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Resilient Raider Rapana continues late-career surge

Resilient Raider Rapana continues late-career surge

Ageless Canberra back Jordan Rapana is playing close to career-best football at 34 years old, as his side prepares to battle Newcastle on Sunday.

Storm need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy

Storm need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy

Storm need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy

Storm need double-barrel shotgun to stop Walsh: Bellamy

Storm coach Craig Bellamy has Ryan Papenhuyzen to provide X-factor in the finals but says only heavy artillery can stop one-of-a-kind Broncos No.1 Reece Walsh.

Why Brisbane coach Walters opted for Arthars over Oates

Why Brisbane coach Walters opted for Arthars over Oates

Why Brisbane coach Walters opted for Arthars over Oates

Why Brisbane coach Walters opted for Arthars over Oates

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has revealed why he picked Jesse Arthars over the experienced Corey Oates and says the Storm finals clash will be won in the mind.

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Talakai admits axe saved his season at the Sharks

Talakai admits axe saved his season at the Sharks

Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai has praised coach Craig Fitzgibbon for his decision to drop him mid-season, believing the wake-up call turned his year around.

Egan, DWZ return to Penrith as more dangerous Warriors

Egan, DWZ return to Penrith as more dangerous Warriors

Wayde Egan and Dallin Waetene-Zelezniak once called Penrith home, but they will return as far more dangerous players for the Warriors in the NRL finals.

Warriors great Lauiti'iti is loving the Webster effect

Warriors great Lauiti'iti is loving the Webster effect

The 2023 Warriors side may be more conservative than their past iterations, but club icon Ali Lauiti'iti is a big admirer of coach Andrew Webster's style.

Harris hasn't forgotten pain of Warriors' last final

Harris hasn't forgotten pain of Warriors' last final

Tohu Harris is one of only three current Warriors to have played in their last NRL finals appearance and has not forgotten the lessons he learned from the loss.

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Star Raider Wighton unfazed by South Sydney turmoil

Star Raider Wighton unfazed by South Sydney turmoil

Star Raider Wighton unfazed by South Sydney turmoil

Star Raider Wighton unfazed by South Sydney turmoil

Poised to move to troubled South Sydney from next season, Jack Wighton harbours no concerns about his new club as he plots to leave Canberra on a finals high.

'Hard to ignore': Knights stuck together to save coach

'Hard to ignore': Knights stuck together to save coach

'Hard to ignore': Knights stuck together to save coach

'Hard to ignore': Knights stuck together to save coach

It's hard to believe Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien's job was at risk only two months ago, with the Knights now the NRL's form side heading into the finals.

Late run steels Roosters for do-or-die Cronulla clash

Late run steels Roosters for do-or-die Cronulla clash

Late run steels Roosters for do-or-die Cronulla clash

Late run steels Roosters for do-or-die Cronulla clash

Buoyed by a late-season surge into the NRL top eight, the Sydney Roosters believe they can continue their form and overcome Cronulla.

Penrith hunting history in club's 2023 finals mission

Penrith hunting history in club's 2023 finals mission

Penrith hunting history in club's 2023 finals mission

Penrith hunting history in club's 2023 finals mission

The Panthers will wear a special finals jersey in a nod to the past as they focus in on becoming the first team in the NRL-era to claim a title three-peat.

Gun Harry's new bullets give Storm magnum force: Smith

Gun Harry's new bullets give Storm magnum force: Smith

Gun Harry's new bullets give Storm magnum force: Smith

Gun Harry's new bullets give Storm magnum force: Smith

Melbourne legend Cameron Smith has warned critics not to write off the Storm's title hopes as he details why No.9 Harry Grant has become a more potent weapon.

Farnworth's Broncos title dream fired by Sam Burgess

Farnworth's Broncos title dream fired by Sam Burgess

Farnworth's Broncos title dream fired by Sam Burgess

Farnworth's Broncos title dream fired by Sam Burgess

England-born Brisbane centre Herbie Farnworth drew belief from countryman Sam Burgess's display in the 2014 grand final, but wants to emulate that at Broncos.

Bruised Shark Rudolf desperate to match it with Collins

Bruised Shark Rudolf desperate to match it with Collins

Bruised Shark Rudolf desperate to match it with Collins

Bruised Shark Rudolf desperate to match it with Collins

Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf will play through the pain of ligament damage in his toe to try and match it with the Roosters' Lindsay Collins.

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Dolphins-bound Averillo cleared of ACL, Lee released

The Dolphins have released Brenko Lee to pursue UK opportunities while receiving news star Bulldogs recruit Jake Averillo has been cleared of rupturing an ACL.

Brisbane playmaker Reynolds in sights of Storm

Returning from a calf injury for Brisbane's qualifying final, playmaker Adam Reynolds can expect some heavy Storm traffic in the form of Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Selection headache looms for finals-bound Sharks

Cronulla's injury crisis has morphed into a selection headache ahead of their elimination final, with Connor Tracey and Will Kennedy both chances to be fit.

Star Knights Ponga, Hastings named for Raiders showdown

Newcastle have picked injured duo Kalyn Ponga and Jackson Hastings for Sunday's home final against Canberra, but both still need to prove their fitness.

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Webster's Warriors rise no surprise to Panthers players

Andrew Webster attracted less fanfare than most coaches when he arrived at the Warriors, but the likes of Nathan Cleary knew what the club were getting.

Roosters star Radley ditches hothead tag for meditation

Sydney Roosters teammates have hailed Victor Radley's improved ability to keep his emotions in check.

Blue-collar duo driving Knights in NRL finals campaign

Phoenix Crossland and Tyson Gamble might not be household names in the NRL but they have played an influential role in Newcastle's premiership tilt.

How Broncos went from spoon to boom so fast: Staggs

In 2020 wooden spoons were hurled on the Broncos training field, but centre Kotoni Staggs says the players are now back in NRL finals after embracing the coach.

Fogarty finds upside in Raiders' late halves shake-up

Jamal Fogarty believes he and Matt Frawley can make it work for Canberra after the surprise decision to move Jack Wighton out of the halves.

To'o, Tonegato take major Origin awards for Blues

Penrith winger Brian To'o and Cronulla fullback Emma Tonegato have been named NSW's players of the year in the men's and women's State of Origin series losses.

Reynolds claims he's proven doubters wrong on longevity

Adam Reynolds has asked if those who questioned his longevity would have changed their stance after he helped Brisbane to the finals and NRL's top two.

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