Klein snubbed for grand final day as Gee takes whistle The NRL grand final will be an Ashley Klein-free zone after the match officials for the clash between Sydney Roosters and Newcastle were announced. AAP · Sep 29
Fairytale finish set up for Smith against Roosters One year on from being squeezed out of the Sydney Roosters by Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival, Sandon Smith can now win a premiership against his old club. AAP · Sep 28
'Good spirits': Roosters players back Watson for GF The grand final-bound Sydney Roosters are expected to launch a bid to free Connor Watson from concussion protocols, with teammates attesting to his recovery. AAP · Sep 28
Newcastle find themselves the NRL’s fairytale team after scarcely believable return to glory The Knights’ incredible preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers showcased how coach Justin Holbrook has turned the club around The Guardian - AU · Sep 28
'Big rivalry': two NRLW powerhouses revive rich history Brisbane and Sydney Roosters will clash in their fourth NRLW grand final showdown against each other, with the Broncos yet to lose to the women from Bondi. AAP · Sep 27
'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 25
One headache clears for Roosters but another looms Victor Radley has learnt his grand final fate after a hip-drop tackle, while Connor Watson is hoping to be cleared to play for the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 25
Mark of greatness as Roosters roar into NRL decider Sydney Roosters have ended the Dolphins' fairytale run with a 36-20 preliminary final win, due largely to the unbounded magic of winger Mark Nawaqanitawase. AAP · Sep 25
Why Roosters' aura won't faze the Raiders Canberra players were told to speak up if they didn't think they could beat the Sydney Roosters during the NRLW season. Now they must beat them in a final. AAP · Sep 25
Walker's on but Woolf 'wouldn't swap' his own No.7 Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final. AAP · Sep 24
NRLW finalists reveal the key changes to find success NRLW preliminary finalists Sydney Roosters and Canberra have taken different paths and approaches to 2026, but now face off for a spot in the grand final. AAP · Sep 24
'All or nothing': Crichton craves dream NRL farewell Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton knows his NRL career is coming to a close and is desperate to go out with a bang. AAP · Sep 24
'Don't agree with it': Roosters want fairer NRLW finals The undefeated Sydney Roosters have approached the NRL about tweaking the women's finals format so the top two sides get two bites of the cherry. AAP · Sep 23
'Ready to play': Robinson's green light to Sam Walker Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed Sam Walker knew he'd return from an ankle injury this NRL season almost straight after undergoing surgery. AAP · Sep 23
AAP · Sep 22 Grudge match: Roosters prop ready for more fire Sydney Roosters prop Naufahu Whyte has made it clear he won't back away from another fight with the Dolphins, after being sin-binned against them in 2025.
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 19 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 16 Quite the legacy: Retiring Roosters duo add extra spice Two of the NRLW's biggest stars will retire at season's end with Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter giving the unbeaten Sydney Roosters even more motivation.
AAP · Sep 16 'Go after him': Tongan tearaways target wounded Shark Tongan wrecking balls Siua Wong and Rob Toia have vowed to put a target on Braydon Trindall's shoulder as they aim to knock Cronulla out of the NRL finals.
AAP · Sep 14 'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.
AAP · Sep 4 Straight Arrow of emotion shoots Souths to a home final South Sydney have avoided a finals week-one trip to Newcastle, with the emotion of Jai Arrow's appearance preceding a 50-20 defeat of the Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Sep 3 Roosters coach backs NRL wildcard weekend Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson would be in favour of introducing a wildcard weekend ahead of the NRL finals once the competition has more teams.
AAP · Aug 29 'It's huge': Mitchell and Bennett set for finals first Latrell Mitchell's long-awaited return for South Sydney hinted at what a difference the strike weapon will make in the finals series.
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.
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.