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Kangaroos face major triple blow to World Cup hopes

Kangaroos face major triple blow to World Cup hopes

Australia could be without their captain, first-choice halfback and a key fullback option for the World Cup after a brutal end to the season for Penrith.

Knights take fairytale ride all the way to NRL decider

Knights take fairytale ride all the way to NRL decider

Knights take fairytale ride all the way to NRL decider

Knights take fairytale ride all the way to NRL decider

Newcastle have beaten Penrith 22-14 to book a spot in the NRL grand final against Sydney Roosters.

First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban

First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban

First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban

First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban

Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland became the game's first player to be sent off for a hip-drop tackle and he looks set to pay a high price.

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Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions

Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions

Penrith have outlined the details of their casualty ward, with Nathan Cleary requiring surgery on both feet and two others badly hurt in the loss to Newcastle.

Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp

Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp

Twelve months ago, Newcastle finished with a wooden spoon. Now they are just 80 minutes from a potential premiership.

Brisbane through to their fifth NRLW grand final

Brisbane through to their fifth NRLW grand final

Brisbane will get the chance to send retiring club legend Ali Brigginshaw out a winner in the grand final after they overpowered Gold Coast 20-8 at Robina.

Walker unpacks miracle return, contract talks and more

Walker unpacks miracle return, contract talks and more

Sam Walker has revealed the details of the 24/7 recovery operation that got him back in record time from injury to fire Sydney Roosters into the grand final.

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Frizell's long wait sums up Knights' finals desire

Frizell's long wait sums up Knights' finals desire

Frizell's long wait sums up Knights' finals desire

Frizell's long wait sums up Knights' finals desire

Tyson Frizell is the only member of the NRL's 300-game club not to play in a grand-final qualifier. The Newcastle veteran doesn't plan to waste this one.

Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick's Roosters

Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick's Roosters

Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick's Roosters

Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick's Roosters

Former Dally M winner Olivia Kernick is up front about what the major motivation for the Roosters is as they home in on NRLW Premiership glory.

Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming

Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming

Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming

Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming

The Canberra Raiders believe a no-try ruling changed the momentum of their NRLW preliminary final and handed victory to the Sydney Roosters.

Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum

Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum

Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum

Titans star targets 2032 Olympics as a mum

Gold Coast No.6 and Australia sevens rugby star Teagan Levi has a special goal for the 2032 Olympic Games but she wants an NRLW title first and foremost.

'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish

'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish

'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish

'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish

Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League.

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.

'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins

'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins

'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins

'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.

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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.

Could get worse: Penrith make big prelim call on Cleary

Nathan Cleary is set to play through a sore right foot in Penrith's preliminary final against Newcastle. But it is not a risk-free move.

How Knights hero shook off Andrew Johns comparisons

Phoenix Crossland was weighed down by Andrew Johns comparisons as a teen. Now free from pressure at hooker, he has become a key cog for Newcastle.

'I'll be dreaming again': Rooster wants more in decider

The highlight reel keeps on growing for Mark Nawaqanitawase, prolonging his stint in the NRL for another week as he targets a premiership to add to his resume.

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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.

Love and hate drive Titans lock against Broncos

Gold Coast powerhouse Sienna Lofipo grew up idolising Brisbane destroyer Julia Robinson, but that regard must go out the window in the NRLW preliminary final.

Broncos star winging it as 'Famous Five' titles loom

Brisbane gun Julia Robinson won her first two NRLW titles on the wing and her switch back there from centre has worked a treat as she eyes a fifth grand final.

Penrith must mind the age gap to stop evergreen Gagai

Penrith's Casey McLean knows he has a job on his hands to contain ageless Newcastle centre Dane Gagai.

Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights' NRL revival

Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.

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.

Sting Ray: rolling Stone shows who is Dolphin boss

Dolphins' warrior Ray Stone will retire at the season's end as the side's unsmiling assassin who gets the job done no matter what pain he has to play through.

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