Horsburgh back in for Raiders days after meeting rivals
Corey Horsburgh is back in the Canberra fold, named to play in his first NRL game since round five despite holding contract talks with rival clubs.
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Sad Souths stalwart Cook braces for emotional departure
Damien Cook has been one of South Sydney's best players since he signed with St George Illawarra, but the reality of his impending exit is starting to hit.
Meninga won’t pick Mitchell for end-of-year Tests
Latrell Mitchell is set to miss Australia's end-of-year Tests, while the NRL and South Sydney aren't on the same page about one aspect of the star's likely ban.
Melbourne prepared for Dolphins threat
Craig Bellamy is expecting former Melbourne trio Felise Kaufusi and the Bromwich brothers, Jesse and Kenny to be fired up as the Dolphins hunt a finals berth.
Bennett seeks elusive win over coaching nemesis Bellamy
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has won his last 12 games against Wayne Bennett-coached sides in a stunning overall record as both speak of their mutual respect.
Burgess has ‘rare’ quality to be NRL coach: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has backed Sam Burgess to succeed as an NRL coach after he completes his apprenticeship with Warrington.
Crunch time in NRLW as teams count cost of losses
The NRLW finals arithmetic has begun as the short-lived season hits halfway, with title hopefuls Canberra in urgent need of points to save their top-four hopes.
Allianz Stadium cleared for NRL finals after turf work
Ground staff at Allianz Stadium are confident the surface will be able to handle rain during the NRL finals, after work on the venue's drainage.
Broncos’ finals hopes remain alive with win over Eels
Brisbane trailed 16-0 against Parramatta before roaring home at Suncorp Stadium to keep their semi-final bid in play.
‘We will make finals’: Walters’ bold Broncos prediction
Kevin Walters has made a bold declaration of faith that Brisbane will win their remaining matches and other results will go their way in order to play finals.
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton charged, facing ban
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is facing a minimum one-match ban for his high shot that left Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with a concussion.
Knights, Cowboys win as lack of medics delays NRLW tie
The Newcastle Knights have overcome a delayed start to post a 36-16 win over Parramatta in their NRLW clash at Eric Tweedale Stadium.
Roosters coach has no interest in Walker contract talks
The Sam Walker contract saga is of no interest to his coach Trent Robinson, who only cares about steering his Roosters side towards NRL finals.
Coach Fitzgibbon happy for Sharks to feel finals fever
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the derby clash with St George Illawarra has come at the perfect time as his team warms up for the NRL finals.
Raiders stun Cleary-less Panthers to keep season alive
Xavier Savage has starred and captain Elliott Whitehead was in tears as Canberra produced their best performance of the season to upset premiers Penrith.
Storm seal NRL minor premiership with Dolphins win
Melbourne have thumped the Dolphins 48-6 to wrap up the NRL minor premiership, taking advantage of Penrith's shock loss to Canberra.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Ponga’s spark helps keep Knights in NRL finals race
Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney.
Kalyn Ponga set to thrive on Knights’ finals challenge
Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga has indicated he's beginning to find his mojo again after a year of injuries, thriving on the chance to push for the finals.
Minor premiers Storm to rest stars for Townsville trip
Coach Craig Bellamy said that wrapping up the minor premiership early meant he could leave some weary Storm stars out of their long-haul flight to Townsville.
Murray’s Souths season likely over with high-tackle ban
South Sydney's nightmare NRL season has taken yet another blow, with captain Cameron Murray set to be banned from the final two games for a high tackle.
Sharks stay unbeaten, Titans reassert NRLW authority
Gold Coast remain a force in the NRLW after a 26-6 win over the Roosters, Brisbane came back to beat Wests Tigers 44-14 and Cronulla pumped the Dragons 28-4.
JWH on report again as Roosters move to second
Sydney Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, in his first game back from suspension, was put on report as his team went second with a 48-22 win over Gold Coast
Sharks land blow on Dragons to make top-four claim
Cronulla have moved closer to a top-four finish with a 38-10 win over St George Illawarra, piling pressure on the Dragons in their battle to return to finals.
Dragons’ lack of consistency opens up NRL finals race
St George Illawarra's season-long issues have reared their ugly head against Cronulla, creating a five-team race for the final spot in the NRL's top eight.
NRL adamant officials are on same page with high shots
The NRL has rejected claims of confusion around high tackles, adamant that the error not to sin-bin Stephen Crichton in round 25 is largely an isolated one.
‘Biggest ever’: Dolphins sell out Battle of Brisbane
The Dolphins host the Broncos in a round 26 derby where the winner will stay alive in the finals race and the loser will be on the cusp of Mad Monday..
Grin and Bear it: Fogarty inspires Rogers’ NRL arrival
Josh Rogers said watching the NRL career of Burleigh Bears teammate Jamal Fogarty take off in his late 20s had inspired his own tale of perseverance.
Cowboys’ top tryscorer to leave at NRL season’s end
Veteran winger Kyle Feldt will depart North Queensland at the end of the season, leaving Jason Taumololo the last 2015 NRL premiership-winner standing.
Storm veteran defends resting stars ahead of NRL finals
Christian Welch says by clinching the minor premiership the Storm have earned the right to rest players, even if it impacts the NRL finals make-up.
Saifiti only willing to leave Knights on his terms
Newcastle's attempts to move Daniel Saifiti off the NRL club's salary cap won't come easy, with the Origin prop declaring he will only move on if it suits him.