Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals Fletcher Sharpe started the NRL pre-season down on fitness after being confined to bed after organ damage. Now he's a key man in Newcastle's finals charge. AAP · Sep 9
Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory The example of Nathan Cleary and the wisdom of legendary halfback Cooper Cronk have given Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa inspiration ahead of the finals. AAP · Sep 8
Week 1 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses and Kickers T.J. Watt and the Steelers' defense has a favorable matchup at home vs. the Falcons in Week 1. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Life changer: Max moment set dynamo Dolphin on NRL path In hindsight, Dolphins star Max Plath seemed destined for NRL success but his journey to the top kicked off with a classic display when under Brisbane's noses. AAP · Sep 7
Inside the Rams’ Unique Plan to Make a 15,000-Mile Trip to Australia Feel As Normal As Possible Scraping cleats before takeoff, shipping food months ahead and an unfamiliar airline are some of the logistical challenges before the trip. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert was thinking of his son and his teammates when he almost quit the NRL, but he persevered and will now make club history. AAP · Sep 7
NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland. AAP · Sep 6
Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has reflected on two conversations with Wayne Bennett - one harsh and the other heartwarming - for his rise to the top. AAP · Sep 5
Dawdlers to dynamos: Dolphins the new comeback kings Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf was not concerned about another slow start after beating Gold Coast, as the finals-bound outfit staged a trademark comeback win. AAP · Sep 4
Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts. AAP · Sep 4
Week 1 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Target Tyler Shough and Malik Davis The number of free agents who could help you take home a win in the opener or in the weeks to come. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
'No preference': Dolphins ready for either of top two The Dolphins have rested three of their big guns for the final round against Gold Coast as they prepare for a week-one finals tilt at Penrith or the Warriors. AAP · Sep 3
With Its Clippers Punishment, the NBA Showed Its Teeth in a Way the NFL Refuses After watching Roger Goodell continuously let teams off the hook over the years, Adam Silver deserves praise for dropping the hammer. Sports Illustrated · Sep 3
Albert Breer: Why Some NFL Teams Kept Four QBs and How It Impacts Game-day Rosters Explaining what’s behind waiting until after post-cutdown. Plus, Cade Klubnik’s development with the Jets, Rams spending and more. Sports Illustrated · Sep 1
AAP · Sep 1 Roosters rest nine players including new halves duo The Sydney Roosters have rested players en masse ahead of the last round of the regular season, while Penrith have taken the opposite approach.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 Who Won Each of the 15 NFL Cutdown Day Trades, and Why With roster spots at a premium, several teams made notable moves this weekend to address their needs ahead of the regular season.
AAP · Aug 31 Roosters lean on Cherry-Evans to end premiership wait Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters to end their wait for an NRL premiership. But can he do it without Sam Walker?
AAP · Aug 30 Dolphins' relief as stars dodge bans before finals The Dolphins have received good news from the match review committee so will have a trio of important forwards on deck for their first finals campaign.
AAP · Aug 29 Roosters cop huge title blow as Walker set for surgery Sam Walker's ankle injury is set to thrust Daly Cherry-Evans into the main-man role at the Sydney Roosters with NRL finals less than a fortnight away.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 29 NFL Preseason Week 3 Risers and Fallers: Who Has Helped and Hurt Their Roster Chances Tua Tagovailoa lost a fumble while under center against his former team on Friday night.
AAP · Aug 29 Rooster's injury adds more pain as Dolphin stocks soar Sam Walker has suffered a serious-looking ankle injury in the Sydney Roosters' 26-12 loss to the Dolphins, who now loom as serious NRL premiership contenders.
AAP · Aug 29 Sharks chase top-four spot, but it's not all or nothing Cronulla are eying off a top-four finish, but players are adamant they are capable of going on a run from the bottom half of the eight if required.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 28 Seven Things You May Have Missed Around the NFL This Week As Roster Cuts Loom Josh Jacobs is facing two misdemeanor charges, two Super Bowl contenders traded for wide receivers and another Seahawks star got paid.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 27 Rams-Dolphins Trade Grades: Miami Deals Tutu Atwell Back to Los Angeles The Dolphins traded Tutu Atwell to the Rams as both teams look to finalize their 53-man rosters.
AAP · Aug 26 Stats reveal NRL heavyweights most sin-binned team One of the NRL's premiership heavyweights have lost 11 players to the sin bin across the first 25 rounds of the 2026 season.