Grant gives Melbourne AFL fans something to cheer about Scoring his first-ever NRL hat-trick, skipper Harry Grant is hoping that AFL fans in Melbourne, with no finals team, jump on the Storm bandwagon. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Finals heat ramps up on Sharks after Storm damage Cronulla will aim to put a NRL qualifying final mauling by Melbourne quickly behind them as they attempt to avoid a second-straight sets exit in three seasons. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Lenarduzzi breaks Sharks' hearts, Knights belt Titans Brisbane snuck up on ladder-leading Cronulla in round eight of the NRLW season before Newcastle scored their biggest-ever win. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
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. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
Sharks ready to attack favourites Melbourne: Fitzgibbon Coach Craig Fitzgibbon says the Sharks have a different "energy" about them this finals campaign than in the past two years and are ready to attack Melbourne. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
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. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
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. AAP · Sep 12, 2024
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. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Cowboys discover finals success blueprint: Holmes North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes never wanted to leave Townsville and has unfinished finals business before joining St George Illawarra next year. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Grant wants to follow the lead of Storm great Smith Ahead of their qualifying final against Cronulla, Melbourne skipper Harry Grant says he's inspired by retired club legend Cameron Smith. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
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. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Hunt promises surgery for Sharks who cross him in 2025 On the eve of the NRL finals series, Cronulla enforcer Royce Hunt has opened up on his impending move to Wests Tigers. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Hynes embraces scrutiny, sees silver lining in injury Nicho Hynes says he has learned to embrace the scrutiny with his job as Cronulla's halfback, after returning from an ankle injury for the NRL finals. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Sharks underdogs, but eye top-four respect in finals The often-downplayed Cronulla have made clear they belong in the NRL's top four, and want to be held in the same regard as their rivals during the finals.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Roosters, Broncos flex NRLW title muscles with key wins The Sydney Roosters thrashed NRLW leaders Cronulla, Brisbane beat Newcastle with a stunning comeback and Parramatta upset Gold Coast to stay alive for finals.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
AAP · Sep 7, 2024 Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has reinstated the majority of his stars for their final-round clash with Brisbane after a depleted Storm lost to the Cowboys.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.
AAP · Sep 2, 2024 NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.
AAP · Sep 1, 2024 The six games set to finalise NRL ladder All but two games in the final round of the NRL season will have an impact on the final make-up of the league's top eight.
AAP · Aug 31, 2024 Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.