Luai to be face of Pepsi while Coke sponsors the Chiefs Jarome Luai will balance being Pepsi's brand ambassador in Papua New Guinea with Coca-Cola giving the Chiefs the most lucrative sleeve sponsorship in the NRL. AAP · Sep 28
Fairytale finish set up for Smith against Roosters One year on from being squeezed out of the Sydney Roosters by Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival, Sandon Smith can now win a premiership against his old club. AAP · Sep 28
Major trains boost for Knights' historic grand final Diehard Newcastle fans should be spared travel carnage for Sunday's NRL grand final, after planned trackworks to connecting train lines were halted. AAP · Sep 28
'Good spirits': Roosters players back Watson for GF The grand final-bound Sydney Roosters are expected to launch a bid to free Connor Watson from concussion protocols, with teammates attesting to his recovery. AAP · Sep 28
Newcastle find themselves the NRL’s fairytale team after scarcely believable return to glory The Knights’ incredible preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers showcased how coach Justin Holbrook has turned the club around The Guardian - AU · Sep 28
Unlikely winner from Knight's ban for Cleary tackle Harrison Graham is set to be the big beneficiary from the grand final suspension that awaits Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland. AAP · Sep 27
First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland became the game's first player to be sent off for a hip-drop tackle and he looks set to pay a high price. AAP · Sep 27
Walker unpacks miracle return, contract talks and more Sam Walker has revealed the details of the 24/7 recovery operation that got him back in record time from injury to fire Sydney Roosters into the grand final. AAP · Sep 27
Third time lucky: Collins' long trek to overdue decider Lindsay Collins is keen to make an impact in his first NRL decider after being the unlucky omission following the Roosters' last two preliminary final wins. AAP · Sep 26
Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick's Roosters Former Dally M winner Olivia Kernick is up front about what the major motivation for the Roosters is as they home in on NRLW Premiership glory. AAP · Sep 26
Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming The Canberra Raiders believe a no-try ruling changed the momentum of their NRLW preliminary final and handed victory to the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 26
'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits. AAP · Sep 26
Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight. AAP · Sep 26
'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League. AAP · Sep 26
AAP · Sep 26 Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.
AAP · Sep 25 'I'll be dreaming again': Rooster wants more in decider The highlight reel keeps on growing for Mark Nawaqanitawase, prolonging his stint in the NRL for another week as he targets a premiership to add to his resume.
AAP · Sep 25 One headache clears for Roosters but another looms Victor Radley has learnt his grand final fate after a hip-drop tackle, while Connor Watson is hoping to be cleared to play for the Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Sep 25 Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other.
AAP · Sep 25 Penrith must mind the age gap to stop evergreen Gagai Penrith's Casey McLean knows he has a job on his hands to contain ageless Newcastle centre Dane Gagai.
AAP · Sep 25 Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights' NRL revival Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.
AAP · Sep 24 'Unique': Titans meet Q Cup player of year Woodbridge Western Clydesdales fullback Chris Woodbridge does things on a footy field his co-coach Shane Walker has never seen - and NRL clubs are taking note.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24 Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song? For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final. But everyone has a different story about what actually went down
AAP · Sep 24 Bostock siblings on track for perfect league seasons Dolphins centre Jack Bostock and Gold Coast winger Indie Bostock have not lost a game this year and the siblings aim to extend their runs in preliminary finals.
AAP · Sep 24 Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that.
AAP · Sep 24 Walker's on but Woolf 'wouldn't swap' his own No.7 Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final.