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Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk

Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk

Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.

Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL

Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL

Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL

Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL

Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.

'I'll be playing': Bedford declares himself fit for GWS

'I'll be playing': Bedford declares himself fit for GWS

'I'll be playing': Bedford declares himself fit for GWS

'I'll be playing': Bedford declares himself fit for GWS

GWS tagger Toby Bedford has yet to complete training, but he has already declared himself fit for the Giants' AFL semi-final clash against a red-hot Brisbane.

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'Ridiculous' for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL

'Ridiculous' for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL

Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.

Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals

Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals

Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will return from leg bone bruising and play for Melbourne in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla.

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

The NSW government is seeking feedback on a plastics crackdown that would force some businesses to use less-polluting alternatives.

Roosters, Broncos flex NRLW title muscles with key wins

Roosters, Broncos flex NRLW title muscles with key wins

The Sydney Roosters thrashed NRLW leaders Cronulla, Brisbane beat Newcastle with a stunning comeback and Parramatta upset Gold Coast to stay alive for finals.

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Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins' finals hopes dashed

Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins' finals hopes dashed

Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins' finals hopes dashed

Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins' finals hopes dashed

Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.

'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins

'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins

'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins

'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins

Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.

NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks

Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks

Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks

Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks

Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla.

NSW safety drive to put brakes on highway speeding

NSW safety drive to put brakes on highway speeding

NSW safety drive to put brakes on highway speeding

NSW safety drive to put brakes on highway speeding

Cars will no longer be able to sail through average-speed camera zones at high speed as NSW trials a key recommendation of a safety forum on the road toll.

Swans star Heeney surprised himself with epic AFL mark

Swans star Heeney surprised himself with epic AFL mark

Swans star Heeney surprised himself with epic AFL mark

Swans star Heeney surprised himself with epic AFL mark

Sydney star Isaac Heeney isn't eligible for the AFL's mark of the year award because his spectacular grab over Jack Buckley came during the finals series.

'We can beat anyone': Ward bullish after SCG surrender

'We can beat anyone': Ward bullish after SCG surrender

'We can beat anyone': Ward bullish after SCG surrender

'We can beat anyone': Ward bullish after SCG surrender

Callan Ward says GWS still have the belief they are the best team in the AFL premiership race despite a gutting loss to rivals Sydney.

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Ciraldo adamant Bulldogs' woes can be easily fixed

Canterbury have endured their two worst weeks of the season on the eve of the NRL's finals, but coach Cameron Ciraldo is adamant things can be turned around.

New recruits primed to steel ill-disciplined Dragons

St George Illawarra fans have more signings to look forward to as coach Shane Flanagan eyes adding new steel to his side following a disappointing NRL season.

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

A family that escaped war-torn Syria has been uprooted again after their home in a block of units went up in flames in Sydney because of a faulty smoke alarm.

Atong Atem's art of masculinity leads the agenda

In her latest artworks, photographer Atong Atem is thinking about gender - from the pain of childbirth to posing as a "hot dude".

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Why rivals' messages made James Fisher-Harris emotional

He's known as one of the NRL's toughest customers but even James Fisher-Harris has his emotional moments.

Panthers book home final with nervy win over Gold Coast

Penrith have secured second spot on the NRL ladder with a surprisingly hard-fought win over 14th-placed Gold Coast at Penrith Park.

Swans home in on prelim final with gutsy win over GWS

Sydney have booked a home preliminary final thanks to an Isaac Heeney masterclass and a late Joel Amartey goal in their six-point win over AFL rivals GWS.

Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final

North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.

Grieving Campbell, sore Amartey almost missed AFL final

Sydney coach John Longmire has detailed how close Braeden Campbell, who was injured in the week his grandfather died, went to missing week one of the finals.

Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try

In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive.

Injured Eel Dylan Brown to avoid surgery on ACL

Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been cleared of a full rupture of his ACL, meaning the star playmaker will avoid surgery on his knee.

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