'Let the refs have total control': Gallen's plea to NRL The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees. AAP · Sep 22
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery. AAP · Sep 21
Sharks dismiss rebuild theory amid fresh finals pain Cronulla are adamant they will be in the fight for the NRL premiership in 2027 despite undergoing an off-season roster overhaul. AAP · Sep 19
Roosters book prelim ticket by mauling Sharks The Sydney Roosters will meet the Dolphins in an NRL preliminary final after beating Cronulla 46-10. AAP · Sep 19
Hynes' head knock hurts as Sharks suffer same old pain Cronulla are now one of only a few teams to have made five straight finals in the NRL era without reaching a decider, after their 46-10 loss to Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 19
'Have to step it up': Sharks out to find another gear Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final. AAP · Sep 18
'It's all on': Fitzgibbon relishes Robbo coaching duel Mates and mentors Craig Fitzgibbon and Trent Robinson have banned contact this week as the Cronulla and Sydney Roosters coaches chase an NRL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 18
Roosters' make call on star forward, Walker progress Angus Crichton has been cleared to return for the Roosters in their knockout clash with Cronulla, with star halfback Sam Walker not too far behind him. AAP · Sep 18
'It's sad': family-like Sharks feeling the break-up A big cast of Cronulla players who won a reserve grade premiership with Newtown have one last chance to claim an NRL title together - and don't they know it. AAP · Sep 18
Roosters coach to thank for Shark's Bradbury-esque rise Riley Jones has gone from NSW Cup to an NRL finals series in a month. And he says John Strange, the Sydney Roosters NRLW coach, is a major factor. AAP · Sep 17
No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms The much-loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
'Just a narrative': Sharks out to bury NRL finals myth In a stat that may shock NRL fans, Cronulla enter their do-or-die clash with the Sydney Roosters with the equal-most finals wins of any team in two seasons. AAP · Sep 16
'Go after him': Tongan tearaways target wounded Shark Tongan wrecking balls Siua Wong and Rob Toia have vowed to put a target on Braydon Trindall's shoulder as they aim to knock Cronulla out of the NRL finals. AAP · Sep 16
Roosters make Walker call as half's absence laid bare James Tedesco says Daly Cherry-Evans took ownership of his off night against Penrith, as the Sydney Roosters aim to knock Cronulla out of the finals. AAP · Sep 15
AAP · Sep 15 Wilton ready to go full Costner as Trindall's bodyguard Teig Wilton may be too young to have watched The Bodyguard, but he is ready to play the role for Cronulla and Braydon Trindall in the NRL finals.
AAP · Sep 14 Talakai not ready for Sharks' revival to end early Siosifa Talakai has made his name at Cronulla after a few seasons at South Sydney early in his career, but he knows the Sharks stint is now on limited time.
AAP · Sep 14 'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.
AAP · Sep 14 Sanity gone: Mulitalo can't stop himself against Chook Ronaldo Mulitalo admits all sanity goes out the window when he crosses the white line, as the Cronulla flyer prepares for another duel with Mark Nawaqanitawase.
AAP · Sep 13 Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.
AAP · Sep 12 Shouldering finals pain nothing new for valiant Shark Braydon Trindall has brushed off any concerns around his shoulder, ready to be tested in the NRL finals after fighting through similar situations in the past.
AAP · Sep 12 Cowboys had few answers to Cronulla's kicking game Sharks halves Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes kept the Cowboys under their boot all night, which proved decisive in their NRL elimination final in Sydney.
AAP · Sep 12 Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;.
AAP · Sep 12 Slippery Eels rope Cowboys, Sharks put bite on Dragons The Eels have come from 16 points down to defeat the Cowboys, and the Sharks have consigned the Dragons to the NRLW wooden spoon.
AAP · Sep 11 Future Cowboys out to end North Queensland's finals In 2027, Sione Katoa and Jesse Ramien will be North Queensland Cowboys but for now, the pair are actively plotting their future teammates' downfall.
AAP · Sep 10 Sharks cult hero out to make up for lost finals time Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton is raring to go for a far better NRL finals series than he experienced last year