Roosters coach to thank for Shark’s Bradbury-esque rise
Riley Jones has gone from NSW Cup to an NRL finals series in a month. And he says John Strange, the Sydney Roosters NRLW coach, is a major factor.
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All-star Warriors pack no worry for no-fuss Knight
Cody Hopwood grew up in Newcastle and is relishing the Knights' challenge of taking on the Warriors in New Zealand.
Penrith’s near-perfect injury record boosts Cleary bid
Penrith have had a stunning 94 per cent record of player availability in finals matches since 2020, with Nathan Cleary now the latest trying to defy injury.
‘Deserved it’: coach spray turns Broncos’ season around
Brisbane coach Scott Prince's monumental halftime blow-up at the lowest season ebb has been credited by key figures for reigniting their premiership defence.
Dolphins No.9 thrives after sliding doors Mahoney move
When Canterbury signed Reed Mahoney for the 2023 season it opened the door for rake Jeremy Marshall-King to join the Dolphins and showcase his true class.
Braveheart: Broncos rake played year with broken wrist
Broncos rookie Cameron Bukowski has silky skills but he's also one tough footballer after having post-season surgery on a wrist he fractured early this season.
Sliding doors moment delivered Marzhew back to Holbrook
Justin Holbrook handed Greg Marzhew a debut at Gold Coast back in 2021, but he is now feeling the benefit of releasing the winger to Newcastle 18 months later.
Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war
Mitch Moses is one of several NRL stars named in multiple nations' World Cup squads, with Nathan Cleary's injury to potentially impact Lebanon's campaign.
Quite the legacy: Retiring Roosters duo add extra spice
Two of the NRLW's biggest stars will retire at season's end with Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter giving the unbeaten Sydney Roosters even more motivation.
‘Presentable’: how re-signed Dolphin won Bennett over
Dolphins winger Tevita Naufahu, the first academy player to graduate to the NRL, has inked a new deal, and it all started with a classic Wayne Bennett meeting.
‘Just a narrative’: Sharks out to bury NRL finals myth
In a stat that may shock NRL fans, Cronulla enter their do-or-die clash with the Sydney Roosters with the equal-most finals wins of any team in two seasons.
Raiders centre out of World Cup after sparkling season
Simi Sasagi has decided to undergo surgery on his shoulder, ruling him out of playing at the World Cup - one of his childhood ambitions.
Warriors gearing up for sold-out Eden Park cauldron
Hooker Sam Healey is preparing for his first match at Eden Park after the NRL announced that the ground will be sold-out for their clash against Newcastle.
‘Go after him’: Tongan tearaways target wounded Shark
Tongan wrecking balls Siua Wong and Rob Toia have vowed to put a target on Braydon Trindall's shoulder as they aim to knock Cronulla out of the NRL finals.
Roosters make Walker call as half’s absence laid bare
James Tedesco says Daly Cherry-Evans took ownership of his off night against Penrith, as the Sydney Roosters aim to knock Cronulla out of the finals.
Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return
The Warriors have unveiled their squad to take on Newcastle after a qualifying final defeat in which they lost two key players to injury.
‘Keep them’: Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle
Dolphins CEO Terry Reader is calm about the big stars set to come off contract as the club gets its salary cap in balance to cope with potential raids.
Knights bash bros ready to bounce again as Lucas trains
Francis Manuleleua is an ex-halfback and Jermaine McEwan a man finding his feet as an 80-minute forward, together they are making a damaging second-row pair.
Cleary to prepare for prelim with mental visualisation
Nathan Cleary appears set to play in Penrith's preliminary final against the Warriors or Newcastle, even if he is off his feet and doesn't kick in the lead-up.
Wilton ready to go full Costner as Trindall’s bodyguard
Teig Wilton may be too young to have watched The Bodyguard, but he is ready to play the role for Cronulla and Braydon Trindall in the NRL finals.
Talakai not ready for Sharks’ revival to end early
Siosifa Talakai has made his name at Cronulla after a few seasons at South Sydney early in his career, but he knows the Sharks stint is now on limited time.
‘Hoping my future at Broncos’: Player of year Willison
Brisbane's player of the year Xavier Willison, a shining light in a gloomy season, says he doesn't want to follow predecessor Payne Haas out of the club.
Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season
Tyson Frizell is confident he will play on in 2027, with the door not entirely shut on staying at Newcastle, and Wests Tigers among other interested parties.
‘Drained’: Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters
Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.
Sanity gone: Mulitalo can’t stop himself against Chook
Ronaldo Mulitalo admits all sanity goes out the window when he crosses the white line, as the Cronulla flyer prepares for another duel with Mark Nawaqanitawase.
‘Right the wrongs’: Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce
In-form Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki says his battered and bruised team must find a way to prevail in a do-or-die finals clash with Newcastle at Eden Park.
Roosters’ Walker hint after veteran’s rare off night
The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.
Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over
Scans on Nathan Cleary have confirmed the Penrith superstar has suffered a stress-related bone issue in his foot, just hours after he avoided a finals ban.
Cherry-Evans struggles to deliver as Roosters fall
Daly Cherry-Evans was unable to deliver when the Sydney Roosters needed him most in their qualifying loss to Penrith.
‘God no’: Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit
Nathan Cleary faces a nervous wait over a possible ban after Penrith moved a step close to a sixth NRL grand final in seven years by beating Sydney Roosters.
Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season
Brisbane have pumped the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high flying Titans beat the Knights to wrap up the NRLW regular season.