'Don't agree with it': Roosters want fairer NRLW finals The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry. AAP · Sep 23
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 23
'Ready to play': Robinson's green light to Sam Walker Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery. AAP · Sep 23
UK prime minister's 'problematic' request to Albanese Anthony Albanese has met his British counterpart Andy Burnham for the first time on the sidelines of the UN, bonding over a shared love of rugby league. AAP · Sep 22
No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off. AAP · Sep 22
'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga's suspensions away Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts. AAP · Sep 22
Dolphins’ NRL title bid after just four years of existence makes waves in UK A small village in Lancashire will be glued to the TV on Friday with the expansion club – and their star English centre – one win from a grand final The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace. AAP · Sep 22
'Cheese and bikkies': Raiders leader inspiring team Canberra are one game away from making a first NRLW grand final and despite not having one of their captains available, she's still helping the team. AAP · Sep 22
Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle. AAP · Sep 21
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery. AAP · Sep 21
Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law. AAP · Sep 21
Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang. AAP · Sep 21
Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters' impact man Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench. AAP · Sep 21
AAP · Sep 21 NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.
AAP · Sep 20 'We're not done': Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.
AAP · Sep 20 'Memory of a goldfish': Roosters veteran's finals key Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla.
AAP · Sep 19 Beetson believers: Dolphins circle to Roosters D-day A stellar inaugural win set the Dolphins on course to be one victory from a grand final as Sydney Roosters again loom large in a full-circle moment.
AAP · Sep 19 Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final Brisbane's trio of ex-Newcastle stars Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel fired in a 40-16 win to send the defending premiers into the prelim final.
AAP · Sep 18 'Have to step it up': Sharks out to find another gear Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final.
AAP · Sep 18 Double delight as Dolphins land two more big fish The Dolphins have secured another two pieces of their star-studded roster, with Selwyn Cobbo and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki inking contract extensions.
AAP · Sep 18 Moment that summed up Newcastle's attacking revolution Newcastle have completed the fourth-greatest attacking turnaround in history, with one try encapsulating the big change about the Knights.
AAP · Sep 18 'He's always there': Warrior calls on family legend Ali Leiataua has revealed the key to helping him thrive when the Warriors face Newcastle at a sold-out Eden Park.
AAP · Sep 17 Knights reveal Lucas timeline ahead of Warriors duel Coach Justin Holbrook has kept the door ajar for Dylan Lucas to make a remarkable comeback and play in Newcastle's sudden-death final against the Warriors.
AAP · Sep 17 Raiders, Tigers looking for a final flourish in NRLW The Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers will do battle on Friday night, when one of the NRLW clubs will keep their premiership hopes alive.