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History looms: teams outside top four make title case

The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.

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'No regrets' as Brown prepares to join wooden spooners

Dylan Brown insists he has no regrets about his highly-anticipated move to Newcastle, who collected the wooden spoon in his last game as an Eel.

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And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years

The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership

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NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks

A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.

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Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon

Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.

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Dolphins secure best-ever season, Hammer injured

The Dolphins have finished a club-best ninth on the ladder after a 62-24 whipping of Canberra but lost hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a knee injury.

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Mulitalo in awe of Rooster, but ready to shut him down

The NRL fan in Ronaldo Mulitalo has watched Mark Nawaqanitawase in awe this year, but he is backing himself to be the man to shut him down in the finals.

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Sharks weigh up biggest call of year as Hynes faces ban

Nicho Hynes will need to front the NRL judiciary if he wants to play in Cronulla's elimination final after being charged by the match review committee.

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Papali'i hits stride after initial struggles at Penrith

Isaiah Papali'i has found his rhythm at Penrith after initially struggling to adjust to the standards demanded by the NRL's four-time reigning premiers.

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Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals

Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time.

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Titans comeback win gives Foran, Hasler super farewell

Gold Coast have launched a stunning second-half comeback to beat Wests Tigers 36-28 and send Kieran Foran and Des Hasler out as winners.

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Storm lock down flyer until 2027, but door open for PNG

Melbourne have taken one of their key players off the market for 2027, meaning he cannot become a priority target for the Perth Bears' first roster.

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Panthers book finals date with 'beast' Fisher-Harris

Penrith's win over St George Illawarra means they will face one of the chief architects of their premiership dynasty in the first week of the NRL finals.

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Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

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Veteran forward retires as Dolphins rue finals fade-out

The Dolphins will not play finals this year but have plenty to look forward to in future as Kenny Bromwich announces his retirement from the NRL.

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'More than welcome': Roosters coach eyes more Wallabies

The incredible transition of ex-Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase has prompted Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson to throw down the welcome mat to more rugby stars.

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Rabbitohs halfback faces late start to 2026 season

South Sydney will be without their halfback for the first two games of 2026 as they fight to recover from a dismal season.

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'No one respects us': Wahs against the world in finals

The Warriors have a message for their doubters as they enter the NRL finals at the longest odds to win the premiership of any team still in contention.

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Nawaqanitawase achieves 89-year first in Roosters rout

Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged another try-scoring hat-trick to help pilot the Sydney Roosters into the NRL finals.

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DCE ices last Manly game but 'won't be looking back'

NRL champion Daly Cherry-Evans has bowed out of Manly as a winner but could not inspire the big victory the Sea Eagles needed to keep their finals hopes alive.

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Gordon boosted by ex-Wallabies mate for Titans debut

Former Wallabies star Carter Gordon has been inspired watching his ex-teammate Mark Nawaqanitawase take the NRL by storm ahead of his own debut.

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Veteran Dragon ready to breathe fire one last time

Jack de Belin has one last hurrah in the Red V after 16 years, against Penrith, and is looking forward to that clash plus a new challenge at the Eels.

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Bennett defends Smith, says police saga is 'trivial'

Wayne Bennett has claimed Brandon Smith is only being used by police to send a message to the public, after he was hit with drug supply and betting charges.

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GOAT retires as Dolphins turn to 'Obi-Wayne Kenobi'

Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will retire at season's end, but when that will be depends on his old coach Wayne Bennett getting South Sydney a last-round win.

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End of 15-year era: Manly ponder life without DCE

Daly Cherry-Evans has played more games at No.7 than anyone in history and after several other records, his exit leaves Manly with questions for the future.

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