EXPLAINED: 11 | Vintage Vibes

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 7

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

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.

AAP · Sep 5

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

The NRL's officiating is back in the spotlight ahead of the finals, with Harry Grant, Cameron McInnes and Craig Fitzgibbon all voicing their confusion.

AAP · Sep 5

Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low

Melbourne have scored a brilliant try on the siren to claim a 24-20 win over Cronulla, ending a difficult season for the Storm.

AAP · Sep 5

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

North Queensland's upcoming finals campaign has been rocked with co-captain Reuben Cotter reported as Canberra debutant Coby Black broke all-time records.

AAP · Sep 5

Warriors edge Manly amid NRL minor premiership fight

The Warriors will enter the NRL finals series on a six-game winning streak after Chanel Harris-Tavita sealed a one-point defeat of brave Manly in Auckland.

AAP · Sep 5

Apprentice eyes first final next to master Cleary

Jack Cole and Nathan Cleary are set for a valuable hit-out as Penrith's halves against Wests Tigers after being paired up only twice this season.

AAP · Sep 5

Premiership on the horizon: Dragon's departing message

Damien Cook believes a premiership is a realistic possibility at St George Illawarra in the next three-to-five years, as he prepares for his final NRL game.

AAP · Sep 5