Broncos’ Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists it is no gamble to bring three injured stars back for the prelim final and has backed captain Adam Reynolds to fire.
One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.
Newcastle might be the underdogs heading into their NRLW final against Brisbane, but Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale reckons her side can defy the odds.
Penrith's pursuit of a fifth-straight premiership appeared dead and buried after round 12, before a series of big plays saved their season.
While conceding they were outplayed by Melbourne, coach Craig Fitzgibbon claimed the large penalty count cruelled Cronulla's chances in the preliminary final.
Melbourne believe there's clear upside to having two days more than their eventual rivals to prepare for the grand final after an unprecedented schedule tweak.
Coach Craig Bellamy's decision to play Jahrome Hughes just weeks after surgery has paid off with the Storm halfback helping steer his team into the grand final.
Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park.
Moses Leota is the prop tasked with halting Brisbane star Payne Haas in the middle, and he'll do so with the help of the baddest man on the planet.
Paul Alamoti carries the same nickname as Penrith great Greg Alexander, and the Panthers winger now has a reputation for standing up in big games to match.
Captain Tiana Penitani is unperturbed by critics dismissing Cronulla's NRLW premiership chances ahead of the semi-final against the Sydney Roosters.
Brisbane's forward pack have been put on notice to do their jobs and a bit more against Penrith in the preliminary final to cover the absence of Pat Carrigan.
Getting knocked around by men as a teenager in the Cook Islands, lightweight Cronulla centre KL Iro loves the challenge of cutting his opponents down to size.
Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.
Queensland captain Cameron Munster's emotional heroics in the State of Origin decider clinched him a favourite gong as star half Tom Dearden was also rewarded.
Ali Brigginshaw is grateful that Brisbane's NRLW semi-final against Newcastle will be played at Suncorp Stadium and not at the Knights' home ground.
Kenny Bromwich will play the Queensland Cup grand final for Norths Devils before working with his brother Jesse in the carpentry trade after a great career.
If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.
Manly are investigating the possibility of bringing Davvy Moale over early after signing the Souths prop on a three-year deal that currently starts in 2027.
Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla.
A stunning Grade 10 display launched Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's career, but he has also made key changes to his approach ahead of the preliminary final.
Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.
Luke Garner can't quite understand how Ivan Cleary was not named Dally M Coach of the Year in any of Penrith's four consecutive premiership seasons.
Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza.
Nicho Hynes no longer cares what anyone thinks of him, but says he will always stand up for the Sharks as they hunt their first NRL premiership since 2016.
St Helens forward Morgan Knowles is hoping to sign off from the Super League in style before moving to the NRL's Dolphins on a two-year deal.
Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend.
Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.
Cody Ramsey will cap a remarkable comeback from battling ulcerative colitis to captain St George Illawarra in the NSW Cup final.
Penrith leaked four tries down their left defensive edge against Canterbury and Brisbane strike weapon Kotoni Staggs is ready to cash in at Suncorp Stadium.