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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?”

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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’

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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.

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Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point

Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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