The Latest Breaking News on Rugby League

Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp

Twelve months ago, Newcastle finished with a wooden spoon. Now they are just 80 minutes from a potential premiership.

AAP · Sep 27

Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions

Penrith have outlined the details of their casualty ward, with Nathan Cleary requiring surgery on both feet and two others badly hurt in the loss to Newcastle.

AAP · Sep 27

Brisbane through to their fifth NRLW grand final

Brisbane will get the chance to send retiring club legend Ali Brigginshaw out a winner in the grand final after they overpowered Gold Coast 20-8 at Robina.

AAP · Sep 27

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.

AAP · Sep 26

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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25

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.

AAP · Sep 25