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Bennett's mind games inspire Dolphins ambush

Bennett's mind games inspire Dolphins ambush

A 'red herring' training run and a closed session away from prying eyes were among tactics Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett employed before flogging Brisbane 40-6.

Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement

Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement

Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement

Johnson eyes halves academy for teens in retirement

Shaun Johnson went from providing the NRL's greatest highlights to being a clinical half in his 14-year career, and now he wants to help youngsters do the same.

Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals

Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals

Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals

Fitzgibbon voices fears of NRL crackdown before finals

The spotlight is on high tackles for a second straight week in the NRL, with Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon fearing a crackdown is in action.

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Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play

Touch footy zone gives Johnson perfect final NRL play

Shaun Johnson has set up a try with his last touch in the NRL to lead the Warriors to a thrilling 30-28 comeback win over his former club Cronulla.

Dolphins smash woeful Broncos to move into eighth

Dolphins smash woeful Broncos to move into eighth

The Dolphins have walloped a pathetic Brisbane 40-6 to go eighth on the ladder and send the finals hopes of their cross-town rivals into oblivion.

Flanagan slams 'terrible' Dragons, walks out of presser

Flanagan slams 'terrible' Dragons, walks out of presser

St George Illawarra's late comeback could not prevent Parramatta from holding on for a four-point win that has significant implications on the top-eight race.

Halves hell: Newcastle's big barrier to NRL finals

Halves hell: Newcastle's big barrier to NRL finals

The Knights' ever-changing halves pairings mean they must defy the odds to make the NRL finals, with no combination lasting more than four straight games.

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Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash

Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash

Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash

Canberra lose Fogarty for crucial Roosters clash

Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.

NRLW's Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock

NRLW's Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock

NRLW's Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock

NRLW's Sharks win eighth in a row, Eels lose star lock

NRLW log-leaders Cronulla have continued their winning ways with a defeat of Gold Coast, before Parramatta lost a star player in their loss to the Dragons.

Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned

Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned

Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned

Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned

Manly star Tom Trbojevic has been told he does not need immediate surgery on a grade-three AC joint tear in his shoulder, and he will be able to play finals.

Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle

Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle

Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle

Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle

Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri has been hit with a minimum of a one-game ban for a hip-drop tackle that left Manly flyer Jason Saab with an ankle injury.

Robinson unhappy with length of NRL high-tackle bans

Robinson unhappy with length of NRL high-tackle bans

Robinson unhappy with length of NRL high-tackle bans

Robinson unhappy with length of NRL high-tackle bans

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' three-game high-tackle ban is disproportionate, as his club fight for a top-two spot.

Tyrone Munro did his family proud: Rabbitohs

Tyrone Munro did his family proud: Rabbitohs

Tyrone Munro did his family proud: Rabbitohs

Tyrone Munro did his family proud: Rabbitohs

South Sydney have praised teenaged winger Tyrone Munro for lining up against Penrith only two days after the death of his mother.

Jarome Luai stars as Panthers book top-four spot

Jarome Luai stars as Panthers book top-four spot

Jarome Luai stars as Panthers book top-four spot

Jarome Luai stars as Panthers book top-four spot

Penrith have allayed concerns of a form slump on the run to the NRL finals, easing past South Sydney to book their top-four spot at Penrith Park.

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Manly star hurt in win but tipped to play finals

Manly star Tom Trbojevic is expected to play again in the NRL finals, after suffering a shoulder injury in the Sea Eagles' dominant 32-22 win over Canterbury.

Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.

Fast healing powers of Haas gives Broncos finals boost

Payne Haas has a history of fast recovery and feats of endurance and his return early against the Dolphins has come at just the right time for Brisbane.

Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa

Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King and prop Tevita Pangai Jnr return to play Brisbane, as coach Wayne Bennett shuts out his own emotions about the derby.

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Hynes to go straight back into Sharks halves when fit

Craig Fitzgibbon will rush Nicho Hynes back into Cronulla's halves when fit, outlining what he expects from the star playmaker after a two-month injury layoff.

Finals a pass mark for Dragons' season: Shane Flanagan

St George Illawarra can guarantee themselves an NRL finals berth by winning their last two games, but a loss in either would throw their hopes into doubt.

Only way is up for NRLW's Roosters: Isabelle Kelly

The NRLW's Sydney Roosters were embarrassed by last week's loss to Gold Coast, but captain Isabelle Kelly says the only way is up.

Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.

Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.

Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett

Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.

Penrith's defensive dominance under the microscope

After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.

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