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The telling stat that could define the finals series

They're well-known for their attacking potency, but the Sydney Roosters have now been revealed as the most in-form defensive team heading into finals.

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Taylay May secures two-year deal with Wests Tigers

Taylan May has signed a two-year deal with Wests Tigers after joining them on a train-and-trial deal mid-season.

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No quarter for club that saved Raider's NRL dream

After waiting until his mid-20s for his NRL dream, Canberra second-rower Zac Hosking must knock over the side that gave him his start en route to a grand final.

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Kenny out of Penrith's finals game, Jenkins dropped

A hamstring injury has ruled Mitch Kenny out of Penrith's elimination final against the Warriors as coach Ivan Cleary drops comeback kid Tom Jenkins.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban

The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters.

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Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.

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How star Panther copes with 'disappointing' errors

One of Penrith's key backs admits it's "disappointing" to hit the NRL finals series with errors creeping into his game, but he has a strategy to fix the slump.

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NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule

The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.

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Sleep-deprived Hynes' relief as 'common sense' prevails

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one.

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History looms: teams outside top four make title case

The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.

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'No regrets' as Brown prepares to join wooden spooners

Dylan Brown insists he has no regrets about his highly-anticipated move to Newcastle, who collected the wooden spoon in his last game as an Eel.

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And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years

The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership

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NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks

A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.

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Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon

Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.

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Dolphins secure best-ever season, Hammer injured

The Dolphins have finished a club-best ninth on the ladder after a 62-24 whipping of Canberra but lost hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a knee injury.

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Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down

The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals.

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Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban

Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee.

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Papali'i hits stride after initial struggles at Penrith

Isaiah Papali'i has found his rhythm at Penrith after initially struggling to adjust to the standards demanded by the NRL's four-time reigning premiers.

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Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals

Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time.

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Titans comeback win gives Foran, Hasler super farewell

Gold Coast have launched a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wests Tigers 36-28 and send Kieran Foran and Des Hasler out as winners.

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Storm lock down flyer until 2027, but door open for PNG

Melbourne have taken one of their key players off the market for 2027, meaning he cannot become a priority target for the Perth Bears' first roster.

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Panthers book finals date with 'beast' Fisher-Harris

Penrith's win over St George Illawarra means they will face one of the chief architects of their premiership dynasty in the first week of the NRL finals.

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