History awaits Garner on rare rise from last to first Penrith's Luke Garner has put himself on the verge of becoming the third player of the NRL era to go straight from the wooden spoon to winning a grand final. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Storm coach Bellamy envious of Panthers' precision Craig Bellamy says that Penrith have surpassed his Melbourne side as the pin-ups of consistent NRL success. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Broncos unveil plan to thwart Warriors star Johnson The Broncos will be on a mission to cut down Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson's time and space in the preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Panthers demolish Storm to book NRL grand final spot Penrith have brushed Melbourne aside in a 38-4 trouncing to qualify for their fourth-straight NRL grand final. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Penrith will take some stopping to deny NRL three-peat Penrith's grand final opponent will need a near-perfect performance to beat them, after the Panthers booked a spot in the NRL decider by beating Melbourne 38-4. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Alexander steps down as NSW Origin overhaul looms Brad Fittler has pitched several changes to his NSW State of Origin support staff for 2024, with Greg Alexander and Paul McGregor having already stepped down. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Prelim pressure won't bother young Broncos: Walters Kevin Walters has backed his young Brisbane stars to go to another level in their do-or-die NRL preliminary final clash with the Warriors. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Johnson evolves from 2011 dazzler to Warriors destroyer In 2011 rookie Warriors No.7 Shaun Johnson scored a try for the ages at Suncorp Stadium, a venue he returns to as a complete player, ready to stun the Broncos. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
History suggests preliminary finals aren't predictable The NRL's preliminary finals shape up as the most predictable in years, but history suggests both matches are rarely straight forward. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Warriors must build on Knights thrashing: Webster Warriors coach Andrew Webster knows replicating last week's winning performance against Newcastle may not be enough to seal a place in the NRL grand final. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
'I needed boot up backside': Palasia on Broncos axing Ahead of Brisbane's NRL preliminary final against the Warriors, Broncos prop Keenan Palasia says being dropped mid-season kicked his campaign into gear. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role Brisbane's Adam Reynolds has found the perfect combination of on-field guide and off-field mentor and larrikin ahead of the preliminary final with the Warriors. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
'Gold for Gold': The slogan pushing Titans' title dream Gold Coast's NRLW side has the chance to become the first team based on the Glitter Strip to hoist rugby league's top prize aloft. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 How the Storm’s NRL ‘egg-chasers’ won over AFL-mad Melbourne Sustained success has played a significant role but so too has the way the club has leaned into links with Australian rules football
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Ikin 'more confident' Slater will stay Maroons coach QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end".
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Panthers, Storm name injured stars for prelim final Jahrome Hughes and Jarome Luai both hope to return from injury and play in Friday's Penrith-Melbourne preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL's 'blame culture' The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 'Blew them out of water': Haas lethal as teen Warrior Broncos prop Payne Haas was contracted to the Warriors as a teenager and left a lasting mark on former coach Andrew McFadden and seasoned forwards he monstered.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Storm centre Olam enjoying unexpected return for finals Melbourne centre Justin Olam thought he was no chance of a return to the Storm's line-up come finals time after a brutal axing in July.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023 New Zealand delights in Warriors’ NRL success after years of rugby league neglect The flipside to the love fest around the team’s run to the finals is why it took so long for the game to realise its enormous potential in Aotearoa
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Majority of coaches opposed to NRLW expansion in 2024 Most NRLW coaches do not believe the league is ready to go to 12 teams in 2024, fearing the competition is not ready to grow again.