'Right the wrongs': Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce In-form Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki says his battered and bruised team must find a way to prevail in a do-or-die finals clash with Newcastle at Eden Park. AAP · Sep 13
Warriors moved to Eden Park for Knights showdown The Warriors are set to break records for their biggest home crowd in a final with Eden Park the venue for the elimination final against Newcastle. AAP · Sep 13
Dolphins not done yet: Farnworth has bigger fish to fry Herbie Farnworth has inspired a maiden finals win for the Dolphins over the Warriors and now plans to ensure they go all the way to the premiership. AAP · Sep 12
Dolphins to host prelim after super win over Warriors The Dolphins are one win away from their first NRL grand final after a stunning 26-16 comeback win over the Warriors in their qualifying final in Auckland. AAP · Sep 12
Back from the brink: awesome foursome inspire Dolphins Four Dolphins stars have returned from long-term injuries to play in the club's first NRL finals series in a triumph of spirit and determination. AAP · Sep 11
Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script The Dolphins and Warriors are set for another instalment of a classic modern rivalry with the Kristian Woolf-coached side out to break one infamous NRL record. AAP · Sep 11
'Unheard of': best ever Warriors backed to make history Warriors legend Clinton Toopi was part of the trailblazing 2002 side but says the current team has set benchmarks and standards that sit alone in club history. AAP · Sep 11
Don't play the victim: The mantra behind Warriors' run The Warriors have been forced to use seven separate halves pairings this season alone, with their run to second on the NRL ladder defying rugby league logic. AAP · Sep 10
'Swear by it': night ritual key to Dolphin's 96 in row Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako will happily be stranded on '99 not out' if it means winning a title at the club where he has not missed a match in four years. AAP · Sep 9
NFL Week 1 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Texans Host Bills in Early AFC Clash Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, including Patrick Mahomes’s likely return in Chiefs-Broncos on Monday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Ranking All 16 NFL Week 1 Games From Worst to Best The NFL’s Week 1 slate includes its first-ever game in Australia, five intradivision matchups and plenty of old faces in new places. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Pole position: Dolphins gun puts contract talks on hold Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is in no rush to sign his next deal because he wants to win the title first and get his six training poles prep' done. AAP · Sep 9
Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals Fletcher Sharpe started the NRL pre-season down on fitness after being confined to bed after organ damage. Now he's a key man in Newcastle's finals charge. AAP · Sep 9
Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory The example of Nathan Cleary and the wisdom of legendary halfback Cooper Cronk have given Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa inspiration ahead of the finals. AAP · Sep 8
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Week 1 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses and Kickers T.J. Watt and the Steelers' defense has a favorable matchup at home vs. the Falcons in Week 1.
AAP · Sep 7 Life changer: Max moment set dynamo Dolphin on NRL path In hindsight, Dolphins star Max Plath seemed destined for NRL success but his journey to the top kicked off with a classic display when under Brisbane's noses.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 7 Inside the Rams’ Unique Plan to Make a 15,000-Mile Trip to Australia Feel As Normal As Possible Scraping cleats before takeoff, shipping food months ahead and an unfamiliar airline are some of the logistical challenges before the trip.
AAP · Sep 7 Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert was thinking of his son and his teammates when he almost quit the NRL, but he persevered and will now make club history.
AAP · Sep 6 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 5 Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has reflected on two conversations with Wayne Bennett - one harsh and the other heartwarming - for his rise to the top.
AAP · Sep 4 Dawdlers to dynamos: Dolphins the new comeback kings Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf was not concerned about another slow start after beating Gold Coast, as the finals-bound outfit staged a trademark comeback win.
AAP · Sep 4 Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 Week 1 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Target Tyler Shough and Malik Davis The number of free agents who could help you take home a win in the opener or in the weeks to come.
AAP · Sep 3 'No preference': Dolphins ready for either of top two The Dolphins have rested three of their big guns for the final round against Gold Coast as they prepare for a week-one finals tilt at Penrith or the Warriors.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 3 With Its Clippers Punishment, the NBA Showed Its Teeth in a Way the NFL Refuses After watching Roger Goodell continuously let teams off the hook over the years, Adam Silver deserves praise for dropping the hammer.