Turbo stars as Manly crush Raiders’ finals hopes
A Tom Trbojevic try-scoring double has all but ended Canberra's NRL finals hopes, as a masterful Sea Eagles attacking display cemented Manly's top-eight status.
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Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive
Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.
Flanagan accused of bite, Sele hospitalised in Dogs win
Stephen Crichton accused Kyle Flanagan of biting and Hame Sele was taken to hospital with a heart issue during Canterbury's win over St George Illawarra.
Ciraldo won’t fixate on Bulldogs’ top-four hopes
Canterbury are tantalisingly close to making a charge at the NRL's top four but coach Cameron Ciraldo isn't become distracted by any fairytale stories.
Comparisons to greats premature after milestone: Turbo
Manly flyer Tom Trbojevic doesn't think he's of the same calibre as Brett Stewart despite joining the legendary fullback in the Sea Eagles' 100 club.
Flanagan referred to NRL judiciary after biting claim
St George Illawarra's NRL finals hopes could hinge on Kyle Flanagan's judiciary hearing after he was referred directly, charged with dangerous contact.
Hufanga powers Brisbane to record NRLW thrashing
Barnstorming centre Mele Hufanga has starred as Brisbane recorded their biggest win in seven NRLW seasons, a 44-4 thrashing of Gold Coast.
Rookie Iro firing Sharks title push with dad’s advice
Cronulla Sharks centre Kayal Iro has taken advice from his legendary father to heart and is driving the club towards a top-four finish with powerful displays.
NRL’s Sele cleared of heart issue after hospitalisation
Hame Sele left St George Illawarra's NRL round-23 loss in an ambulance after complaining of chest pains but has since been cleared of a cardiac issue.
Dolphins pip Warriors in golden-point thriller
Dolphins playmaker Sean O'Sullivan came off the bench to land an 83rd-minute field goal and secure a vital 34-32 NRL win over the Warriors.
Sharpe bags four tries as Knights remain in finals hunt
A four-try haul from Fletcher Sharpe has helped Newcastle hold off Wests Tigers and remain in the race for an NRL finals berth.
Finals hopes at risk as Flanagan referred to judiciary
Kyle Flanagan has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary after being accused of biting Stephen Crichton during St George Illawarra's loss to Canterbury.
Penrith’s amazing comeback a warning shot to NRL rivals
A snapshot of round 23 of the NRL, where the Dolphins won a golden-point thriller and the Panthers fought back to beat Parramatta 36-34 in dramatic scenes.
Brisbane post huge NRLW win as Dragons stun Knights
Mele Hufanga has hoisted Brisbane to their biggest win in seven NRLW seasons, before St George Illawarra stunned heavyweights Newcastle.
Souths hold no hope as NRL’s desperation month looms
South Sydney's clash against Melbourne is poised to begin a weekend of NRL where three teams could have their faint finals hopes completely extinguished.
Broncos say Walsh spray of Oates about passion not ego
Brisbane players have explained Reece Walsh's public outburst against winger Corey Oates in the loss to Gold Coast as scrutiny on the club intensifies.
Olympic gold star Waaka ‘nervous’ before Broncos debut
Paris Olympics gold medal winner Stacey Waaka will play her first game of rugby league ever when she debuts for Brisbane in the NRLW on Sunday.
Cowboys identify key to Broncos win as top four beckons
North Queensland fell into an old habit last week in a high scoring win and must improve their defence against Brisbane as they push towards the top four.
Finals teaser the medicine Dragons need at Kogarah
St George Illawarra players believe their sold-out clash with Canterbury will offer their inexperienced youngsters the perfect early taste of finals football.
James Graham gives Sailor urge to fire at St Helens
Utility Tristan Sailor will aim to secure a regular starting position at St Helens when he leaves the Brisbane Broncos at the end of the season.
Broncos put on notice after poor training habits
Brisbane's dire form on matchday has been replicated at training and the issue of personal responsibility reached flashpoint this week.
Eels’ Asi fighting for future as Cleary showdown looms
Four years after Daejarn Asi debuted as a rising star against Penrith, the Parramatta half is preparing to fight for an NRL contract against the Panthers.
Ending finals drought would ‘mean everything’: Brooks
Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks has famously never played in the NRL finals, but in a matter of weeks his 12-year drought is likely to come to an end.
Premiership player Jake Granville to leave Cowboys
Veteran hooker Jake Granville will leave North Queensland at the end of the season after 207 games for the NRL club.
NRL inducts referees for first time in Hall of Fame
Bill Harrigan and Col Pearce have been honoured as the NRL's first referees to be inducted into the game's Hall of Fame.
Dolphins pocket rocket Plath a Maroon in waiting: Close
Dolphins forward Max Plath has been the side's most consistent player this year and a Queensland great insists he is on track to play State of Origin.
Wests’ Sezer can’t promise end to hip-drop tackles
Wests Tigers playmaker Aidan Sezer says it can be difficult to avoid making hip-drop tackles in the modern game.
Craig Fitzgibbon’s simple plan for new-look Sharks
Cronulla will be without a handful of key players when they meet a resurgent Gold Coast team out to continue their unlikely finals push.
Former Broncos differ over Walsh spray of Oates
Volatile Reece Walsh is in the spotlight for giving Corey Oates an on-field spray, with ex-Brisbane stars Chris Walker and Steve Renouf differing on the saga.
Papenhuyzen’s reminder as Storm end Souths’ finals hope
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has shown signs of his explosive best as the Storm easily accounted for South Sydney 28-16 at Accor Stadium.
Sexton’s confidence shows new edge to NRL’s Dogs of War
Canterbury's defence has put them on the verge of a NRL finals return, but it is an improvement in attack that will give the Bulldogs a chance to strike.