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Born out of Penrith's success, Crichton finds his voice

Stephen Crichton has become one of the best captains and recruits in the NRL in 2024, but his rise traces back to two separate pre-season army camps.

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Brooks mentally fresh before long-awaited finals debut

Luke Brooks says he's in a far better head space since moving from Wests Tigers for Manly, leaving him well prepared for a finals debut 4040 days in the making.

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Critics made Panthers 'giggle': Jarome Luai

Jarome Luai says Penrith's critics will be "looking over their shoulder" after the emphatic qualifying-final defeat of the Sydney Roosters.

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Speedster Warbrick taking his Storm game to new heights

Ahead of their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla, the Storm's Kiwi ace Will Warbrick feels his confidence is growing alongside his try-scoring tally.

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Cowboys target NRL history with 'Minister for Defence'

North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the side's defensive system has finally clicked as they aim to make NRL era history and win the NRL title from fifth.

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‘It means so much’: western Sydney erupts with joy as Canterbury Bulldogs play finals football

After a decade in the doldrums, a new generation of fans is learning the unique ways the local community celebrates big wins

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Penrith leave Roosters' premiership dream on the brink

The Sydney Roosters are at risk of yet another early exit from the NRL finals after a comprehensive loss to reigning premiers Penrith.

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How Gould launched a Penrith-like reboot of Bulldogs

Canterbury's results in Phil Gould's third year are eerily similar to what unfolded at the same stage of his Penrith reboot - and there's even more parallels.

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Cowboys captains 'dialled in' for Knights finals clash

Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.

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Manly say they're better placed to strike than in 2021

The Sea Eagles finished in the top four in 2021 and reached the preliminary finals, but Manly players are adamant they're now a more complete team in 2024.

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Cowboys super boot Holmes gets big tick from 'El Magic'

Goalkicking legend Hazem El Masri says North Queensland have struck finals gold with the boot of Valentine Holmes and explains why the Cowboys star is so good.

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Edwards insists his knee is no concern for NRL finals

Dylan Edwards has downplayed concerns about his knee ahead of the NRL finals, insistent it is not limiting his output as Penrith pursue a fourth straight title.

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A feelgood story or the Swiss watch of rugby league? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals

Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and who’ll give you dirty looks based on your pick

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Braydon Trindall's path from drug test to career best

Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has endured a tumultuous NRL season but heads into the finals on the back of career-best form.

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Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point

Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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Luki emerges as Cowboys' weapon after early injury woes

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki warmed up for NRL finals with the best game of his career and is now forming a lethal combination with Jeremiah Nanai.

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Roosters eye off greatest feat if they survive injuries

The Sydney Roosters insist they are better placed for a title tilt than in recent years, despite needing to defy history and a raft of injuries to be premiers.

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Maddick gives Broncos backline X-factor edge

Record breaking Brisbane No.1 Hayley Maddick is slight in stature and big on impact with her silver service passing game a key against NRLW leaders Cronulla.

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DCE not rushed on contract call as free-agency looms

Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become one of the highest paid players on the open market, but the Manly halfback says he has not considered his future beyond 2025.

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Reggae, country music to keep firebrand Leniu cool

Spencer Leniu says he expects to be targeted by his old club Penrith in the NRL finals, as the Sydney Roosters prop plans to "go to war" with ex-teammates.

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Cleary in, as Roosters vow to "welcome" him back

Penrith have declared star No.7 Nathan Cleary a certain starter for their home qualifying final with the Sydney Roosters.

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Xerri aims to forge his own next chapter in NRL finals

Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has detailed how he hopes to one day not be known as the man who served a ban for steroid use, ahead of his return to the NRL finals.

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'Be careful': The player feedback Payten needed to hear

Todd Payten has revealed how an honest message from senior players helped change his demeanour and turned North Queensland's NRL season around.

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NRL say referee Gee's demotion based on form

Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.

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Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith

Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.

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