Sharks buoyed by imminent Hynes return ahead of finals
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is closing in on his long-awaited return to main training after ankle surgery, with the club optimistic he will play before finals.
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Ron Coote becomes rugby league’s 14th Immortal
Ron Coote has been named rugby league's 14th Immortal at a glittering awards ceremony in Sydney, crowning the career of one of the game's greatest players.
43-year wait the Immortal tonic for Souths great Coote
Ron Coote's Rabbitohs' exit began a 43-year wait for their next premiership - and now the great man has ended his own 43-year wait for rugby league Immortality.
Modern masters consider Smith an inevitable Immortal
Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall believe it's only a matter of time until Cameron Smith becomes one of rugby league's next Immortals.
Mind games: Walters says Broncos can find finals mojo
Brisbane's NRL finals hopes are still alive and coach Kevin Walters insists the mental approach of his team will be the key to a sequence of wins.
Raiders’ Corey Horsburgh meets Broncos, Tigers next
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh met with Brisbane powerbrokers this week and is set for a catch-up with Benji Marshall as demand for the firebrand ramps up.
Burgess still holds ambitions of being NRL head coach
Sam Burgess has ambitions of returning to the NRL as a head coach, while currently on a quasi Wayne Bennett apprenticeship from the other side of the world.
Tigers stun Manly to spoil Luke Brooks’ homecoming
Wests Tigers have pull off one of the upsets of the NRL season, stunning Manly 34-26 on Luke Brooks' return to Leichhardt Oval.
Olakau’atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss
Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.
Titans’ Kini takes Dylanesque steps towards player gong
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini has broken two club records in his first full NRL season and established himself as the Titans' most consistent player.
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.
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.