Cherry-Evans struggles to deliver as Roosters fall Daly Cherry-Evans was unable to deliver when the Sydney Roosters needed him most in their qualifying loss to Penrith. AAP · Sep 13
'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit Nathan Cleary faces a nervous wait over a possible ban after Penrith moved a step close to a sixth NRL grand final in seven years by beating Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 13
Bred not bought is mantra for new-age Roosters Previously criticised for buying players rather than developing them, Salesi Foketi's emergence is proof the Sydney Roosters do invest in youth. AAP · Sep 12
Savala gets Roosters' backing as star ramps up comeback Trent Robinson has faith in Hugo Savala to perform in the halves in against Penrith but the Roosters coach has confirmed Sam Walker is already back running. AAP · Sep 12
Penrith face battle to nullify star Roosters winger Penrith's left edge have been targeted by oppositions this year, but they remain the most miserly in the NRL and a challenge awaits against Mark Nawaqanitawase. AAP · Sep 12
Johnston gracious but 'no thanks' to Jenkins idea South Sydney flyer Alex Johnston doesn't want any try-scoring medals named after him just yet AAP · Sep 10
The October experience driving Panthers in finals When Reece Walsh engineered one of the great grand-final comebacks last year, Penrith's group chat stayed silent but the motivation was laid for 2026. AAP · Sep 10
Cowboys set for 'lives depend on it' finals display North Queensland hooker Reed Mahoney says "the evidence is there" from a topsy-turvy season that the best of the Cowboys can do damage in the finals series. AAP · Sep 9
Money isn't everything: Penrith star's big future hint Penrith star Liam Martin has revealed he could forego more money elsewhere to stay at the Panthers, as he weighs up his future beyond the end of 2027. AAP · Sep 8
Penrith's 'mongrel' takes lead on coaching feedback Mitch Kenny has returned from a lengthy lay-off with a new perspective on rugby league after becoming a de facto member of Penrith's coaching staff. AAP · Sep 8
Why the Roosters want NRL's No.1 villain red lining Spencer Leniu takes no prisoners each time he steps on the field and the Roosters want the prop to bring the fire for their NRL finals encounter with Penrith. AAP · Sep 7
Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited Mitch Kenny and Isaah Yeo are back at the right time and their impact in the finals will be invaluable to Penrith's premiership tilt, Nathan Cleary says. AAP · Sep 6
NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland. AAP · Sep 6
Apprentice eyes first final next to master Cleary Jack Cole and Nathan Cleary are set for a valuable hit-out as Penrith's halves against Wests Tigers after being paired up only twice this season. AAP · Sep 5
AAP · Sep 4 Dawdlers to dynamos: Dolphins the new comeback kings Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf was not concerned about another slow start after beating Gold Coast, as the finals-bound outfit staged a trademark comeback win.
AAP · Sep 2 PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama PNG's signing spree has met its first major hurdle, with the NRL to push back on the offer that was expected to be made to Canberra star Hudson Young.
AAP · Sep 2 Penrith star back tackling as return edges closer Penrith could receive a pre-finals boost with Isaah Yeo back in contact training and tackling again over the past week, ahead of the final round.
AAP · Sep 2 May responds to vaping rumours, reveals World Cup plans Terrell May has addressed the vaping rumours that have surrounded his time at the Wests Tigers since the Adam Doueihi saga erupted.
AAP · Sep 1 Roosters rest nine players including new halves duo The Sydney Roosters have rested players en masse ahead of the last round of the regular season, while Penrith have taken the opposite approach.
AAP · Sep 1 Cleary reveals contract stance after brother's NRL bow His contract talks will dominate the the NRL news cycle, but Nathan Cleary has expressed a desire to play with younger brother Jett at Penrith.
AAP · Aug 31 Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG For the first time, four-time premiership winner Brian To'o has opened up on his decision to swap Penrith for PNG.
AAP · Aug 29 Cleary in with four Warriors halves now injured The table-topping Warriors have been forced into using their ninth different spine combination of 2026, after Chanel Harris-Tavita joined the injured brigade.
AAP · Aug 28 Penrith coach Cleary blasts 'ridiculous' bunker call A refereeing decision during Penrith's defeat of Canterbury has left Panthers coach Ivan Cleary scratching his head.
AAP · Aug 28 Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread Second-rower Liam Martin bagged two tries as Penrith defeated Canterbury, whose NRL finals hopes are now in major doubt.
AAP · Aug 27 NRL great can't take many more 'dips' in dementia fight Rugby league legend Royce Simmons has embarked on his fifth annual walk in the hope of raising money for dementia research.