Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
Sleep-deprived Hynes' relief as 'common sense' prevails Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
History looms: teams outside top four make title case The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025
NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Sharks' finals confidence hit, Cowboys fly in NRLW Tayla Preston helped orchestrate an upset win over her old team as the Bulldogs beat the Sharks in the NRLW, while the Cowboys thrashed the Dragons. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
Nawaqanitawase achieves 89-year first in Roosters rout Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged another try-scoring hat-trick to help pilot the Sydney Roosters into the NRL finals. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
'In your face': why Sharks welcome Bulldog animosity Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to match Canterbury's intensity in order to finish the regular season on a high. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Disobedient Dogs at risk of being bitten by rap sheet More than 50 NRL players will enter round 27 with their finals series at risk of being blown apart by a bad judiciary record, with Canterbury the most at risk. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
Sharks could lobby NRL amid Allianz Stadium debacle Allianz Stadium's drainage crisis could force Cronulla to host a final at their third-choice home ground, a prospect that may leave the Sharks lobbying the NRL. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 Cook Islands on Hunt for final World Cup spot Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt can't wait to watch Cronulla star KL Iro in the World Cup qualifier against South Africa and continue a great family legacy.
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 'Don't give a rat's': Sharks embrace Penrith's mindset Ronaldo Mulitalo wants Cronulla to be more like Penrith and not worry about whether they finish the regular season in the NRL's top four.
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 Relief for Sharks as fullback free for important clash Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy will be available to face Canterbury after avoiding a suspension for his hit on Jack Cogger.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Young Sharks halfback strikes gold to sink Newcastle Cronulla secured third spot on the NRLW ladder with a golden-point victory, whereas the Broncos showed no mercy in a 44-0 romp.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Sydney set for September black hole in NRL finals The NRL is set to pack its bags and leave Sydney for the majority of the finals, with just two matches to be played in the city before the grand final.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Trindall set for scans as Sharks keep top four in sight Cronulla have beaten Newcastle 40-16 to stay alive in the top-four race, but the win could have come at a cost, with No.6 Braydon Trindall rolling his ankle.
AAP · Aug 30, 2025 Sharks urged to keep focus as top-four battle heats up Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his side can't waste energy thinking about where they might finish in the NRL's finals shake-up.
AAP · Aug 29, 2025 Controversial bunker call shakes up NRL finals race A bunker intervention has helped Parramatta in a 26-22 win over the Warriors which blows the NRL's top-four race wide open.
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Why Hannay can lead Titans to the promised land Gold Coast's new director of football Scott Sattler explains why incoming coach Josh Hannay is the right man to transform the Titans into a success story.
AAP · Aug 26, 2025 Brailey to lead Sharks into finals as extension looms A month after contract negotiations between Blayke Brailey and Cronulla hit a snag, the Sharks hooker is closing in on signing an extension.
AAP · Aug 24, 2025 Broncos belt Knights, minor premiership hopes alive Brisbane and Cronulla have are both placed in the NRLW top four after recording round-eight wins on their travels over Newcastle and the Warriors.