Mark of greatness as Roosters roar into NRL decider Sydney Roosters have ended the Dolphins' fairytale run with a 36-20 preliminary final win, due largely to the unbounded magic of winger Mark Nawaqanitawase. AAP · Sep 25
Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other. AAP · Sep 25
Broncos star winging it as 'Famous Five' titles loom Brisbane gun Julia Robinson won her first two NRLW titles on the wing and her switch back there from centre has worked a treat as she eyes a fifth grand final. AAP · Sep 25
Why Newcastle can pull off the ultimate finals upset over Penrith The Newcastle Knights' backline firepower could shatter Penrith's dominance. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25
Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights' NRL revival Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider. AAP · Sep 25
Why Roosters' aura won't faze the Raiders Canberra players were told to speak up if they didn't think they could beat the Sydney Roosters during the NRLW season. Now they must beat them in a final. AAP · Sep 25
'Unique': Titans meet Q Cup player of year Woodbridge Western Clydesdales fullback Chris Woodbridge does things on a footy field his co-coach Shane Walker has never seen - and NRL clubs are taking note. AAP · Sep 24
'Paid off': Cobbo named Queensland's best after promise Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo justified his State of Origin recall by winning the Ron McAuliffe Medal at the QRL awards night. AAP · Sep 24
Daryl Powell: Wakefield Trinity building towards historic moment Grand Final place on the line against Wigan as club looks to cap sensational revival. The Independent UK · Sep 24
Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that. AAP · Sep 24
Walker's on but Woolf 'wouldn't swap' his own No.7 Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final. AAP · Sep 24
NRLW finalists reveal the key changes to find success NRLW preliminary finalists Sydney Roosters and Canberra have taken different paths and approaches to 2026, but now face off for a spot in the grand final. AAP · Sep 24
Big Dog: how cleanskin Rooster replaced JWH as top prop Following in the footsteps of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is no simple task, but Naufahu Whyte has stepped up as the leader of the Sydney Roosters' pack. AAP · Sep 24
V'landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years. AAP · Sep 23
AAP · Sep 23 Aussie duo in shake-up for UK rugby league's top honour Two Australians feature in the three-man shortlist to be Super League's 'Man of Steel', the sport's top individual UK award.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 23 'Keep playing like Novocastrians': Knights fans dare to believe in miracles The city is getting behind the Knights in their surprising finals run.
AAP · Sep 23 'Stuck with me': ex-Bulldogs half explains NRL return Toby Sexton is coming back to the NRL next year, only two seasons after he was shafted from the Bulldogs' main halves pairing.
AAP · Sep 23 'Don't agree with it': Roosters want fairer NRLW finals The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry.
AAP · Sep 23 How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 23 'Ready to play': Robinson's green light to Sam Walker Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery.
AAP · Sep 22 UK prime minister's 'problematic' request to Albanese Anthony Albanese has met his British counterpart Andy Burnham for the first time on the sidelines of the UN, bonding over a shared love of rugby league.
AAP · Sep 22 No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off.
AAP · Sep 22 'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga's suspensions away Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22 Dolphins’ NRL title bid after just four years of existence makes waves in UK A small village in Lancashire will be glued to the TV on Friday with the expansion club – and their star English centre – one win from a grand final
AAP · Sep 22 Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.