Storm into NRL grand final after taking down Sharks Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Interesting that experts dismiss us: Sharks' Penitani Captain Tiana Penitani is unperturbed by critics dismissing Cronulla's NRLW premiership chances ahead of the semi-final against the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Wild island league helps Sharks' little guy Iro aim big Getting knocked around by men as a teenager in the Cook Islands, lightweight Cronulla centre KL Iro loves the challenge of cutting his opponents down to size. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Wallabies out to break Eden Park hoodoo despite dog’s breakfast of a lead-up Round-the-world trips and late injuries have made preparation for the Bledisloe Cup opener far from ideal but Joe Schmidt’s Australia have shown they have belief in themselves The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025
NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Broncos' NRLW star takes aim at Knights fans Ali Brigginshaw is grateful that Brisbane's NRLW semi-final against Newcastle will be played at Suncorp Stadium and not at the Knights' home ground. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
'Unusual' stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Sea Eagles boost forward stocks with Moale signing Manly are investigating the possibility of bringing Davvy Moale over early after signing the Souths prop on a three-year deal that currently starts in 2027. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Cleary's Dally M drought 'baffling' to Panthers star Luke Garner can't quite understand how Ivan Cleary was not named Dally M Coach of the Year in any of Penrith's four consecutive premiership seasons. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith's master shogun Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Told career was over, Dragon continues long road back Cody Ramsey will cap a remarkable comeback from battling ulcerative colitis to captain St George Illawarra in the NSW Cup final. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Sharks do it for McInnes after 'heartbreaking' injury Fallen skipper Cameron McInnes will be in Cronulla's hearts and minds when they face Melbourne for a spot in the 2025 NRL grand final.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Cleary the daytime king, unbeaten since 2019 A fast track at Suncorp Stadium should suit Brisbane in the NRL preliminary final, but they are up against a Penrith side who just don't lose in the daytime.
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 Inside the honest talks that saved Sharks' NRL season Cronulla's year was spiralling with players "at each other's throats" in a mid-season loss to Brisbane. Then a little bit of honesty put the Sharks on track.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 Former Wests Tigers bigwigs buy netball franchise Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis have accelerated their sports ownership portfolio, purchasing the Sunshine Coast Lightning off the Melbourne Storm.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 Brailey and Grant could be best of teammates or rivals Blayke Brailey's brilliant 2025 season could have him in contention for a spot in Australia's Ashes squad, but the door is also open to England for the No.9.
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers Wests Tigers have announced their new NRLW head coach after Brett Kimmorley stepped down from the role following a poor 2025 campaign.
AAP · Sep 21, 2025 Broncos nemesis Cleary's numbers demand Walsh response Nathan Cleary has scored 49 points in his past four games against Brisbane, more than the entire Broncos side, as Reece Walsh eyes his first win over Penrith.
AAP · Sep 21, 2025 Penrith's re-invention pays off in semi-final thrashing Penrith's semi-final thrashing of Canterbury seemed to suggest the Panthers' constant player drain is starting to help, rather than hinder, their dominance.