Hynes urges NRL to give Sharks home semi-final Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes would love to play a semi-final against North Queensland at PointsBet Stadium, but the NRL appears to have other ideas. AAP · Sep 15, 2024
Kikau and Olakau'atu primed for heavyweight clash Two of the NRL's premier second-rowers will do battle when Canterbury and Manly return to the finals in an elimination clash. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
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
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
Born out of Penrith's success, Crichton finds his voice Stephen Crichton has become one of the best captains and recruits in the NRL in 2024, but his rise traces back to two separate pre-season army camps. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Brooks mentally fresh before long-awaited finals debut Luke Brooks says he's in a far better head space since moving from Wests Tigers for Manly, leaving him well prepared for a finals debut 4040 days in the making. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Critics made Panthers 'giggle': Jarome Luai Jarome Luai says Penrith's critics will be "looking over their shoulder" after the emphatic qualifying-final defeat of the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 13, 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
‘It means so much’: western Sydney erupts with joy as Canterbury Bulldogs play finals football After a decade in the doldrums, a new generation of fans is learning the unique ways the local community celebrates big wins The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024
Penrith leave Roosters' premiership dream on the brink The Sydney Roosters are at risk of yet another early exit from the NRL finals after a comprehensive loss to reigning premiers Penrith. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
Panthers bury Roosters in 30-10 NRL finals romp Penrith are 80 minutes from the NRL grand final after dismantling the Sydney Roosters in a 30-10 win. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
NRL star Josh Addo-Carr’s secondary drug test returns positive result for cocaine Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr has returned a second positive result to a drugs test, according to his legal team The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024
How Gould launched a Penrith-like reboot of Bulldogs Canterbury's results in Phil Gould's third year are eerily similar to what unfolded at the same stage of his Penrith reboot - and there's even more parallels. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
AAP · Sep 13, 2024 Addo-Carr's second test positive, future uncertain Canterbury superstar Josh Addo-Carr's secondary drug test has come back as positive in a blow to the winger's hopes of returning to the field this season.
AAP · Sep 13, 2024 Storm veteran dismisses 'toothless Sharks' tag While the clubs are no longer arch-enemies, Melbourne veteran Christian Welch isn't expecting Cronulla to back down in their NRL final at AAMI Park.
The Conversation · Sep 13, 2024 The psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time? Think back to when you met someone for the first time. One of the first questions you asked, or were asked, was likely: “what do you do for work?”
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Cowboys super boot Holmes gets big tick from 'El Magic' Goalkicking legend Hazem El Masri says North Queensland have struck finals gold with the boot of Valentine Holmes and explains why the Cowboys star is so good.
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Edwards insists his knee is no concern for NRL finals Dylan Edwards has downplayed concerns about his knee ahead of the NRL finals, insistent it is not limiting his output as Penrith pursue a fourth straight title.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2024 A feelgood story or the Swiss watch of rugby league? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and who’ll give you dirty looks based on your pick
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Tigers record first win in 410 days over Dragons Leichhardt Oval has worked its magic once again for Wests Tigers, with the club recording their first win of the 2024 NRLW season against the Dragons.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 Australian rugby chief dismisses talk of one-sided British and Irish Lions series despite record defeat The Wallabies suffered a record defeat to Argentina to spark further concern of a one-sided tour next summer
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Broncos retain Taupau, Hoeter for 2025 NRL season Brisbane will give prop Martin Taupau and outside back Delouise Hoeter new deals for 2025 as their top 30 for next year's NRL season takes shape.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2024 Afternoon Update: Major aged care reforms announced; more anti-war rallies in Melbourne; and the VMAs black carpet Anthony Albanese says the reforms are ‘once in a generation’ as he thanks Coalition for ‘constructive engagement’
AAP · Sep 12, 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.