Manly's Pursuit of Raider Hits Roadblock
Owen Pattie is expected to retain Canberra's number-nine jersey, strengthening doubts over Tom Starling's future with the Raiders. Pattie limited Starling to about 20 minutes per match late in 2026,...
Penrith's Finals Record Tested by Cleary Injury
Nathan Cleary's stress-related right-foot injury has become central to Penrith's premiership hopes, but the Panthers expect their halfback to play next Sunday's preliminary final. He will undertake light duties and...
Snowden's Spark Fuels Newcastle's Hopwood
Newcastle forward Cody Hopwood will face James Fisher-Harris and Mitch Barnett in Auckland on Sunday, only a year after debuting in the Knights' wooden-spoon season. The 20-year-old has started just...
Penrith's Finals Record Faces Cleary Test
Isaah Yeo delayed surgery on a ruptured pec before returning for Penrith's final-round match. "It's just been a bit of see how it travels. So far it has given me...
Papenhuyzen Questions His Storm Role
Sua Fa'alogo's breakout performance made Ryan Papenhuyzen question his place at Melbourne, after Fa'alogo scored twice and assisted five line breaks in a 52-4 victory. Watching from New Zealand, Papenhuyzen...
Slater Unconvinced by Cronulla's Premiership Credentials
Jesse Trindall's return from a dislocated shoulder gave Cronulla a needed lift, with Billy Slater describing his display as "Physical courage to go after the game." Trindall's influence helped the...
Luai's Wests Tigers awards no-show criticised
Jarome Luai's absence from the Wests Tigers' end-of-season awards has triggered criticism from several former players and NRL commentators. The Tigers said Luai was in Samoa promoting his nation's Rugby...
Newcastle's Gagai Faces Fitness Race
Dane Gagai's contest with Latrell Mitchell left the Newcastle veteran struggling physically ahead of the Knights' semi-final against the New Zealand Warriors. Gagai, 35, had been outstanding against Mitchell last...
Penrith Prelim Timing Raises Fairness Questions
The NRL's preliminary-final schedule gives Friday's winner nine days before Sunday October 4, two more than Sunday's winner. Announced Thursday, the games are Friday September 25 at 7.50pm and Sunday...
Melbourne Storm secure five amid exits
Melbourne's 2027 backline changes could increase Moses Leo's opportunities after Warbrick and Meaney leave for the Warriors and Perth Bears. Melbourne Storm confirmed Leo, Hugo Peel, Stanley Huen, Trent Toelau...
Dolphins, Panthers Face Uneven Finals Schedule
The NRL's 2026 preliminary finals will be played on Friday, September 25, and Sunday, September 27. The Dolphins will face either the Sydney Roosters or Cronulla Sharks at Brisbane's Suncorp...
Papenhuyzen Regrets Messaging Storm Teammates
Ryan Papenhuyzen is pursuing life beyond the NRL, working as a professional golf caddie and joining Channel 7's coverage team for the Rugby League World Cup in October and November....
Panthers Selection Squeeze After Cogger Return
Blaize Talagi made a strong return at centre against the Roosters, rushing up on Hugo Savala and forcing the pass that Brian To'o turned into the decisive try. His position...
Dolphins' Dark Arts Face Finals Test
With six teams still alive, finals football is exposing which sides can manage pressure as well as produce attacking moments. Two teams disappear each week, while opponents become more familiar...
Dolphins Move Pays Off for Marshall-King
Jeremy Marshall-King's move from Canterbury to the Dolphins has taken him within one victory of an NRL grand final. The 30-year-old hooker finally won a final in his 168th NRL...
Injured Bukowski Faces Broncos No 9 Battle
At Easts Tigers, Pat Carrigan recently praised fellow Brisbane hooker Cameron Bukowski's progress. Carrigan said, "He's got a huge future at the club and I'm just really happy his hard...
Roosters Face Finals Turnaround Dilemma
The Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks will play at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, September 19, with the winner meeting The Dolphins in Brisbane. The NRL has confirmed a second consecutive...
Roosters stars chase final NRLW title
The Roosters are unbeaten this season, with their only defeat coming in Brisbane's 2025 decider. Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter said Wednesday that this NRLW campaign would be their last....
Addo-Carr's Management Pleads With Parramatta
Josh Addo-Carr's future at Parramatta is uncertain after an alleged positive cocaine indication during a random roadside test in Newtown. The winger was stopped on Enmore Road on Friday night,...
Parramatta's Moses Expected To Choose Australia
International eligibility remains unsettled four weeks before the World Cup, with several players listed in more than one preliminary 40-man squad. AAP understands Mitch Moses would select Australia if included...
Marzhew's Newcastle Rise Began With Holbrook
Marzhew has scored 59 tries in 86 games for Newcastle, where he and Dom Young rank among the NRL's most effective wingers. At 29, he is preparing for a semi-final...
Dolphins Secure Schneider Amid Halves Competition
The Dolphins will host their first preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium next weekend, with a maiden NRL grand-final appearance at stake. They have also secured an important part of their...
Roosters' Walker Eyes Preliminary-Final Return
Angus Crichton could play his final NRL match for the Roosters against Cronulla before switching codes next year. The backrower is expected to return from a lengthy absence caused by...
King Backs Bulldogs Future Over PNG
Canterbury's 2026 season ended with 11 wins and no finals berth, after the Bulldogs finished in the top four under Cameron Ciraldo the previous year. Despite that setback, Max King...