Prickly Ricky sidesteps key question ahead of big semi The day before Canberra's semi-final, Ricky Stuart was in no mood to discuss the Raiders' hopes of bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
No taunting from Brailey if Sharks repeat famous win Blayke Brailey has fond memories of watching Cronulla beat Canberra to ignite their 2016 premiership charge and is hoping to inspire another victory this week. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
The country, scrunchie defining Sharks winger's season Speedster Cassie Staples is already looking past the conclusion of the NRLW season with the possibility of a maiden World Cup berth on the cards. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Humble Shark goes from 'borrowed time' to NRL semi Billy Burns was staring down the possibility of taking a full-time job in the mines or as a tradie not so long ago but now he's preparing for an NRL semi-final. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
The luckless Shark who wouldn't take no for an answer Jesse Colquhoun has overcome three career-threatening injuries and rejection as a junior to become a go-to starter in Cronulla's forward pack. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Raider's unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Canberra's 2010 nightmare gives hope of finals recovery Canberra's heartbreaking loss to Brisbane was the longest finals match in 15 years. But the 2010 Wests Tigers show it is possible for the Raiders to recover. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
'Thought that was me': Papalii's ankle fears revealed Ahead of a sudden-death clash with Cronulla, Raiders star Josh Papalii reveals he was ready to hang up the boots after fearing he broke his ankle in training. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles Nicho Hynes admits he used to feel the pressure to be a highlights-reel player, but his willingness to take the back seat if needed has helped Cronulla. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
NRL offers unprecedented advantage in schedule change One team will have an extra two days to prepare for the NRL grand final, after head office scheduled Friday night and Sunday afternoon games for week three. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Sharks say it's time they were given a little respect Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has accused everyone of writing off the NRL club, believing critics have unfairly overlooked the Sharks' returns in recent years. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has no doubts his young side will be able to recover for a do-or-die semi-final against Cronulla after a crushing defeat to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Canberra given six days to back up from epic The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Top try just the beginning as Shark fires warning shot Toby Rudolf was "stoked" to seal Cronulla's elimination final win, but is even more excited about what the Sharks could achieve this finals series. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Evolved Sharks hold nerve to eliminate Chooks Ronaldo Mulitalo has emerged a winner from his ding-dong battle with Mark Nawaqanitawase, as Cronulla beat Sydney Roosters 20-10 in their NRL elimination final.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9 Blayke Brailey has been the form dummy-half of the NRL through the second half of 2025, and the Sydney Roosters know the Cronulla No.9 must be contained.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Roosters lose star to injury, clinch minor premiership The unbeaten Sydney Roosters will be sweating on a knee injury to Tarryn Aiken, despite having a week off before the NRLW finals.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Make-or-break finals loom early for NRL's top four A finals series full of travel and the threat of red-hot teams outside the top four means the week-one clashes could be more important than ever.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Tunas and chooks: Katoa ready to stop two-metre flyer Cronulla flyer Sione Katoa once spent 150 minutes battling a two-metre tuna on the water, now he's ready to combat a two-metre Rooster in the air in NRL finals.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Kennedy wants new Sharks deal, not R360 code switch Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is holding out hope of a new deal at Cronulla, despite a contract stand off that has lasted the majority of the NRL season.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 NRL eye crucial judiciary change in post-season review NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has revealed it could be made easier for players to challenge match suspensions in the future, with Harry Grant leading the call for change.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Boost on eve of finals as Sharks re-sign star Cronulla have signed KL Iro to a long-term contract extension ahead of their NRL elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Nawaqanitawase admits 'hard' call ahead on rugby lure Mark Nawaqnitawase has become a genuine showstopper in his first full season in the NRL, but he is soon to weigh up a potential return to rugby union.