Sharks underdogs, but eye top-four respect in finals The often-downplayed Cronulla have made clear they belong in the NRL's top four, and want to be held in the same regard as their rivals during the finals. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. AAP · Sep 8, 2024
Why rivals' messages made James Fisher-Harris emotional He's known as one of the NRL's toughest customers but even James Fisher-Harris has his emotional moments. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Ciraldo adamant Bulldogs' woes can be easily fixed Canterbury have endured their two worst weeks of the season on the eve of the NRL's finals, but coach Cameron Ciraldo is adamant things can be turned around. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Panthers book home final with nervy win over Gold Coast Penrith have secured second spot on the NRL ladder with a surprisingly hard-fought win over 14th-placed Gold Coast at Penrith Park. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Crichton free for NRL finals but Koroisau cops big ban Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton has dodged suspension for raising his forearm into the neck of South Sydney forward Tallis Duncan. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Mother's fears almost halted Nawaqanitawase's NRL dream No one was happier to see Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase safely complete his first NRL game than his mother Fiona. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Dragons, Raiders can't believe in rugby league miracle St George Illawarra and Canberra need a rugby league miracle to make the finals, but neither side will go out chasing a win of 80 points. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
AAP · Sep 6, 2024 Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Dolphins dynamo Fuller proves 'too small' critics wrong Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller was told he was too small to make it, but he was determined to follow in the footsteps of heroes Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024 Anti-gambling ads to ‘swarm’ key Labor seats during footy finals season Exclusive: Alliance for Gambling Reform to ramp up pressure on Albanese government to impose a full gambling ad ban
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Knights prepared for golden point in top-eight shootout Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien expects a tense finish to his side's must-win match against the Dolphins, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the NRL finals.
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Close to 50 NRL players walk finals judiciary tightrope The NRL's judiciary system that punishes players for prior offences has the potential to bite several players on the eve of the finals.
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Dolphin Bromwich not ready to say goodbye just yet Sunday's do-or-die clash with Newcastle could be the last NRL game of Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich's career, but a farewell is the last thing on his mind.
AAP · Sep 5, 2024 Mitchell says he's fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Nawaqanitawase to debut, Smith and Whitehead clear air Mark Nawaqanitawase will debut in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters less than two months after playing in the Olympics, with the winger set to face South Sydney.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Sharks' Iro vows to tackle technique issues for finals Cronulla centre Kayal Iro is aiming to keep the aggression in his game but clean up his tackle technique on the run to the NRL finals.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.