Panthers set for Luai boost after Warriors thumping
With a 32-6 walloping of the Warriors, reigning champions Penrith have moved to within one win of a fourth straight NRL grand final appearance.
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Knights top of NRLW ladder after huge Roosters upset
Fullback Tamika Upton has put on a clinic to lead Newcastle to an upset 20-4 win against the Sydney Roosters.
Why Knights’ winning run means little for NRL finals
Newcastle's hot end to the NRL season may mean little in September, with data revealing teams with similar form guides lose more finals games than they win.
Ricky’s Raiders dare to dream ahead of Knights showdown
Canberra's Ricky Stuart says his side's NRL finals clash with Newcastle is one of the easiest he's ever coached, with the Raiders written off from the start.
Fast-starting Sharks look to get the jump on Roosters
Statistics show Cronulla are far superior to their elimination-final opponents the Sydney Roosters when it comes to starting games well in 2023.
Martin’s emotional Penrith return six years in making
Warriors half Te Maire Martin will play his first game at Penrith in six years in the NRL's finals, having faced several challenges since leaving the Panthers.
Dark days shaped Broncos’ next generation: Capewell
Brisbane back-rower Kurt Capewell joined the club after a horror stretch he thinks helped ready the Broncos' emerging stars for their 2023 NRL title push.
Snapshot of Brisbane’s qualifying final defeat of Storm
A quick look at Brisbane's 26-0 qualifying final defeat of Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Reynolds’ masterclass ends Broncos’ Storm hoodoo
Brisbane halfback Adam Reynolds has done what he was recruited to do, masterminding a drought-breaking NRL finals defeat of Melbourne.
Broncos whip injury-hit Storm to end 14-year hoodoo
Brisbane have belted Melbourne 26-0 in their first win at Suncorp Stadium over them since 2009 as the Storm lost Xavier Coates and Ryan Papenhuyzen to injuries.
Storm optimistic as Papenhuyzen undergoes surgery
Melbourne football boss Frank Ponissi has provided an update after Ryan Papenhuyzen had surgery on the broken ankle he suffered in the finals loss to Brisbane.
Talakai flips script on Hynes after NSW Origin pain
Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has detailed the heart-to-heart conversations that helped turn around Nicho Hynes' season after his State of Origin torment.
Fisher-Harris still carries hurt of Warriors rejection
One of the NRL's best forwards for the past five years, life changed for Penrith's Kiwi prop James Fisher-Harris when he was overlooked by the Warriors.
Roosters ready to compound Sharks’ finals woes
The Sydney Roosters are confident superstar centre Joey Manu will be fit as the Tricolours try to extend Cronulla's run of outs in NRL finals.
Gamble, Cogger out to impress as selection battle looms
Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble will be using the NRL finals series to push their case for starting 2024 as Newcastle's first-choice five-eighth.
Isaako in Kiwis frame after Dolphins awards haul
Dolphins player of the year Jamayne Isaako capped a great year by winning four awards at the club's presentation night and is in contention for more honours.
Warriors’ ride of emotion bigger than 2011 for Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been a part of both the Warriors' grand final appearances, but believes the momentum behind the club is even bigger in 2023.
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.
Reynolds adamant Storm hoodoo means nothing
Brisbane's horror NRL record against Melbourne is matched only by skipper Adam Reynolds' struggles against them, but he insists that's irrelevant now.
Ricky Stuart’s NRL finals stat a positive for Canberra
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.
Sharks to play Tracey at fullback for elimination final
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 Flanagan to reunite with father Shane at Dragons
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.
Walker brothers revolutionised NRL finals: Reynolds
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 get past St George for NRLW derby triumph
Cronulla have beaten St George Illawarra in the clubs' first NRLW derby, although both are now almost certainly out of finals contention.
Knights expect Ponga to be target for Stuart’s Raiders
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.
Broncos rally around Hunt, Gould in tragic times
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.
Haas wants Webcke 2006 glory for current Broncos
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.
Leniu driven by his last ride with Penrith brothers
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.
Resilient Raider Rapana continues late-career surge
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 need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy
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.
Shaun Johnson ruled out of Warriors’ NRL finals clash
Dally M Medal favourite Shaun Johnson has been ruled out of the Warriors' NRL finals clash against Penrith with a calf issue.