How JWH can help Roosters conquer Nelson-inspired Storm
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been backed to cut Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona down to size as the Sydney Roosters aim to end their hoodoo against Melbourne.
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Coach Meninga upset by Ponga’s Kangaroos withdrawal
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Victor Radley back from injury for Roosters’ semi-final
Hard-hitting second-rower Victor Radley is set to return from his shoulder injury to line up for the injury-hit Sydney Roosters in the semi-final against Manly.
Rookie Plath wins Dolphins player of year, Origin next
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Fitzgibbon desperate to end Sharks’ poor finals run
Cronulla are out to snap a seven-game finals losing streak when they host North Queensland at Allianz Stadium.
Talau brings Rooster star Sergis over to Manly’s side
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Cowboys’ prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline
North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.
Roosters refuse to roll out semi-final farewell party
The Sydney Roosters' semi-final against Manly could be the last game for the club for some of the biggest names, but they're adamant it is not time to reflect.
Souths back themselves to turn Schuster’s career around
Josh Schuster is set to return to the NRL in 2025 at South Sydney, with the Rabbitohs confident they can bring the best out of the enigmatic half.
Trbojevic says shoulder better, but Tests unlikely
Manly star Tom Trbojevic says his problem shoulder is feeling better ahead of the NRL semi-final against Sydney Roosters, but end-of-year Tests are unlikely.
Sharks circle minor premiership with top four undecided
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South Pacific nations back PNG NRL bid, PM gives update
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McIntyre does late grandad proud in super Cowboys year
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Brooks ready to shut down old housemate Tedesco
Luke Brooks was forced to wait 4040 days to play his first finals match. Now an old housemate looms his opposition's biggest threat six days later.
How Sharks coach Fitzgibbon explains Hynes criticism
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has weighed in on recent calls to oust Nicho Hynes from the halves for the NRL semi-final against North Queensland.
Papalii in hot water over Raiders Mad Monday incident
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Leniu confident it won’t be JWH’s last Roosters match
Spencer Leniu has given little thought to the prospect that the Roosters' finals clash with Manly could be Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' last NRL game.
Storm teammates just wild about Harry’s captaincy
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Newtown connections: Cronulla draw on Jets’ premiership
It's been half a decade since the core of Cronulla's best 17 won a NSW Cup grand final, building connections that could be the platform for an NRL premiership.
Cronulla out to make Nicho Hynes’ critics ‘shut up’
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Hynes concedes stigma of big-game losses will stick
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Radley a chance for Roosters, Manly’s Saab still out
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Ryles says he’s ready for big time as Eels new coach
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Shark eater Taumalolo draws on Cowboys’ super 2017 run
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Addo-Carr to face integrity unit as NRL future unclear
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Lodge says he can ‘hold head high’ over Roosters exit
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Crichton ready to shut down ‘beast-mode’ Olakau’atu
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Body blow for Dolphins, Fuller suffers ruptured ACL
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Dragons CEO Ryan Webb to step down after five years
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‘Threats everywhere’: Papenhuyzen hails Storm’s potency
Ahead of their NRL preliminary final, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says Melbourne's multiple attacking threats have given them an edge this season.