Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history
Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.
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‘Not about Manly’: DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish
Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League.
Could get worse: Penrith make big prelim call on Cleary
Nathan Cleary is set to play through a sore right foot in Penrith's preliminary final against Newcastle. But it is not a risk-free move.
How Knights hero shook off Andrew Johns comparisons
Phoenix Crossland was weighed down by Andrew Johns comparisons as a teen. Now free from pressure at hooker, he has become a key cog for Newcastle.
‘I’ll be dreaming again’: Rooster wants more in decider
The highlight reel keeps on growing for Mark Nawaqanitawase, prolonging his stint in the NRL for another week as he targets a premiership to add to his resume.
‘Haven’t hit ceiling’: only way up for beaten Dolphins
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
One headache clears for Roosters but another looms
Victor Radley has learnt his grand final fate after a hip-drop tackle, while Connor Watson is hoping to be cleared to play for the Sydney Roosters.
Mark of greatness as Roosters roar into NRL decider
Sydney Roosters have ended the Dolphins' fairytale run with a 36-20 preliminary final win, due largely to the unbounded magic of winger Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Love and hate drive Titans lock against Broncos
Gold Coast powerhouse Sienna Lofipo grew up idolising Brisbane destroyer Julia Robinson, but that regard must go out the window in the NRLW preliminary final.
Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final
Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other.
Broncos star winging it as ‘Famous Five’ titles loom
Brisbane gun Julia Robinson won her first two NRLW titles on the wing and her switch back there from centre has worked a treat as she eyes a fifth grand final.
Penrith must mind the age gap to stop evergreen Gagai
Penrith's Casey McLean knows he has a job on his hands to contain ageless Newcastle centre Dane Gagai.
Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights’ NRL revival
Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.
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.
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.