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. AAP · Sep 22
'Cheese and bikkies': Raiders leader inspiring team Canberra are one game away from making a first NRLW grand final and despite not having one of their captains available, she's still helping the team. AAP · Sep 22
Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle. AAP · Sep 21
Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery. AAP · Sep 21
Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law. AAP · Sep 21
Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang. AAP · Sep 21
Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters' impact man Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench. AAP · Sep 21
NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating. AAP · Sep 21
'We're not done': Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final. AAP · Sep 20
'Memory of a goldfish': Roosters veteran's finals key Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla. AAP · Sep 20
Beetson believers: Dolphins circle to Roosters D-day A stellar inaugural win set the Dolphins on course to be one victory from a grand final as Sydney Roosters again loom large in a full-circle moment. AAP · Sep 19
Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final Brisbane's trio of ex-Newcastle stars Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel fired in a 40-16 win to send the defending premiers into the prelim final. AAP · Sep 19
'Have to step it up': Sharks out to find another gear Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final. AAP · Sep 18
Double delight as Dolphins land two more big fish The Dolphins have secured another two pieces of their star-studded roster, with Selwyn Cobbo and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki inking contract extensions. AAP · Sep 18
AAP · Sep 18 Moment that summed up Newcastle's attacking revolution Newcastle have completed the fourth-greatest attacking turnaround in history, with one try encapsulating the big change about the Knights.
AAP · Sep 18 'He's always there': Warrior calls on family legend Ali Leiataua has revealed the key to helping him thrive when the Warriors face Newcastle at a sold-out Eden Park.
AAP · Sep 17 Knights reveal Lucas timeline ahead of Warriors duel Coach Justin Holbrook has kept the door ajar for Dylan Lucas to make a remarkable comeback and play in Newcastle's sudden-death final against the Warriors.
AAP · Sep 17 Raiders, Tigers looking for a final flourish in NRLW The Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers will do battle on Friday night, when one of the NRLW clubs will keep their premiership hopes alive.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms The much-loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan
AAP · Sep 17 Penrith's near-perfect injury record boosts Cleary bid Penrith have had a stunning 94 per cent record of player availability in finals matches since 2020, with Nathan Cleary now the latest trying to defy injury.
AAP · Sep 16 Dolphins No.9 thrives after sliding doors Mahoney move When Canterbury signed Reed Mahoney for the 2023 season it opened the door for rake Jeremy Marshall-King to join the Dolphins and showcase his true class.
AAP · Sep 16 Braveheart: Broncos rake played year with broken wrist Broncos rookie Cameron Bukowski has silky skills but he's also one tough footballer after having post-season surgery on a wrist he fractured early this season.
AAP · Sep 16 Warriors gearing up for sold-out Eden Park cauldron Hooker Sam Healey is preparing for his first match at Eden Park after the NRL announced that the ground will be sold-out for their clash against Newcastle.
AAP · Sep 15 Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return The Warriors have unveiled their squad to take on Newcastle after a qualifying final defeat in which they lost two key players to injury.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14 ‘Now we seem to be the villains’: How PNG Chiefs are building a squad that is the envy of other NRL clubs The expansion club’s recruiting spree has been aided by generous tax breaks with the goal to assemble a competitive roster from day one