NRL to move Warriors out of home if they host prelim The Warriors have been told they are unlikely to host a preliminary final at Mt Smart, with Peter V'landy's 90 per cent sure the game would be at Eden Park. AAP · Sep 7
Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert was thinking of his son and his teammates when he almost quit the NRL, but he persevered and will now make club history. AAP · Sep 7
'I don't buy that': NRL boss dismisses player confusion Captains from finals clubs say they aren't entirely clear around set restarts and what ruck speed NRL referees want. Peter V'landys doesn't believe them. 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 minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters. AAP · Sep 6
Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals The NRL's officiating is back in the spotlight ahead of the finals, with Harry Grant, Cameron McInnes and Craig Fitzgibbon all voicing their confusion. AAP · Sep 5
Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys North Queensland's upcoming finals campaign has been rocked with co-captain Reuben Cotter reported as Canberra debutant Coby Black broke all-time records. AAP · Sep 5
NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again Newcastle have shored up their position inside the NRLW's top six, while the Sydney Roosters claimed the equal-second largest victory in competition history. AAP · Sep 5
Warriors edge Manly amid NRL minor premiership fight The Warriors will enter the NRL finals series on a six-game winning streak after Chanel Harris-Tavita sealed a one-point defeat of brave Manly in Auckland. AAP · Sep 5
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
Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run. AAP · Sep 5
Premiership on the horizon: Dragon's departing message Damien Cook believes a premiership is a realistic possibility at St George Illawarra in the next three-to-five years, as he prepares for his final NRL game. AAP · Sep 5
St Helens miss out on playoffs after Charnley news caps Leigh’s perfect night St Helens miss out on the playoffs for the first time in over 60 years after a 48-10 defeat at Leigh The Guardian - UK · 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 4
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4 NRL rivals stand with Jai Arrow as Rabbitohs meet the moment on emotion-charged night Arrow plays 100th game for South Sydney three months after MND diagnosis as Rabbitohs’ win against the Roosters takes a back seat
AAP · Sep 4 Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts.
AAP · Sep 4 Cowboys resigned to Origin star hitting open market North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes Jeremiah Nanai is likely to hit the open market before the Cowboys have the chance to re-sign him.
AAP · Sep 4 'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says he was unaware Chiefs signing Jarome Luai would be travelling to PNG after the club's loss to North Queensland.
AAP · Sep 4 Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search As an NRL cheerleader's inquest is delayed, former partners of the last man to see her alive have come forward in droves to make statements.
AAP · Sep 4 'Building': Star reveals Warriors aren't panicking yet A Warriors winger has opened up on their historic loss to the Sydney Roosters, while Canberra and Canterbury look to inch closer to a finals berth.
AAP · Sep 3 Broncos fall to 45-year low despite defeating Bulldogs Canterbury have rolled over with a whimper in their final NRL regular-season game as the Bulldogs fell to Brisbane in a 34-20 defeat.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3 Darius Boyd: Maroons’ surprise choice of coach shows Origin is now in a league of its own Former Queensland player’s appointment as head coach highlights how State of Origin has become disconnected from the proving ground of the NRL
AAP · Sep 3 PNG's Young hurdle could be sign of things to come PNG's failed bid to sign Hudson Young for sizeably less than Canberra could be the first of many clashes between the Chiefs, the NRL and clubs over contracts.
AAP · Sep 3 Milestone man finds his confidence at Warriors Important lock forward Erin Clark is preparing to play his 50th game for the Warriors, almost a decade after his first.
AAP · Sep 3 Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson would be in favour of introducing a wildcard weekend ahead of the NRL finals once the competition has more teams.