Cotter’s call to arms has Cowboys primed for finals run
North Queensland have become the "Cowboys of war'' after an inspirational call to arms before the final-round game against Canterbury changed their focus.
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Tedesco ‘sick and tired’ of Roosters’ title critics
James Tedesco has fired back at suggestions injuries could ruin the Sydney Roosters' title charge, saying the media do not understand his team.
How Tigers clash prepared Brooks for finals success
Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks says he can thank a disappointing evening against his former club for his successful NRL finals debut.
Cronulla face unwanted finals record against Cowboys
Cronulla's nightmare run in finals matches will become the worst of any side in the NRL era if they slump to an eighth straight loss against North Queensland.
Slater tips give Cowboys No.1 Drinkwater attacking edge
North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater is statistically the most creative force in the NRL after heeding some key lessons from Billy Slater.
Storm veteran dismisses ‘toothless Sharks’ tag
While the clubs are no longer arch-enemies, Melbourne veteran Christian Welch isn't expecting Cronulla to back down in their NRL final at AAMI Park.
How Gould launched a Penrith-like reboot of Bulldogs
Canterbury's results in Phil Gould's third year are eerily similar to what unfolded at the same stage of his Penrith reboot - and there's even more parallels.
Panthers bury Roosters in 30-10 NRL finals romp
Penrith are 80 minutes from the NRL grand final after dismantling the Sydney Roosters in a 30-10 win.
Penrith leave Roosters’ premiership dream on the brink
The Sydney Roosters are at risk of yet another early exit from the NRL finals after a comprehensive loss to reigning premiers Penrith.
Robinson laments ref call in Roosters’ finals loss
Trent Robinson has been left to wonder what might have been if officials hadn't called a forward pass at a crucial point of the Roosters' qualifying final loss.
Speedster Warbrick taking his Storm game to new heights
Ahead of their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla, the Storm's Kiwi ace Will Warbrick feels his confidence is growing alongside his try-scoring tally.
Cowboys target NRL history with ‘Minister for Defence’
North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the side's defensive system has finally clicked as they aim to make NRL era history and win the NRL title from fifth.
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.
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.