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Prelim pressure won't bother young Broncos: Walters

Prelim pressure won't bother young Broncos: Walters

Kevin Walters has backed his young Brisbane stars to go to another level in their do-or-die NRL preliminary final clash with the Warriors.

Walker's chance at another fairytale with Warriors

Walker's chance at another fairytale with Warriors

Walker's chance at another fairytale with Warriors

Walker's chance at another fairytale with Warriors

The Warriors are the feel-good story of 2023 and Dylan Walker is hoping to extend the fairytale into the grand final, just as his Rabbitohs did nine years ago.

NRLW's Broncos doing it for teammates Hunt, Gould

NRLW's Broncos doing it for teammates Hunt, Gould

NRLW's Broncos doing it for teammates Hunt, Gould

NRLW's Broncos doing it for teammates Hunt, Gould

Brisbane's NRLW side will have Toni Hunt and Lavinia Gould in their hearts when they run out for this weekend's semi-final.

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History suggests preliminary finals aren't predictable

History suggests preliminary finals aren't predictable

The NRL's preliminary finals shape up as the most predictable in years, but history suggests both matches are rarely straight forward.

Fittler to be made to wait on NSW coaching future

Fittler to be made to wait on NSW coaching future

Brad Fittler is unlikely to be told at September's NSW Rugby League board meeting whether he has retained his job as Blues State of Origin coach.

Warriors must build on Knights thrashing: Webster

Warriors must build on Knights thrashing: Webster

Warriors coach Andrew Webster knows replicating last week's winning performance against Newcastle may not be enough to seal a place in the NRL grand final.

Luai cleared to play in Penrith's preliminary final

Luai cleared to play in Penrith's preliminary final

The Panthers have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai and centre Izack Tago will return from injury in the NRL preliminary final against Melbourne.

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Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has trained to boost his chances of playing in the Storm's preliminary-final blockbuster against Penrith.

Knights' history lesson as NRLW dynasty beckons

Knights' history lesson as NRLW dynasty beckons

Knights' history lesson as NRLW dynasty beckons

Knights' history lesson as NRLW dynasty beckons

Newcastle are one win away from a second-consecutive NRLW grand final but Hannah Southwell is warning they must not lose focus as fourth-placed Brisbane loom.

Iceman cometh: how Broncos' Carrigan battled ACL tear

Iceman cometh: how Broncos' Carrigan battled ACL tear

Iceman cometh: how Broncos' Carrigan battled ACL tear

Iceman cometh: how Broncos' Carrigan battled ACL tear

An ice machine and a steely mindset helped Brisbane's Patrick Carrigan battle back from an ACL injury to establish himself as one of the NRL's best forwards.

Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders

Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders

Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders

Horsburgh pens long-term NRL deal with Raiders

Corey Horsburgh's long-term future is at Canberra after the lock inked a four-year extension with the Green Machine.

Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm's jersey gee-up

Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm's jersey gee-up

Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm's jersey gee-up

Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm's jersey gee-up

Melbourne's attempts to prepare themselves for Penrith have led to the club's reserves donning imitation Panthers jerseys.

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

Feedback from rugby star Jordie Barrett could help turn things around for Nick Meaney after a wayward night with the boot for the Storm No.1 in the NRL semi.

Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role

Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role

Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role

Guru, linchpin and ratbag: Reynolds loving Broncos role

Brisbane's Adam Reynolds has found the perfect combination of on-field guide and off-field mentor and larrikin ahead of the preliminary final with the Warriors.

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'Gold for Gold': The slogan pushing Titans' title dream

Gold Coast's NRLW side has the chance to become the first team based on the Glitter Strip to hoist rugby league's top prize aloft.

Warriors keen to make life ugly for 'pretty boy' Walsh

The Warriors are aware of the threat electric Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh poses in Saturday's preliminary final.

Ikin 'more confident' Slater will stay Maroons coach

QRL boss Ben Ikin warned the NRL not to mess with the State of Origin schedule and says negotiations with Maroons coach Billy Slater are at their "pointy end".

Panthers, Storm name injured stars for prelim final

Jahrome Hughes and Jarome Luai both hope to return from injury and play in Friday's Penrith-Melbourne preliminary final.

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Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo

Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams.

Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL's 'blame culture'

The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.

No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL

The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.

Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt

Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL.

Leniu's study of Melbourne prop to play out in prelim

Penrith prop Spencer Leniu describes Nelson Asofa-Solomona as Melbourne's "really big scary guy", and one he has been studying since high school.

'Blew them out of water': Haas lethal as teen Warrior

Broncos prop Payne Haas was contracted to the Warriors as a teenager and left a lasting mark on former coach Andrew McFadden and seasoned forwards he monstered.

Storm centre Olam enjoying unexpected return for finals

Melbourne centre Justin Olam thought he was no chance of a return to the Storm's line-up come finals time after a brutal axing in July.

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