Why Roosters’ aura won’t faze the Raiders
Canberra players were told to speak up if they didn't think they could beat the Sydney Roosters during the NRLW season. Now they must beat them in a final.
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Sting Ray: rolling Stone shows who is Dolphin boss
Dolphins' warrior Ray Stone will retire at the season's end as the side's unsmiling assassin who gets the job done no matter what pain he has to play through.
‘Unique’: Titans meet Q Cup player of year Woodbridge
Western Clydesdales fullback Chris Woodbridge does things on a footy field his co-coach Shane Walker has never seen - and NRL clubs are taking note.
‘Paid off’: Cobbo named Queensland’s best after promise
Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night.
Bostock siblings on track for perfect league seasons
Dolphins centre Jack Bostock and Gold Coast winger Indie Bostock have not lost a game this year and the siblings aim to extend their runs in preliminary finals.
Walker’s on but Woolf ‘wouldn’t swap’ his own No.7
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final.
Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader
For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that.
NRLW finalists reveal the key changes to find success
NRLW preliminary finalists Sydney Roosters and Canberra have taken different paths and approaches to 2026, but now face off for a spot in the grand final.
‘All or nothing’: Crichton craves dream NRL farewell
Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton knows his NRL career is coming to a close and is desperate to go out with a bang.
Me-versus-me: why To’o is now the hunter at Penrith
Brian To'o enters Penrith's preliminary final with a point to prove. Not to anyone else, but to himself after his shock NSW State of Origin axing in July.
Big Dog: how cleanskin Rooster replaced JWH as top prop
Following in the footsteps of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is no simple task, but Naufahu Whyte has stepped up as the leader of the Sydney Roosters' pack.
V’landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role
Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years.
‘Stuck with me’: ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return
Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing.
‘Hunger for dreams’: Cobbo follows cricketing great
Selwyn Cobbo wants to learn more about his famous great-great grandfather - Queensland fast bowler Eddie Gilbert - as he credits the Dolphins for his revival.
‘Don’t agree with it’: Roosters want fairer NRLW finals
The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry.
Hard-luck Rooster keen to finally have crack at a GF
Lindsay Collins was part of the Sydney Roosters' finals campaigns in their 2018 and 2019 premiership successes, but now he is eyeing off a first grand final.
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai
Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final.
‘Hammer and Herbie Show’ far from Phinished yet
Dolphins duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth have forged a lethal liaison they both hope will blossom further as they approach career-defining moments.
‘Ready to play’: Robinson’s green light to Sam Walker
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery.
Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club
Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.
‘Could not move’: mud and guts put Titans on title path
Gold Coast half Lauren Brown says the connection forged in a pre-season camp has the side on track to beat Brisbane and qualify for the NRLW grand final.
‘Let the refs have total control’: Gallen’s plea to NRL
The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees.
No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer
With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off.
Axed ref Klein set for bunker role after Warriors error
Axed from on-field duties, experienced referee Ashley Klein is set to be the man in the bunker for the preliminary final between the Dolphins and Roosters.
Perth put stake in ground with eye for local talent
Perth have signed their first local junior pathways player, heralding a three-year deal offered to a 15-year-old emerging talent from Western Australia.
Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim
Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.
‘Shaped me’: Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away
Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts.
Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach
Coach Kristian Woolf is on the cusp of a new deal at the Dolphins after giving the club post-Wayne Bennett stability and getting the best out of players.
Grudge match: Roosters prop ready for more fire
Sydney Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has made it clear he won't back away from another fight with the Dolphins, after being sin-binned against them in 2025.
‘Cheese and bikkies’: Raiders leader inspiring team
Canberra are one game away from making a first NRLW grand final and despite not having one of their captains available, she's still helping the team.
Mother of all derbies lights fire in Broncos powerhouse
Brisbane prop Shannon Mato will play her former club Gold Coast in the preliminary final as a new mum determined to do her son Charnze-Pati proud.