A bit 'unfair': Sharks players unhappy over finals call NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair. AAP · Sep 7
NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland. AAP · Sep 6
Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals The NRL's officiating is back in the spotlight ahead of the finals, with Harry Grant, Cameron McInnes and Craig Fitzgibbon all voicing their confusion. AAP · Sep 5
Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low Melbourne have scored a brilliant try on the siren to claim a 24-20 win over Cronulla, ending a difficult season for the Storm. AAP · Sep 5
NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again Newcastle have shored up their position inside the NRLW's top six, while the Sydney Roosters claimed the equal-second largest victory in competition history. AAP · Sep 5
Door open for Sharks' debutants to play finals Craig Fitzgibbon is unsure how long Mawene Hiroti will require on the sidelines, opening the door for one of Cronulla's debutants to hold their spot in finals. AAP · Sep 4
Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson would be in favour of introducing a wildcard weekend ahead of the NRL finals once the competition has more teams. AAP · Sep 3
Ditching Shark Park final would be typical NRL: skipper Cronulla are hopeful of playing their home elimination final at Shark Park rather than being moved by the NRL to another Sydney venue. AAP · Sep 1
Time zones, turnarounds cause finals headaches for NRL The NRL could be forced into a finals first in week one, while plans to play matches on Friday and Sunday in weeks two and three also have hurdles. AAP · Sep 1
Knights prop ruled out of NRL finals with mammoth ban Jacob Saifiti's sole hope of playing in the NRL again in 2026 relies upon the Newcastle prop successfully contesting a reckless high contact charge. AAP · Aug 31
Sharks squander top-four hopes with shock loss to Eels Cronulla are set to finish the regular season in either fifth or sixth place after a shock loss to Parramatta at CommBank Stadium. AAP · Aug 30
Sharks chase top-four spot, but it's not all or nothing Cronulla are eying off a top-four finish, but players are adamant they are capable of going on a run from the bottom half of the eight if required. AAP · Aug 29
Sharks rally to beat Titans, stay in NRL top-four race Cronulla have overcome a worrying halftime deficit to stay in the NRL's top-four finals hunt with a gritty comeback win over Gold Coast. AAP · Aug 23
Sharks star on mission to put Cook Islands 'on the map' Cronulla centre KL Iro is hoping to recruit more players for Cook Islands' against-the-odds Rugby League World Cup tilt. AAP · Aug 21
AAP · Aug 19 Teammate's massages hoping to fix star Shark Cronulla have won seven of their last eight games without Braydon Trindall and are hoping to continue that track record while the five-eighth is sidelined.
AAP · Aug 16 'A good sign': hopes that Trindall injury's not serious Cronulla are sweating on Braydon Trindall being right for the NRL finals and the early signs are the playmaker's shoulder dislocation isn't serious.
AAP · Aug 15 'Fingers crossed': stumbling Sharks sweat on Trindall Cronulla have missed the chance to return to the NRL's top four, losing not only at home to Canberra but also playmaker Braydon Trindall to a shoulder injury.
AAP · Aug 13 Cronulla suffer major injury blow before finals Cronulla centre Jesse Ramien will miss the remainder of the NRL season with the pectoral injury he suffered in the Sharks' shock loss to St George Illawarra.
AAP · Aug 11 Raiders star pays price for wild brain explosion Several big-name players have been named to return for round 24 of the NRL, but Corey Horsburgh has paid the price for his brain explosion at Canberra.
AAP · Aug 11 Dogs feel benefit of ultimate restart in NRL finals run Canterbury's revival has coincided with the NRL's reduction in set restarts, with players believing this style of football suits them ahead of the finals.
AAP · Aug 9 'Special talent': Dragons young gun in World Cup mix Rising star Hamish Stewart is being touted as a Kangaroos World Cup bolter after leading St George Illawarra to a shock win over top-four heavyweights Cronulla.
AAP · Aug 9 'It hurts': Dragons jolt Sharks' top-two finals hopes Cronulla's hopes of hosting a first-week NRL final have suffered a major setback with a shock derby loss to lowly arch-rivals St George Illawarra.
AAP · Aug 8 Bulldogs, Warriors escape while Titans debutant stars The Warriors have got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.
AAP · Aug 8 'Can't assume': Sharks wary of lowly Dragons in derby The surging Sharks won't be disrespecting the bottom-placed St George Illawarra in a crucial NRL derby for both arch-rivals.
AAP · Aug 5 'We don't really care': Sharks dismiss finals naysayers The red-hot Sharks are using the doubters as motivators as they chase an elusive NRL premiership and a glorious farewell for several departing teammates.