‘Body’s come back mad’: Munster storms into finals
Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster was resigned to missing this season with a groin injury, but his full recovery has him eyeing a third NRL title.
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Luai uses little brown book to keep emotions in check
Jarome Luai has detailed how nightly journalling is helping him control his emotions at Penrith, as he aims to depart his junior club with a fourth premiership.
Broncos retain Taupau, Hoeter for 2025 NRL season
Brisbane will give prop Martin Taupau and outside back Delouise Hoeter new deals for 2025 as their top 30 for next year's NRL season takes shape.
Tigers record first win in 410 days over Dragons
Leichhardt Oval has worked its magic once again for Wests Tigers, with the club recording their first win of the 2024 NRLW season against the Dragons.
Edwards insists his knee is no concern for NRL finals
Dylan Edwards has downplayed concerns about his knee ahead of the NRL finals, insistent it is not limiting his output as Penrith pursue a fourth straight title.
Cowboys super boot Holmes gets big tick from ‘El Magic’
Goalkicking legend Hazem El Masri says North Queensland have struck finals gold with the boot of Valentine Holmes and explains why the Cowboys star is so good.
Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban
South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.
Ivan Cleary right to question Panthers’ hunger: Yeo
Penrith captain Isaah Yeo has admitted it was fair for Ivan Cleary to question the side's hunger for a fourth title, but says the fire still burns for players.
Dragons, Raiders can’t believe in rugby league miracle
St George Illawarra and Canberra need a rugby league miracle to make the finals, but neither side will go out chasing a win of 80 points.
Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt
Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.
Eels hand Tigers spoon, amid fears for Brown’s knee
Dylan Brown has suffered a serious knee injury after helping Parramatta avoid the wooden spoon as they handed last place to Wests Tigers with a 60-26 flogging.
Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis
The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith.
Marshall backs Tigers’ rebuild path, despite spoon
Benji Marshall says he has no interest in rushing Wests Tigers' rebuild, adamant the club is on track with its long-term plans despite another wooden spoon.
Mother’s fears almost halted Nawaqanitawase’s NRL dream
No one was happier to see Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase safely complete his first NRL game than his mother Fiona.
Crichton free for NRL finals but Koroisau cops big ban
Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton has dodged suspension for raising his forearm into the neck of South Sydney forward Tallis Duncan.
Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation
Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him.
Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan
Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has recovered from hamstring tightness to play Newcastle as Wayne Bennett sticks with his late season positional switches.
Injured Eel Dylan Brown to avoid surgery on ACL
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been cleared of a full rupture of his ACL, meaning the star playmaker will avoid surgery on his knee.
Cowboys pip Tigers to stay in NRLW finals hunt
The boot of North Queensland captain Kirra Dibb has proved the difference in a 24-22 win over Wests Tigers while Canberra ended the Dragons' finals hopes.
Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try
In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final
North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.
Panthers book home final with nervy win over Gold Coast
Penrith have secured second spot on the NRL ladder with a surprisingly hard-fought win over 14th-placed Gold Coast at Penrith Park.
Why rivals’ messages made James Fisher-Harris emotional
He's known as one of the NRL's toughest customers but even James Fisher-Harris has his emotional moments.
Ciraldo adamant Bulldogs’ woes can be easily fixed
Canterbury have endured their two worst weeks of the season on the eve of the NRL's finals, but coach Cameron Ciraldo is adamant things can be turned around.
New recruits primed to steel ill-disciplined Dragons
St George Illawarra fans have more signings to look forward to as coach Shane Flanagan eyes adding new steel to his side following a disappointing NRL season.
Broncos must recruit ‘hard heads’ to prosper: Maranta
Brisbane's founding chairman Barry Maranta has urged the club to scour the market for hard-headed forwards with a pedigree as Wayne Bennett has famously done.
NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash
The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Roosters, Broncos flex NRLW title muscles with key wins
The Sydney Roosters thrashed NRLW leaders Cronulla, Brisbane beat Newcastle with a stunning comeback and Parramatta upset Gold Coast to stay alive for finals.
Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks
Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla.
Sharks underdogs, but eye top-four respect in finals
The often-downplayed Cronulla have made clear they belong in the NRL's top four, and want to be held in the same regard as their rivals during the finals.
Knights book NRL finals spot, send Dolphins packing
Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.