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Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi

Hastings uncertain for NRL prelim, Saifiti out of semi

Daniel Saifiti will join Jackson Hastings on the sidelines for Newcastle's NRL semi-final against the Warriors in Auckland.

Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team

Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team

Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team

Johnson firms for finals return, named in 24-hour team

Warriors star Shaun Johnson is closing in on a return from his calf injury after being named in the 24-hour team for the NRL semi-final against Newcastle.

Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes

Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes

Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes

Sharks must change to avoid more finals failure: Hynes

Nicho Hynes says Cronulla must look within if they are to stop their habit of falling in NRL finals games.

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Big Val sets November scales target for Dolphins return

Big Val sets November scales target for Dolphins return

Dolphins centre and cult hero Valynce Te Whare reckons his fish and vegetable diet will help him lose the eight kilograms he wants to shed in the off-season.

Canberra chase big Titans win to seal NRLW finals spot

Canberra chase big Titans win to seal NRLW finals spot

The final round of the NRLW season includes Canberra hosting Gold Coast in search of a win that would seal their spot in next weekend's finals.

Time in coaches' box helps reinvigorate Nathan Cleary

Time in coaches' box helps reinvigorate Nathan Cleary

Nathan Cleary has missed significant game time in each of the last three seasons, but the Penrith ace says that hasn't always been a bad thing.

Roosters-Storm rivalry rages on as another final looms

Roosters-Storm rivalry rages on as another final looms

Five years have passed since the 2018 grand final, but the Melbourne and Sydney Roosters rivalry remains a battle of the NRL-era's two most dominant teams.

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Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW

Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW

Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW

Jesse Southwell hurt as Knights finish top of NRLW

Newcastle's NRLW side have claimed the club's maiden minor premiership, but there is an injury concern for star teenage halfback Jesse Southwell.

Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final

Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final

Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final

Storm star Hughes ruled out of NRL semi-final

Star Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out of the Storm's semi-final clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a calf injury.

Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos' Mariner

Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos' Mariner

Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos' Mariner

Dolphins fined for poaching raid on Broncos' Mariner

The NRL fined the Dolphins $25,000 for trying to induce Brisbane centre Deine Mariner to break his contract, a decision that has "perplexed" CEO Terry Reader.

Wantaway Ben Hunt: I'm still the man to captain Dragons

Wantaway Ben Hunt: I'm still the man to captain Dragons

Wantaway Ben Hunt: I'm still the man to captain Dragons

Wantaway Ben Hunt: I'm still the man to captain Dragons

Despite his widely touted wish to leave the NRL club, halfback Ben Hunt has made clear he believes he remains the right man to captain St George Illawarra.

Clune's Newcastle knowledge gives him edge for finals

Clune's Newcastle knowledge gives him edge for finals

Clune's Newcastle knowledge gives him edge for finals

Clune's Newcastle knowledge gives him edge for finals

Adam Clune has detailed how Newcastle's club-wide attacking system can help make for a seamless transition while filling the No.7 jersey in the NRL semi-finals.

Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward

Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward

Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward

Knights star Bradman Best set for Kangaroos Test reward

Newcastle centre Bradman Best has been identified by Australia coach Mal Meninga as a likely Kangaroos debutant in the end-of-year Pacific Championships.

Johnson a better chance of playing than not: Warriors

Johnson a better chance of playing than not: Warriors

Johnson a better chance of playing than not: Warriors

Johnson a better chance of playing than not: Warriors

The Warriors will trust Shaun Johnson to determine whether he can play in the must-win semi-final against Newcastle, but coach Andrew Webster likes his chances.

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Walters office chat where Broncos' Arthars edged Oates

Jesse Arthars pipped veteran Corey Oates for a Broncos wing spot before the 26-0 win over Melbourne and explains how he found out in Kevin Walters' office.

Roosters work in the shadows comes to finals fruition

The depth of Sydney Roosters' injury crisis is shown by the fact 11 of their 17 players for the semi-final against Melbourne played some reserve grade in 2023.

Tributes flow as first Maroons coach John McDonald dies

Former Test rugby league player, Maroons coach and QRL chairman John McDonald has died, with 1980 Queensland heroes Wally Lewis and Chris Close paying tribute.

NRLW game moved over air-quality concerns

The NRLW round-nine clash between Wests Tigers and Newcastle has moved venues because of air-quality concerns in Campbelltown.

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Holmes to face sanction over white-powder post

North Queensland star Valentine Holmes has been hit with a breach notice and is set to be sanctioned by the NRL over his white-powder social media post.

How New Zealand's closed borders saved Pauga's career

Fetalaiga Pauga's career could have easily been killed off by COVID-19, instead New Zealand's closed borders kept the Sydney Roosters winger's NRL hopes alive.

Phoenix rising: Knights' unsung hero catches Kiwi eyes

Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has played himself into Test selection for New Zealand with his blistering form for the Knights.

Reimis Smith shrugs off axing ahead of NRL return

There'll be no hard feelings for Reimis Smith this week as he breaks back into Melbourne's starting side following two turbulent months at the selection table.

NRL scores Tina Turner tribute to headline grand final

The NRL grand final entertainment will feature the Tina Turner musical, in a tribute to the pop star who promoted the sport with her song The Best.

Why Riki re-signed after Broncos' darkest hour

Loyalty and the belief finals footy was on the agenda are what drove second-rower Jordan Riki to extend with the Broncos after the wooden-spoon season of 2020.

NRL moves mid-season transfer deadline back to June

The NRL has removed the chance for clubs to sign players from rivals late in the season, moving the transfer deadline back to June 30.

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