No taunting from Brailey if Sharks repeat famous win
Blayke Brailey has fond memories of watching Cronulla beat Canberra to ignite their 2016 premiership charge and is hoping to inspire another victory this week.
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‘I’d be sent off every week’: confusion over pest rule
Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.
Roosters slap Radley with 10-game ban amid drug scandal
The NRL's Sydney Roosters have imposed a 10-game ban on superstar forward Victor Radley over his involvement in an alleged drug scandal.
Farnworth wins Dolphins gong, extension on track
Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth has won the player-of-the-year award as the club steps up moves to keep the England international long-term.
RLPA’s key concern with Radley ban, England make a call
England's coach has backed Victor Radley for Ashes selection as the RLPA examines the unprecedented sanctions handed down to the Sydney Roosters forward.
‘November Pain’ has Broncos guns coming up roses
Tough sessions in November pre-season are behind Brisbane's late-season surge to the NRL preliminary final.
Aussie coach downcast as Hull’s SL play-off hopes end
Coach John Cartwright was left disappointed after Hull saw their Super League play-off hopes end with a 26-22 defeat to Catalans at the MKM Stadium.
Unwanted Panther Laurie lifts lid on NRL future
Daine Laurie is without a club for 2026, but the fullback wants to make one thing clear about the player he has become as he hits the NRL's open market.
Red frog memories and Matildas’ lessons fuel NRLW star
Newcastle star Sheridan Gallagher has opened up about the influence of her late father and two Matildas stars on the eve of the NRLW finals.
Prickly Ricky sidesteps key question ahead of big semi
The day before Canberra's semi-final, Ricky Stuart was in no mood to discuss the Raiders' hopes of bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.
‘Bit light’: NRL star’s verdict on lying cop’s sentence
A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.
Penny pinchers: Dogs out to end one dynasty, start own
Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo have helped lay the foundations for Penrith's success, now they're trying to bring the same blueprint to Canterbury.
Shark ‘won’t be silly’ and push taunting too far: Fitzy
Craig Fitzgibbon is confident Ronaldo Mulitalo will keep his trademark on-field energy in check when Cronulla face Canberra in their NRL semi-final.
Young Penrith stars return to edge clash that made them
Stephen Crichton still has a chance to play in Canterbury's NRL semi-final, but Penrith's young brigade have only happy memories of taking on the star centre.
Cummins offers Penrith plenty in fly-on-the-wall visit
Test captain Pat Cummins has joined forces with four-time NRL premiers Penrith, meeting with coaches ahead of their do-or-die semi-final against Canterbury.
Iro’s semi-final clash a decade in the making
Cronulla centre KL Iro needs no introduction to the man he'll be marking when Canberra host the Sharks for their NRL semi-final.
Blue-and-white army playing right into Penrith’s hands
Statistics reveal reigning premiers Penrith have enjoyed more success in front of large crowds, favouring the Panthers for Sunday's semi-final with Canterbury.
Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth
Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra, booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne.
Crichton’s miracle recovery falls short of semi-final
Canterbury's captain courageous Stephen Crichton will miss the NRL semi-final against Penrith after failing to recover from his ankle injury in time.
Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals
Cronulla upset the Cowboys at home while Newcastle beat Gold Coast in Saturday's NRLW elimination finals.
Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect
After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race.
Fogarty fails to fire in dismal Raiders send off
In his final game in lime green, a flat performance from halfback Jamal Fogary contributed to Canberra being bundled out of the NRL finals in straight sets.
‘Built something special’: Raiders rue lost opportunity
An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.
Bulldogs ‘never gave up on’ Toby Sexton: coach Ciraldo
Some two months after sensationally axing Toby Sexton from the team, Canterbury are looking to the halfback to prolong their premiership dream.
Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL
Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final.
Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive
Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets.
How Ciraldo’s tinkering brought Bulldogs’ season undone
Canterbury's quest for an NRL premiership has come unstuck after late-season selection switches backfired in coach Cameron Ciraldo's face.
Penrith’s re-invention pays off in semi-final thrashing
Penrith's semi-final thrashing of Canterbury seemed to suggest the Panthers' constant player drain is starting to help, rather than hinder, their dominance.
Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness
Penrith's Liam Martin says he will be able to antagonise Brisbane's halves in their NRL preliminary final, while Jesse McLean has spoken on his hip issue.
‘Lot more scrutiny’: Ciraldo explains Bulldogs NRL fall
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo claims he knows "what the headlines will be" after the club's promising campaign ended in a straight-sets finals exit.
Broncos nemesis Cleary’s numbers demand Walsh response
Nathan Cleary has scored 49 points in his past four games against Brisbane, more than the entire Broncos side, as Reece Walsh eyes his first win over Penrith.