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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cronulla star Nicho Hynes has spoken of his difficult 24 hours before the NRL dramatically rescinded a ban that would have ruled him out of finals week one.

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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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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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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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Sharks' finals confidence hit, Cowboys fly in NRLW

Tayla Preston helped orchestrate an upset win over her old team as the Bulldogs beat the Sharks in the NRLW, while the Cowboys thrashed the Dragons.

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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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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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Aiken leads Roosters to 10th straight 2025 win

The Sydney Roosters were missing some key players but star halfback Tarryn Aiken ensured they overcame plucky Canberra.

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Junk-time points could put Manly's season on scrapheap

Manly's tendency to concede points late in blow-outs and the Dolphins' ability to keep the throttle down is the difference between any realistic finals hopes.

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Roosters admit hate for Souths, but focus on main goal

Trent Robinson insists Sydney Roosters players can look past a hatred for Souths and won't be dragged into a spiteful affair as they fight to make finals.

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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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Souths back Brandon Smith 'to the end' amid allegations

South Sydney players insist it's business as usual for Brandon Smith despite serious criminal allegations hanging over the forward's head.

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Wallaby to Roo? Nawaqanitawase firms for 34-year first

Mark Nawaqanitawase stands on the cusp of a 34-year first following his eye-catching opening NRL season with the Sydney Roosters.

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Bennett mantra drives Katoa in Dolphins' finals quest

Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa says wisdom from former coach Wayne Bennett will drive his display against Canberra, whether the finals dream is alive or not.

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Returning gun not the salve for Storm flop: Papenhuyzen

With high-flying Melbourne embarrassed in their loss to the Sydney Roosters, a star player's return will be welcomed ahead of the NRL finals.

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NRLW star suffers suspected broken jaw in big win

Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly's jaw injury, inflicted by an accidental elbow to the head, has spoiled her NRLW side's ninth straight win this season.

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Roosters won't let Souths' Smith distract from finals

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says a single focus on an NRL finals berth means his team won't be concerned by facing Souths and hooker Brandon Smith.

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Storm warning: Bellamy lays down the law after big loss

Coach Craig Bellamy is demanding a response from his Melbourne players ahead of the NRL finals after their "embarrassing" effort against the Sydney Roosters.

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Craig Bellamy’s 600-game party goes up in flames as Roosters torch Storm

Veteran coach forced to endure worst half in club’s history as Roosters run up 40 points in AAMI Park embarrassment

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Roosters storm home, leave their Mark in Melbourne

Rugby recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase has bagged four tries as the Sydney Roosters scored 40 unanswered points to down Melbourne in Craig Bellamy's milestone match.

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