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NRL tease 11-minute act with GF entertainment back on

The NRL's move away from pre-match entertainment for the grand final has been short-lived, with Peter V'landys plugging a mystery 11-minute act.

AAP · Sep 28

Fairytale finish set up for Smith against Roosters

One year on from being squeezed out of the Sydney Roosters by Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival, Sandon Smith can now win a premiership against his old club.

AAP · Sep 28

'Good spirits': Roosters players back Watson for GF

The grand final-bound Sydney Roosters are expected to launch a bid to free Connor Watson from concussion protocols, with teammates attesting to his recovery.

AAP · Sep 28

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Newcastle find themselves the NRL’s fairytale team after scarcely believable return to glory

The Knights’ incredible preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers showcased how coach Justin Holbrook has turned the club around

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28

'Big rivalry': two NRLW powerhouses revive rich history

Brisbane and Sydney Roosters will clash in their fourth NRLW grand final showdown against each other, with the Broncos yet to lose to the women from Bondi.

AAP · Sep 27

Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp

Twelve months ago, Newcastle finished with a wooden spoon. Now they are just 80 minutes from a potential premiership.

AAP · Sep 27

Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions

Penrith have outlined the details of their casualty ward, with Nathan Cleary requiring surgery on both feet and two others badly hurt in the loss to Newcastle.

AAP · Sep 27

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Brisbane through to their fifth NRLW grand final

Brisbane will get the chance to send retiring club legend Ali Brigginshaw out a winner in the grand final after they overpowered Gold Coast 20-8 at Robina.

AAP · Sep 27

Walker unpacks miracle return, contract talks and more

Sam Walker has revealed the details of the 24/7 recovery operation that got him back in record time from injury to fire Sydney Roosters into the grand final.

AAP · Sep 27

Third time lucky: Collins' long trek to overdue decider

Lindsay Collins is keen to make an impact in his first NRL decider after being the unlucky omission following the Roosters' last two preliminary final wins.

AAP · Sep 26

Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming

The Canberra Raiders believe a no-try ruling changed the momentum of their NRLW preliminary final and handed victory to the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 26

'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish

Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League.

AAP · Sep 26

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.

AAP · Sep 26

How Knights hero shook off Andrew Johns comparisons

Phoenix Crossland was weighed down by Andrew Johns comparisons as a teen. Now free from pressure at hooker, he has become a key cog for Newcastle.

AAP · Sep 25

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AAP · Sep 25

One headache clears for Roosters but another looms

Victor Radley has learnt his grand final fate after a hip-drop tackle, while Connor Watson is hoping to be cleared to play for the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 25

Mark of greatness as Roosters roar into NRL decider

Sydney Roosters have ended the Dolphins' fairytale run with a 36-20 preliminary final win, due largely to the unbounded magic of winger Mark Nawaqanitawase.

AAP · Sep 25

Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final

Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other.

AAP · Sep 25

Broncos star winging it as 'Famous Five' titles loom

Brisbane gun Julia Robinson won her first two NRLW titles on the wing and her switch back there from centre has worked a treat as she eyes a fifth grand final.

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AAP · Sep 25

Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights' NRL revival

Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.

AAP · Sep 25

Why Roosters' aura won't faze the Raiders

Canberra players were told to speak up if they didn't think they could beat the Sydney Roosters during the NRLW season. Now they must beat them in a final.

AAP · Sep 24

'Unique': Titans meet Q Cup player of year Woodbridge

Western Clydesdales fullback Chris Woodbridge does things on a footy field his co-coach Shane Walker has never seen - and NRL clubs are taking note.

AAP · Sep 24

'Paid off': Cobbo named Queensland's best after promise

Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Daryl Powell: Wakefield Trinity building towards historic moment

Grand Final place on the line against Wigan as club looks to cap sensational revival.

AAP · Sep 24

Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader

For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that.

AAP · Sep 24

Walker's on but Woolf 'wouldn't swap' his own No.7

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final.

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