Taylay May secures two-year deal with Wests Tigers
Taylan May has signed a two-year deal with Wests Tigers after joining them on a train-and-trial deal mid-season.
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No quarter for club that saved Raider’s NRL dream
After waiting until his mid-20s for his NRL dream, Canberra second-rower Zac Hosking must knock over the side that gave him his start en route to a grand final.
Kenny out of Penrith’s finals game, Jenkins dropped
A hamstring injury has ruled Mitch Kenny out of Penrith's elimination final against the Warriors as coach Ivan Cleary drops comeback kid Tom Jenkins.
NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.
Boost on eve of finals as Sharks re-sign star
Cronulla have signed KL Iro to a long-term contract extension ahead of their NRL elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
Nawaqanitawase admits ‘hard’ call ahead on rugby lure
Mark Nawaqnitawase has become a genuine showstopper in his first full season in the NRL, but he is soon to weigh up a potential return to rugby union.
Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals
Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.
Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban
The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters.
How star Panther copes with ‘disappointing’ errors
One of Penrith's key backs admits it's "disappointing" to hit the NRL finals series with errors creeping into his game, but he has a strategy to fix the slump.
Broncos gun recalled, Walsh cleared after injury scare
Gehamat Shibasaki will return at centre for Brisbane against Canberra with captain Adam Reynolds to miss the clash, as Reece Walsh had another drama.
‘We need him’: Kikau urges Mahoney to rise to challenge
Canterbury forward enforcer Viliame Kikau is among Bulldogs identities urging a departing and possibly disgruntled Bulldogs teammate to fire up for the finals.
Gould, Ciraldo ink huge Dogs deals, eye Crichton boost
Canterbury are closing in on a new deal for captain Stephen Crichton after extending the contracts of Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould until 2031.
Dolphins star to miss Pacific Cup with knee injury
Dolphins try-scoring machine Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will miss the Pacific Championships with Samoa after scans revealed a serious MCL injury.
Broncos forward joins Manly on four-year deal
Brisbane warrior Kobe Hetherington has signed with Manly from next year until the end of 2029 and his manager has revealed why.
NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule
The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.
Pressure is a privilege: Walsh targets Broncos legacy
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has opened up on the mindset that is driving his career-best form on the field and when no-one else is watching.
Bulldog reveals six-week mould infestation battle
Canterbury's Max King has lifted the lid on how a mould infestation at home affected his physical state as the prop looks to lead the Bulldogs' finals charge.
Sleep-deprived Hynes’ relief as ‘common sense’ prevails
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one.
History looms: teams outside top four make title case
The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.
‘No regrets’ as Brown prepares to join wooden spooners
Dylan Brown insists he has no regrets about his highly-anticipated move to Newcastle, who collected the wooden spoon in his last game as an Eel.
Enforcer Papalii in doubt for Raiders’ finals clash
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has suffered an injury at the worst possible time as Canberra prepare for their NRL finals campaign.
Reynolds reveals fitness hopes as Raiders target Walsh
Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on his fitness struggles as the halfback revealed his chances of lining up in Brisbane's qualifying final clash with Canberra.
Raiders stars saved ‘Big Red’ from clutches of Broncos
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh could have been lining up for Brisbane this week if not for the intervention of forward guns Joseph Tapine and Josh Papalii.
NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks
A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.
Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon
Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.
Southwell stars as Knights put finals bid back on track
Newcastle's Jesse Southwell scored in the shadows of fulltime to add heartache for the Titans as they try to secure a finals spot.
Dolphins secure best-ever season, Hammer injured
The Dolphins have finished a club-best ninth on the ladder after a 62-24 whipping of Canberra but lost hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a knee injury.
Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down
The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals.
Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban
Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee.
Papali’i hits stride after initial struggles at Penrith
Isaiah Papali'i has found his rhythm at Penrith after initially struggling to adjust to the standards demanded by the NRL's four-time reigning premiers.
Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals
Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time.