Broncos' Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Coach frustrated by penalty tally as Sharks bow out While conceding they were outplayed by Melbourne, coach Craig Fitzgibbon claimed the large penalty count cruelled Cronulla's chances in the preliminary final. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Munster and Hughes masterclass takes Storm past Sharks and into grand final Melbourne Storm defeat Cronulla Sharks 22-14 at AAMI Park with halfback pairing too much for valiant opponents The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025
Storm star delivers after miracle recovery from injury Coach Craig Bellamy's decision to play Jahrome Hughes just weeks after surgery has paid off with the Storm halfback helping steer his team into the grand final. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Storm into NRL grand final after taking down Sharks Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Interesting that experts dismiss us: Sharks' Penitani Captain Tiana Penitani is unperturbed by critics dismissing Cronulla's NRLW premiership chances ahead of the semi-final against the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
'Unusual' stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Storm back star to deliver with grand final on offer Craig Bellamy says he's seen enough from Jahrome Hughes to be convinced the halfback is ready to fire in Melbourne's grand final qualifier against Cronulla. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Sharks star shrugs off personal barbs in NRL title race Nicho Hynes no longer cares what anyone thinks of him, but says he will always stand up for the Sharks as they hunt their first NRL premiership since 2016. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Nikora feared leg injury could cruel finals during ban Briton Nikora missed the end of the regular season through suspension at Cronulla, but it was a serious leg cork that he feared might ruin his finals series. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Sharks do it for McInnes after 'heartbreaking' injury Fallen skipper Cameron McInnes will be in Cronulla's hearts and minds when they face Melbourne for a spot in the 2025 NRL grand final.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Storm include injured star with grand final on the line Melbourne have recalled three big guns, led by star half Jahrome Hughes, as their NRL title hopes go on the line in their preliminary final against Cronulla.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Inside the honest talks that saved Sharks' NRL season Cronulla's year was spiralling with players "at each other's throats" in a mid-season loss to Brisbane. Then a little bit of honesty put the Sharks on track.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 Brailey and Grant could be best of teammates or rivals Blayke Brailey's brilliant 2025 season could have him in contention for a spot in Australia's Ashes squad, but the door is also open to England for the No.9.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Fogarty fails to fire in dismal Raiders send off In his final game in lime green, a flat performance from halfback Jamal Fogary contributed to Canberra being bundled out of the NRL finals in straight sets.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra, booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Shark 'won't be silly' and push taunting too far: Fitzy Craig Fitzgibbon is confident Ronaldo Mulitalo will keep his trademark on-field energy in check when Cronulla face Canberra in their NRL semi-final.