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
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
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
Souths' dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes South Sydney were close to fully fit and had their big guns back for the finals. But when it mattered most, the telltale signs of recent miseries returned. AAP · Sep 11
Rabbitohs knocked out of NRL finals by Knights Newcastle have killed South Sydney's premiership ambitions, knocking the Bunnies out in a 20-10 NRL finals win. AAP · Sep 11
Broncos hand down review, with 'new Te'o' confirmed Brisbane have revealed the findings of their season review after finishing a diabolical 14th, but sackings of coaching staff are not on the agenda. AAP · Sep 11
Raiders earn first NRLW finals berth with upset win Canberra have qualified for an historic first NRLW finals series after convincingly upsetting Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. AAP · Sep 11
Perth on a Bear hunt with North Sydney showing the way North Sydney's run to the NSW Cup finals as the only team without access to NRL players is giving Perth proof they have set their pathways up right for 2027. AAP · Sep 11
Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script The Dolphins and Warriors are set for another instalment of a classic modern rivalry with the Kristian Woolf-coached side out to break one infamous NRL record. AAP · Sep 11
He's no Ferrari, but Shark is as reliable as they come After undergoing 15 surgeries during his NRL career, Cameron McInnes revels in the process of recovery and not feeling the best. AAP · Sep 11
'Unheard of': best ever Warriors backed to make history Warriors legend Clinton Toopi was part of the trailblazing 2002 side but says the current team has set benchmarks and standards that sit alone in club history. AAP · Sep 11
Self-imposed booze ban helps hard-luck Rooster heal Sydney Roosters winger Billy Smith is preaching the benefits of giving up alcohol after finally getting his body right in 2026. AAP · Sep 11
Roosters overcome Dogs scare to stay undefeated in NRLW The Roosters have come from behind to end the regular season unbeaten, after the Bulldogs threatened a massive NRLW upset at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night. AAP · Sep 10
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 Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge A last-minute cancellation of a controversial sporting event is not a death knell but disappointed attendees can seek refunds, the sport's founder says.
AAP · Sep 10 They'll run out of cap space: V'landys' warning on PNG Peter V'landys insists the NRL is not making a course correction by rejecting PNG's Hudson Young offer, which fell $50,000 short of the league's market value.
AAP · Sep 10 How Holbrook inspired Newcastle's remarkable turnaround Newcastle have scored an extra 12.3 points per game in 2026 compared to last year's wooden-spoon season, making for the fourth greatest improvement in history.
AAP · Sep 9 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 'Swear by it': night ritual key to Dolphin's 96 in row Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako will happily be stranded on '99 not out' if it means winning a title at the club where he has not missed a match in four years.
AAP · Sep 9 Roosters great lifts lid on future, finals injury cloud Daniel Tupou is close to resolving his contract status for 2027 as he aims to keep fit for the Sydney Roosters' premiership push.
AAP · Sep 9 'Silly' not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters for a reason, and the veteran is ready to deliver "this club that feeling of winning a premiership".
AAP · Sep 8 Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory The example of Nathan Cleary and the wisdom of legendary halfback Cooper Cronk have given Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa inspiration ahead of the finals.
AAP · Sep 8 'He's looking down': Fifita determined to do dad proud South Sydney David Fifita has opened up about losing his father and how it is driving him to return to his best football again.
AAP · Sep 8 Home truths that set rising Knights star free Newcastle wrecking-ball Francis Manuleleua was struggling for game time part of the way through 2026 before being told to lose weight and fix his work ethic.