Roosters No.7 takes second Karyn Muphy Medal in GF win
Sydney Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken has won a second Karyn Murphy medal, returning the Tricolours to the top of the NRLW after a stellar undefeated season.
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Dominant Roosters deliver revenge in NRLW decider
The Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles.
Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final
More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.
Silky Smoothy: Aussie’s amazing NRL-Super League double
Wakefield Trinity's Tyson Smoothy has achieved the amazing rugby league double of back-to-back grand final wins in Australia and the UK in successive years.
‘I let everyone down’: NRLW Roosters star on GF fuel
Shouldering the responsibility for last year's NRLW grand final loss, Sydney Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher is out to bury past pain against Brisbane.
Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory
Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.
Fifita leads Australia to 11-try rout in PM’s XIII game
Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII game in Port Moresby, despite a litany of errors.
Taylor-made win as Aussies thump PNG in women’s PM game
Winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after Australia handed PNG a record loss in the annual women's Prime Minister's XIII match .
The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon
Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook.
Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow
Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion.
What NRL ban means for Crossland’s GF involvement
Phoenix Crossland won't play in the NRL grand final and will be forbidden from participating in any trophy presentation as part of his suspension.
Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch
Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.
Justified: Foran’s pride in Cherry-Evans’ title bid
Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters.
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans
Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.
Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory
Sydney Roosters star Corban Baxter has the chance to pen the perfect final chapter to her storied NRLW career, eyeing grand final glory over Brisbane.
Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider
Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back.
Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider
Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider.
NRLW needs its own CEO says legend Ali Brigginshaw
Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's sport.
Concussed Roosters star learns grand final fate
Connor Watson will become the first player to miss the NRL grand final with concussion after the Sydney Roosters utility was denied clearance to play.
Coach influence steels SBW fanboy to be Roosters’ rock
Siua Wong has barely missed a game for the Sydney Roosters this season, crediting Michael Cheika for influencing his relentless thirst for work.
Roosters’ centres thought they’d never play again
As the Sydney Roosters prepare for the NRL grand final, it's a remarkable journey for their two centres who thought they would never play rugby league again.
Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname
Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker.
Frizell ready to end longest wait for an NRL decider
Tyson Frizell has spent years watching NRL grand finals wondering if he would ever feature. Now he'll become the most experienced player to ever play his first.
‘It’s just me’: Rooster not trying to play the villain
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu knows there's a negative public perception of him, but tells AAP ahead of the NRL decider he has no intention of changing.
Making his Mark: secret sauce of a two-code genius
Mark Nawaqanitawase's former Australia sevens coach John Manenti says hard work and a team-first ethos is the bedrock of the Sydney Roosters star's magic.
Dally Ms to GF: Broncos rookie gets new view of Sergis
Brisbane rookie Georgia Bartlett will take on Sydney Roosters great Jessica Sergis in a centre battle the young Bronco can't wait for in the NRLW grand final.
Tupou on verge of history in NRL decider
Daniel Tupou could celebrate a premiership and the rarest of milestones if he scores a double in the NRL grand final against Newcastle.
The Rooster aiming to fulfil Tongan dad’s dream
Salesi Foketi's Tongan father was denied the chance to play NRL because of his struggles with English. Now the Roosters star wants to fulfil his dad's dream.
Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness
Connor Watson has had two appointments with an independent neurologist to prove he is fit and ready to take the field in the NRL grand final.
His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride
Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most.