How Ciraldo's tinkering brought Bulldogs' season undone Canterbury's quest for an NRL premiership has come unstuck after late-season selection switches backfired in coach Cameron Ciraldo's face. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Bulldogs 'never gave up on' Toby Sexton: coach Ciraldo Some two months after sensationally axing Toby Sexton from the team, Canterbury are looking to the halfback to prolong their premiership dream. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Fogarty fails to fire in dismal Raiders send off In his final game in lime green, a flat performance from halfback Jamal Fogary contributed to Canberra being bundled out of the NRL finals in straight sets. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Crichton's miracle recovery falls short of semi-final Canterbury's captain courageous Stephen Crichton will miss the NRL semi-final against Penrith after failing to recover from his ankle injury in time. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra, booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making Cronulla centre KL Iro needs no introduction to the man he'll be marking when Canberra host the Sharks for their NRL semi-final. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Why Darren Lockyer is buying into London Broncos: ‘We’re rebuilding from scratch’ Rugby league all-time great wants to return Super League action to the capital – and bring NRL stars along for the ride The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025
Cummins offers Penrith plenty in fly-on-the-wall visit Test captain Pat Cummins has joined forces with four-time NRL premiers Penrith, meeting with coaches ahead of their do-or-die semi-final against Canterbury. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Young Penrith stars return to edge clash that made them Stephen Crichton still has a chance to play in Canterbury's NRL semi-final, but Penrith's young brigade have only happy memories of taking on the star centre. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Penny pinchers: Dogs out to end one dynasty, start own Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo have helped lay the foundations for Penrith's success, now they're trying to bring the same blueprint to Canterbury. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 'Bit light': NRL star's verdict on lying cop's sentence A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Unwanted Panther Laurie lifts lid on NRL future Daine Laurie is without a club for 2026, but the fullback wants to make one thing clear about the player he has become as he hits the NRL's open market.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 'November Pain' has Broncos guns coming up roses Tough sessions in November pre-season are behind Brisbane's late-season surge to the NRL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 No taunting from Brailey if Sharks repeat famous win Blayke Brailey has fond memories of watching Cronulla beat Canberra to ignite their 2016 premiership charge and is hoping to inspire another victory this week.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Walters set for ACL surgery, be back 'bigger, stronger' Brisbane star Billy Walters will have surgery on his injured knee but his uncle and Broncos great Kerrod Walters insists his best footy is still ahead of him.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Mariner wings it towards Broncos prelim as Cobbo looms Brisbane winger Deine Mariner once relied on pure talent but, after being dropped, hard work has him on track for an NRL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Familiar foes: the true parallels between Dogs, Penrith The similarities between Penrith and Canterbury go well beyond Phil Gould rebuilds, with players explaining how and why Sunday will be such a unique NRL final.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Dropped Penrith hero says Cleary was right to axe him Paul Alamoti says his form for Penrith this year warranted being sent to reserve grade by coach Ivan Cleary.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Why Bulldogs flyer couldn't watch Penrith's NRL dynasty Penrith's historic NRL dynasty has been must-watch rugby league, but not for Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri.
AAP · Sep 17, 2025 Humble Shark goes from 'borrowed time' to NRL semi Billy Burns was staring down the possibility of taking a full-time job in the mines or as a tradie not so long ago but now he's preparing for an NRL semi-final.