Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot
With Isaah Yeo named captain, Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker is in line for an Australian Test debut as one of six debutants in Kevin Walters' World Cup squad.
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‘Tough kid’: Walker credits Keary for Roosters title
Sydney Roosters No.7 Sam Walker played through pain on debut and continued that tradition in the grand final as he thanked a former halves partner on the win.
Roosters’ wing convert changed game: Robinson
Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL.
The heart of Newcastle: fans chant even in defeat
More than 22,000 Newcastle fans packed into the Knights' home stadium and watched the NRL grand final together, for an evening that ended in misery.
Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027
The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss but have vowed to use the experience to come back stronger and return to the big game.
‘Burning desire’: Tedesco conquers his final frontier
James Tedesco is a three-time premiership winner and says captaining the Roosters to an NRL title is one of the greatest honours of his career.
Roosters star in tug of war makes World Cup call
Rob Toia has been torn over his World Cup allegiance and the Sydney Roosters star has finally made a call on his eligibility.
Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending
Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
James Tedesco wins his first Clive Churchill Medal
James Tedesco has won the Clive Churchill medal as the player of the match in the NRL grand final as his Sydney Roosters defeated the Newcastle Knights 18-19.
Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL
The Sydney Roosters are premiers again, after James Tedesco led the club to a 16th title with a 19-18 grand-final win over Newcastle.
‘Never seen before’: Mark genius secures Roosters title
Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase's moment of soccer genius was a new trick and a much needed one as he leaves the NRL with a deserved premiership.
Newcastle fans revel in first grand final for 25 years
Frenzied Newcastle fans created a wild grand final atmosphere but they were denied the chance to celebrate a long-awaited NRL premiership.
NRL grand final show still strikes right note with fans
Pared back but popular, the NRL's grand final pre-match entertainment honoured Jai Arrow and Nathan Charles, who are both battling MND.
Roosters No.7 takes second Karyn Muphy Medal in GF win
Sydney Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken has won a second Karyn Murphy medal, returning the Tricolours to the top of the NRLW after a stellar undefeated season.
Dominant Roosters deliver revenge in NRLW decider
The Sydney Roosters have walloped defending premiers Brisbane 30-6 in the NRLW grand final with halves Jocelyn Kelleher and Tarryn Aiken playing starring roles.
Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final
More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.
Silky Smoothy: Aussie’s amazing NRL-Super League double
Wakefield Trinity's Tyson Smoothy has achieved the amazing rugby league double of back-to-back grand final wins in Australia and the UK in successive years.
‘I let everyone down’: NRLW Roosters star on GF fuel
Shouldering the responsibility for last year's NRLW grand final loss, Sydney Roosters star Jocelyn Kelleher is out to bury past pain against Brisbane.
Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory
Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.
Fifita leads Australia to 11-try rout in PM’s XIII game
Australia and captain David Fifita have routed Papua New Guinea in the annual Prime Minister's XIII game in Port Moresby, despite a litany of errors.
Taylor-made win as Aussies thump PNG in women’s PM game
Winger Jada Taylor has put her hand up for a World Cup berth after Australia handed PNG a record loss in the annual women's Prime Minister's XIII match .
The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon
Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook.
Roosters reveal stance on pre-GF break amid Watson blow
Trent Robinson won't be lobbying the NRL to have a two-week break before the grand final despite Connor Watson missing the game with concussion.
What NRL ban means for Crossland’s GF involvement
Phoenix Crossland won't play in the NRL grand final and will be forbidden from participating in any trophy presentation as part of his suspension.
Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch
Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.
Justified: Foran’s pride in Cherry-Evans’ title bid
Kieran Foran could have been coaching Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly this year. But he believes the veteran will now feel vindicated in his move to Sydney Roosters.
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans
Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights.
Roosters pioneer dreaming of grand final glory
Sydney Roosters star Corban Baxter has the chance to pen the perfect final chapter to her storied NRLW career, eyeing grand final glory over Brisbane.
Simply the Best: centres to renew rivalry in decider
Bradman Best came up trumps in his State of Origin battle with Robert Toia earlier this year and the Sydney Roosters centre is now desperate to get one back.
Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider
Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider.