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Walkers return to coaching with NRL dream back in play

Ben and Shane Walker will return to coaching again in 2026 with the Western Clydesdales in the Queensland Cup, with their NRL dream still alive.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Kennedy wants new Sharks deal, not R360 code switch

Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy is holding out hope of a new deal at Cronulla, despite a contract stand off that has lasted the majority of the NRL season.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

The telling stat that could define the finals series

They're well-known for their attacking potency, but the Sydney Roosters have now been revealed as the most in-form defensive team heading into finals.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Boost on eve of finals as Sharks re-sign star

Cronulla have signed KL Iro to a long-term contract extension ahead of their NRL elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Nawaqanitawase admits 'hard' call ahead on rugby lure

Mark Nawaqnitawase has become a genuine showstopper in his first full season in the NRL, but he is soon to weigh up a potential return to rugby union.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Why finals rival is happy NRL backflipped on Hynes ban

The NRL wiped Nicho Hynes' suspension ahead of the finals but their unprecedented move hasn't fazed his rivals at the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Storm star not fazed by form fade ahead of NRL finals

Cameron Munster expects many to have 'put a line through' Melbourne, but the gun playmaker doesn't share concerns about their recent dip in form.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

How star Panther copes with 'disappointing' errors

One of Penrith's key backs admits it's "disappointing" to hit the NRL finals series with errors creeping into his game, but he has a strategy to fix the slump.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule

The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Sleep-deprived Hynes' relief as 'common sense' prevails

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025