Critics made Panthers ‘giggle’: Jarome Luai
Jarome Luai says Penrith's critics will be "looking over their shoulder" after the emphatic qualifying-final defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
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Brooks mentally fresh before long-awaited finals debut
Luke Brooks says he's in a far better head space since moving from Wests Tigers for Manly, leaving him well prepared for a finals debut 4040 days in the making.
Born out of Penrith’s success, Crichton finds his voice
Stephen Crichton has become one of the best captains and recruits in the NRL in 2024, but his rise traces back to two separate pre-season army camps.
Lenarduzzi breaks Sharks’ hearts, Knights belt Titans
Brisbane snuck up on ladder-leading Cronulla in round eight of the NRLW season before Newcastle scored their biggest-ever win.
Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites
Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final.
Blow for Dolphins as Fuller suffers knee injury
The Dolphins have suffered a potential blow, with fullback Trai Fuller to go for knee scans after suffering a suspected serious injury in the Queensland Cup.
Finals heat ramps up on Sharks after Storm damage
Cronulla will aim to put a NRL qualifying final mauling by Melbourne quickly behind them as they attempt to avoid a second-straight sets exit in three seasons.
Grant gives Melbourne AFL fans something to cheer about
Scoring his first-ever NRL hat-trick, skipper Harry Grant is hoping that AFL fans in Melbourne, with no finals team, jump on the Storm bandwagon.
Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season
North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.
‘Not content’: O’Brien targets Knights title after exit
Knocked-out Newcastle have made finals four of the last five seasons but repeating the feats of the 1997 and 2001 sides still drives coach Adam O'Brien.
Kikau and Olakau’atu primed for heavyweight clash
Two of the NRL's premier second-rowers will do battle when Canterbury and Manly return to the finals in an elimination clash.
Early to bed … Cowboys’ secret to Sydney winning run
North Queensland have found ways to win their past four games in Sydney and won't be daunted by another journey in the knockout final against Cronulla.
Walters’ record compares with early Broncos: Maranta
Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta says "stupid" calls for coach Kevin Walters' head are made by people who don't understand the NRL club's history.
Knights’ Thompson served ban for hit on Feldt in final
The pain of Newcastle's elimination final loss will linger beyond this season for Leo Thompson, who has received a one-game ban for his shot on Kyle Feldt.
Hynes urges NRL to give Sharks home semi-final
Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes would love to play a semi-final against North Queensland at PointsBet Stadium, but the NRL appears to have other ideas.
Roosters go top in NRLW and end Cowboys’ finals hopes
The Sydney Roosters flew to top spot on the NRLW ladder by beating North Queensland, before Parramatta kept their slim top-four hopes alive.
Turbo-charged Sea Eagles end NRL season for Bulldogs
Manly have booked their spot in the second week of the NRL finals and ended Canterbury's season with a 24-22 win in the sides' elimination final.
Bulldogs weren’t distracted by Addo-Carr saga: Ciraldo
Coach Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury prepared well for their elimination final loss, despite Josh Addo-Carr's ongoing drug scandal.
Cowboys captains ‘dialled in’ for Knights finals clash
Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.
Manly say they’re better placed to strike than in 2021
The Sea Eagles finished in the top four in 2021 and reached the preliminary finals, but Manly players are adamant they're now a more complete team in 2024.
Sharks ready to attack favourites Melbourne: Fitzgibbon
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks have a different "energy" about them this finals campaign than in the past two years and are ready to attack Melbourne.
Knights’ Brailey finally feels like himself again
Only in the past few NRL rounds has Jayden Brailey felt like he's truly bounced back from a cruel run of injuries at the Newcastle Knights.
Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals
Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will return from leg bone bruising and play for Melbourne in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla.
Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk
Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.
Hynes embraces scrutiny, sees silver lining in injury
Nicho Hynes says he has learned to embrace the scrutiny with his job as Cronulla's halfback, after returning from an ankle injury for the NRL finals.
‘Ridiculous’ for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL
Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL
Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.
Tigers miss out on a Raider, sign Bird from Dragons
NRL wooden spooners Wests Tigers have missed out on Canberra's Corey Horsburgh but are adding Dragon Jack Bird to their list of signings for next season.
Bulldogs to make Addo-Carr call amid drug test drama
Canterbury will weigh up whether to play Josh Addo-Carr in their elimination final after he allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test.
Cleary closes in on return after shoulder workout
Penrith teammates expect Nathan Cleary to play in the qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters, after the halfback had his biggest test yet on his shoulder.
Souths still unhappy with Mitchell ban, want answers
South Sydney are still pursuing further clarification on the Latrell Mitchell ban, with the club's CEO saying he still has several questions over the process.