Cronulla get past Dragons for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in their first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in their first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Brisbane's horror NRL record against Melbourne is matched only by skipper Adam Reynolds' struggles against them, but he insists that's irrelevant now.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has a brilliant record in the first week of NRL finals but it will be tested when the Raiders face a red-hot Newcastle.
Connor Tracey is set to line up at fullback for Cronulla's elimination final after both he and Will Kennedy were named in the squad to face the Sydney Roosters.
Kyle and Shane Flanagan will be the third father-son coach-player combination in the NRL after the latter signed with St George Illawarra for two years.
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says former Ipswich coaches Ben and Shane Walker's short dropout innovation has many benefits for teams that master it.
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in the clubs' first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Kalyn Ponga has declared he's on track to play in Newcastle's do-or-die final against Canberra, with the Knights expecting his injured shoulder to be targeted.
The Broncos NRLW side will wear special jerseys against West Tigers to honour Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould, as the duo go through traumatic times.
Brisbane prop Payne Haas was on the verge of joining Melbourne in 2018 but he's glad he stayed and wants to beat the Storm, as the 2006 premiership team did.
Spencer Leniu is preparing for an emotional exit from Penrith with he and Stephen Crichton the last of the current crop of talented local juniors to leave.
Ageless Canberra back Jordan Rapana is playing close to career-best football at 34 years old, as his side prepares to battle Newcastle on Sunday.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has Ryan Papenhuyzen to provide X-factor in the finals but says only heavy artillery can stop one-of-a-kind Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh.
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has revealed why he picked Jesse Arthars over the experienced Corey Oates and says the Storm finals clash will be won in the mind.
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has praised coach Craig Fitzgibbon for his decision to drop him mid-season, believing the wake-up call turned his year around.
Wayde Egan and Dallin Waetene-Zelezniak once called Penrith home, but they will return as far more dangerous players for the Warriors in the NRL finals.
There is a back story to how Melbourne edged out Brisbane to sign Cameron Munster in 2013, with the star No.6 saying it was the best decision he's made.
Poised to move to troubled South Sydney from next season, Jack Wighton harbours no concerns about his new club as he plots to leave Canberra on a finals high.
Brisbane hooker Billy Walters has revealed how his father Kevin asked Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy if he could be a NRL hooker, and the answer inspired him.
It's hard to believe Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien's job was at risk only two months ago, with the Knights now the NRL's form side heading into the finals.
Buoyed by a late-season surge into the NRL top eight, the Sydney Roosters believe they can continue their form and overcome Cronulla.
The Panthers will wear a special finals jersey in a nod to the past as they focus in on becoming the first team in the NRL-era to claim a title three-peat.
Tom Hazelton had no intention of becoming an NRL player until a chance encounter with Gavin Miller set him on the path to cult-hero status.
Melbourne legend Cameron Smith has warned critics not to write off the Storm's title hopes as he details why No.9 Harry Grant has become a more potent weapon.
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf will play through the pain of ligament damage in his toe to try and match it with the Roosters' Lindsay Collins.
England-born Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth drew belief from countryman Sam Burgess's display in the 2014 grand final, but wants to emulate that at Broncos.
The Dolphins have released Brenko Lee to pursue UK opportunities while receiving news star Bulldogs recruit Jake Averillo has been cleared of rupturing an ACL.
Cronulla's injury crisis has morphed into a selection headache ahead of their elimination final, with Connor Tracey and Will Kennedy both chances to be fit.
Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.
Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has "no fear" of meeting Melbourne in the finals and credits captain Adam Reynolds for helping him rise to expectations on the field.