History has Dogs as dynasty enders with Penrith looming Canterbury have made a habit of ending dynasties through their 90-year history so is Penrith's NRL dominance to end in the semi-final at Accor Stadium? AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Super League faces 11th-hour challenge to ‘press pause button’ on expansion Clubs fearful Super League’s proposed expansion to 14 teams could jeopardise the future of the professional sport want to delay the move until 2027 The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Big Ben extends time at Broncos dream factory Brisbane's mature-age rookie Ben Talty signed his two-year extension as soon as he laid eyes on it after making the most of his NRL opportunity. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Raider's unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
'So embarrassed': The loss that saved Penrith's season Penrith spiralled into a "vortex of self pity" after a loss to Newcastle. This is how Ivan Cleary dragged them back to contend for yet another premiership. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Bulldogs' demolition chief out to raze Penrith dynasty Jethro Rinakama wants to help Canterbury into their first preliminary final in over 10 years as the Dogs look to end Penrith's charmed NRL finals run. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Perfect for Ashes: England coach gives Brimson tick England coach Shaun Wane has been impressed with the form of Gold Coast player of the year AJ Brimson ahead of the Ashes series. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Ciraldo rolls dice with new-look Bulldogs spine Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has gone for broke, naming a heavily rotated Bulldogs side for Sunday's clash with Penrith. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Size mismatch no worry as Martin hunts Kikau scalp Liam Martin is hoping to leave a mark on old mate Viliame Kikau as Penrith look to put a knife through Canterbury's NRL finals campaign. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles Nicho Hynes admits he used to feel the pressure to be a highlights-reel player, but his willingness to take the back seat if needed has helped Cronulla. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
NRL 'really comfortable' with unprecedented finals draw NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has defended the league's decision to schedule its preliminary finals further apart than usual. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Knights old boy replaces O'Brien as new coach NRL strugglers Newcastle have confirmed Justin Holbrook will replace Adam O'Brien as head coach for the 2026 season. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year Toby Sexton had feared he may have played his last game for Canterbury but now he's ready to come to the undermanned Bulldogs' rescue against Penrith. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Trailblazing NRL agent Wayne Beavis dies Wayne Beavis, who managed rugby league biggest names including Phil Gould and Jarryd Hayne, has died on the Gold Coast. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025 The greatest game of all? Broncos v Raiders NRL classic might just be the best of all time The 1989 grand final has long been the gold standard of rugby league epics but Sunday’s epic was equal, if not superior
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 Hunt exorcises demons of 2015 with 'crazy' field goal An unforgettable win over Canberra has given veteran Ben Hunt belief he can win a 'special' premiership with Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push A young Canberra Raiders side have the odds stacked against them to recover from a gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane and claim a long-awaited NRL premiership.
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Clydsdale leads by example as Knights head into finals Yasmin Clydsdale almost single-handedly won the match for Newcastle as the Knights produced a comeback win in her 50th NRLW game.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Warriors lament 'missing piece' of premiership puzzle The Warriors have been left to rue that their NRL season was good, but not quite good enough, after falling to Penrith in the first week of finals.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Eels star sent to NRLW judiciary over biting charge Parramatta hooker Rueben Cherrington has been referred to the NRLW judiciary, after the match review committee found an alleged bite in a win over Canterbury.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Panthers oust Warriors to keep five-peat hopes alive Penrith have claimed their first scalp in the quest for a fifth consecutive NRL premiership, ousting the Warriors from the finals with a 24-8 win in Auckland.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals Lauren Brown, whose match-winning effort in the 2024 Origin series entered rugby league folklore, has produced yet another field goal in a high-stakes game.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Six years on from Dally M, Tedesco may be even better James Tedesco had one of the all-time great seasons in 2019, but after losing his representative jerseys, the Roosters fullback may be playing even better.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.