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Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks

Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend.

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Katoa wants to give church-going father a dilemma

If Cronulla make the NRL grand final, Sione Katoa's father will have to skip Sunday service to watch his son, who was versed in the church of tough love.

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Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.

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Nikora feared leg injury could cruel finals during ban

Briton Nikora missed the end of the regular season through suspension at Cronulla, but it was a serious leg cork that he feared might ruin his finals series.

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Sharks do it for McInnes after 'heartbreaking' injury

Fallen skipper Cameron McInnes will be in Cronulla's hearts and minds when they face Melbourne for a spot in the 2025 NRL grand final.

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Storm include injured star with grand final on the line

Melbourne have recalled three big guns, led by star half Jahrome Hughes, as their NRL title hopes go on the line in their preliminary final against Cronulla.

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Inside the honest talks that saved Sharks' NRL season

Cronulla's year was spiralling with players "at each other's throats" in a mid-season loss to Brisbane. Then a little bit of honesty put the Sharks on track.

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'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.

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Brailey and Grant could be best of teammates or rivals

Blayke Brailey's brilliant 2025 season could have him in contention for a spot in Australia's Ashes squad, but the door is also open to England for the No.9.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Shark 'won't be silly' and push taunting too far: Fitzy

Craig Fitzgibbon is confident Ronaldo Mulitalo will keep his trademark on-field energy in check when Cronulla face Canberra in their NRL semi-final.

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Prickly Ricky sidesteps key question ahead of big semi

The day before Canberra's semi-final, Ricky Stuart was in no mood to discuss the Raiders' hopes of bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.

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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.

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The country, scrunchie defining Sharks winger's season

Speedster Cassie Staples is already looking past the conclusion of the NRLW season with the possibility of a maiden World Cup berth on the cards.

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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.

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The luckless Shark who wouldn't take no for an answer

Jesse Colquhoun has overcome three career-threatening injuries and rejection as a junior to become a go-to starter in Cronulla's forward pack.

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Raider's unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong

Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season.

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Canberra's 2010 nightmare gives hope of finals recovery

Canberra's heartbreaking loss to Brisbane was the longest finals match in 15 years. But the 2010 Wests Tigers show it is possible for the Raiders to recover.

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'Thought that was me': Papalii's ankle fears revealed

Ahead of a sudden-death clash with Cronulla, Raiders star Josh Papalii reveals he was ready to hang up the boots after fearing he broke his ankle in training.

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Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles

Nicho Hynes admits he used to feel the pressure to be a highlights-reel player, but his willingness to take the back seat if needed has helped Cronulla.

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NRL offers unprecedented advantage in schedule change

One team will have an extra two days to prepare for the NRL grand final, after head office scheduled Friday night and Sunday afternoon games for week three.

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