Sharks premiership window nowhere near closing: Hynes Cronulla star Nicho Hynes denies his club is running out of time to win another NRL premiership. AAP · Sep 9
Pole position: Dolphins gun puts contract talks on hold Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is in no rush to sign his next deal because he wants to win the title first and get his six training poles prep' done. AAP · Sep 9
'Silly' not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters for a reason, and the veteran is ready to deliver "this club that feeling of winning a premiership". AAP · Sep 9
PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal The PNG Chiefs have secured the biggest sponsorship agreement in NRL history, with a deal worth roughly $15 million. AAP · Sep 9
Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players' union NRL supremo Peter V'landys and players' union boss Clint Newton have hit reset about set restarts after the former's frank claim about "not telling the truth". AAP · Sep 9
Smith vows to repay Rabbitohs for their faith in him South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith has opened up about his ongoing drugs case, vowing to repay the Rabbitohs for supporting him. AAP · Sep 9
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
'He's looking down': Fifita determined to do dad proud South Sydney David Fifita has opened up about losing his father and how it is driving him to return to his best football again. AAP · Sep 8
Old Cowboy gives Cotter biggest win at NRL judiciary A former North Queensland under-20s player has had his greatest moment for the club, acting as Reuben Cotter's lawyer to clear the lock to play in the finals. AAP · Sep 8
Home truths that set rising Knights star free Newcastle wrecking-ball Francis Manuleleua was struggling for game time part of the way through 2026 before being told to lose weight and fix his work ethic. AAP · Sep 8
'Turned the corner': how Latrell feared season was over South Sydney came close to losing Latrell Mitchell to injury for the season, but now he's firing on all cylinders in time for the NRL finals. AAP · Sep 8
‘We’ve got grand final tickets’: Belief builds in Auckland amid Warriors NRL fever Despite just missing out on the minor premiership, fans are daring to dream as the Wahs emerge as the most-loved rugby team in the city The Guardian - AU · Sep 8
Why the Roosters want NRL's No.1 villain red lining Spencer Leniu takes no prisoners each time he steps on the field and the Roosters want the prop to bring the fire for their NRL finals encounter with Penrith. AAP · Sep 7
AAP · Sep 7 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 NRL to move Warriors out of home if they host prelim The Warriors have been told they are unlikely to host a preliminary final at Mt Smart, with Peter V'landy's 90 per cent sure the game would be at Eden Park.
AAP · Sep 7 A bit 'unfair': Sharks players unhappy over finals call NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair.
AAP · 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 'I don't buy that': NRL boss dismisses player confusion Captains from finals clubs say they aren't entirely clear around set restarts and what ruck speed NRL referees want. Peter V'landys doesn't believe them.
AAP · Sep 6 Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited Mitch Kenny and Isaah Yeo are back at the right time and their impact in the finals will be invaluable to Penrith's premiership tilt, Nathan Cleary says.
AAP · Sep 6 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 NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters.
AAP · Sep 6 Tyrell Sloan's parting gift as Dragons stun Eels Tyrell Sloan will leave St George Illawarra a hero after drilling a two-point field goal that sealed the Dragons' 24-22 defeat of Parramatta.
AAP · Sep 6 Souths veteran makes big call on NRL future Cody Walker has revealed whether or not he wants to play on in the NRL in 2027, as he enters the finals as South Sydney's oldest-ever player.
AAP · Sep 5 Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge North Queensland co-captain Reuben Cotter will miss the elimination final against Cronulla unless he can get a careless high tackle charge downgraded.