2022: Drinkwater nails Cowboys path to top
North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is targeting a deep finals run before joining St George Illawarra as the Cowboys chase a key improvement in their game.
‘Can’t assume’: Sharks wary of lowly Dragons in derby
The surging Sharks won't be disrespecting the bottom-placed St George Illawarra in a crucial NRL derby for both arch-rivals.
Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash
Canberra will play Newcastle in a wet and wild affair on Sunday, but the Knights will be without one of their representative stars.
Roosters send Yeo warning as Panthers sweat on skipper
Isaah Yeo looks set to miss the back end of Penrith's season, but Spencer Leniu has warned the Panthers are just as potent without their prized No.13.
Roosters pip Dogs to go level with Penrith at top
Billy Smith has scored a double in a tight win over Canterbury that has put the Roosters on a collision course with Penrith for the NRL's minor premiership.