Roosters thrash Eels, Titans down Tigers in NRLW
A crushing of Parramatta has pitted the Roosters against Newcastle for the NRLW minor premiership as Gold Coast beat Wests Tigers to solidify a top four spot.
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Cogger ready for NRL finals furnace as Penrith No.6
Jack Cogger arrived at Penrith prepared to be a back-up five-eighth, but is confident he has the experience not to be overawed playing at No.6 in the finals.
Arthars set to pip Oates for Broncos wing spot
Brisbane's Jesse Arthars trained all of Sunday's session on the left wing and is on track to beat Corey Oates for a spot against Melbourne in the NRL finals.
I’ll be at Dragons in 2024: Ben Hunt
St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt will not revisit his request for a release in a major boost for the struggling Dragons.
Knights belt Dragons to enter finals as NRL’s form team
Newcastle will charge into the NRL finals on a nine-game winning streak after defeating St George Illawarra 32-12 to clinch fifth place on the ladder.
Penrith clinch NRL minor premiership, end Cowboys’ year
Penrith have beaten North Queensland 44-12 to claim the NRL's minor premiership for the third time in four years, while also ending the Cowboys' finals hopes.
Dazzling Dolphins consign Warriors to fourth on ladder
The Dolphins have walloped the Warriors 34-10, leaving the New Zealand-based side to play Penrith away in the first week of the finals.
Kyle Flanagan adamant his future remains in the NRL
Off-contract Canterbury half Kyle Flanagan is adamant he will not be forced out to the English Super League, confident his future will be sorted in Australia.
Bronco Oates targets title after 2015 disappointment
Brisbane winger Corey Oates says the side has "two more gears" to go to in the 2023 finals, starting with bogey side Melbourne next week.
Hynes back as Sharks and Raiders fight for home final
Cronulla's Nicho Hynes will return from a quad injury to face Canberra, with the winner locking up a home NRL final in the first week of the play-offs.
Broncos pip Sharks to move into NRLW top four
Brisbane have hung on to beat Cronulla 32-28 in Townsville and move into the NRLW's top four for the first time this season after Newcastle beat Canberra 20-12.
Old firm Walters, Langer revive Broncos glory days
Kevin Walters and Allan Langer led the Broncos to great heights as players, and former coach Wayne Bennett says the dynamic duo are doing it again as coaches.
Demetriou’s mea culpa after historic Souths collapse
Jason Demetriou says he is at fault for South Sydney's late-season collapse after they missed finals for the first time in six years.
Manly see positives in year of missed opportunities
Manly's 2023 NRL campaign is a case of what could have been, but coach Anthony Seibold can see several positives from his first season in charge of the club.
Resurgent Roosters’ finals fate rests on other results
Trent Robinson says he'll lean on former protege Craig Fitzgibbon to ensure the Sydney Roosters play beyond this weekend.
Roosters win 26-12 to complete Souths’ NRL implosion
South Sydney have completed the most dramatic collapse in the NRL era, missing out on the finals after losing 26-12 to the Sydney Roosters.
Tigers fans protest as season ends in Manly hammering
Fed-up Wests Tigers fans have had banners taken down by security after they staged a protest on the Brookvale hill during a final-round 54-12 loss to Manly.
Dragons look to end NRL campaign with upset Knights win
St George Illawarra believe they can mark interim coach Ryan Carr's final game in charge by toppling red-hot Newcastle.
Storm keen to keep electric Fa’alogo long term
Fullback Sua Fa'alogo enjoyed a sparkling debut against the Broncos and Melbourne say they have no intention of losing a player they have on contract to 2025.
‘I am the banana man’: Broncos bend it like Flegler
Supporters raised bananas and even dressed up as them in tribute to Brisbane prop, stand-in captain and banana farmer Thomas Flegler, who embraced the fanfare.
Bulldogs are behind Ciraldo’s training methods: Mahoney
Reed Mahoney insists Canterbury's players are all on the same page after claims some at the Bulldogs have issues with Cameron Ciraldo's tough training regime.
All eyes on Isaako as Dolphins winger nears magic feat
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has hailed "absolutely outstanding" winger Jamayne Isaako as he closes in on becoming the leading points and tryscorer in the NRL
Busted nose won’t break Broncos warrior Ali Brigginshaw
Brisbane captain Ali Brigginshaw may have a nose that has seen better days but her brain is her biggest asset ahead of the NRLW clash with Cronulla.
Storm hammer Broncos’ NRL minor premiership hopes
Melbourne have kept Penrith in the NRL minor premiership race with a 32-22 win over Brisbane that featured an electric debut by Sua Fa'alogo.
Finals fate on the line in Souths-Roosters blockbuster
South Sydney can end the Sydney Roosters' NRL finals hopes with victory at Accor Stadium on Friday night.
Papenhuyzen gives Storm extra edge for finals: Bellamy
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen started and shone against Brisbane as coach Craig Bellamy confirmed hooker Harry Grant is a certainty for the finals.
Broncos’ Piakura free for finals after three charges
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura has received fines for three charges in the clash with Melbourne and will be available to play week one of the NRL finals.
Panthers can keep Luai after Edwards’ pay rise: Cleary
Penrith have bumped Dylan Edwards' annual salary up to an estimated $850,000 but Ivan Cleary says there will still be room in the salary cap for Jarome Luai.
Broncos sweat on Piakura as Walters backs finals depth
Brisbane forward Brendan Piakura was put on report three times in the 32-22 loss to Melbourne and prop Xavier Willison was injured ahead of the finals.
Going to market wasn’t an option for Panther Edwards
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards says he was never going to be lured by the potential of bigger money on the open market, after inking a new four-year extension.
Ciraldo questions off the mark: Penrith’s Dylan Edwards
Dylan Edwards has spent most of his career playing under Cameron Ciraldo and is adamant the under-fire Canterbury coach's character cannot be questioned.