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Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness

Battered Penrith stars make calls on prelim fitness

Penrith's Liam Martin says he will be able to antagonise Brisbane's halves in their NRL preliminary final, while Jesse McLean has spoken on his hip issue.

'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

'Hopefully' Jahrome Hughes makes rapid-fire recovery

Melbourne are hoping to have Jahrome Hughes back for their grand final qualifier but Xavier Coates has warned the halfback won't be returning underdone.

Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers

Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers

Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers

Sandercock to take charge of struggling Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers have announced their new NRLW head coach after Brett Kimmorley stepped down from the role following a poor 2025 campaign.

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Broncos nemesis Cleary's numbers demand Walsh response

Broncos nemesis Cleary's numbers demand Walsh response

Nathan Cleary has scored 49 points in his past four games against Brisbane, more than the entire Broncos side, as Reece Walsh eyes his first win over Penrith.

'Lot more scrutiny': Ciraldo explains Bulldogs NRL fall

'Lot more scrutiny': Ciraldo explains Bulldogs NRL fall

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo claims he knows "what the headlines will be" after the club's promising campaign ended in a straight-sets finals exit.

Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive

Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive

Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets.

How Ciraldo's tinkering brought Bulldogs' season undone

How Ciraldo's tinkering brought Bulldogs' season undone

Canterbury's quest for an NRL premiership has come unstuck after late-season selection switches backfired in coach Cameron Ciraldo's face.

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Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final.

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race.

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne.

Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals

Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals

Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals

Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals

Cronulla upset the Cowboys at home while Newcastle beat Gold Coast in Saturday's NRLW elimination finals.

Blue-and-white army playing right into Penrith's hands

Blue-and-white army playing right into Penrith's hands

Blue-and-white army playing right into Penrith's hands

Blue-and-white army playing right into Penrith's hands

Statistics reveal reigning premiers Penrith have enjoyed more success in front of large crowds, favouring the Panthers for Sunday's semi-final with Canterbury.

Crichton's miracle recovery falls short of semi-final

Crichton's miracle recovery falls short of semi-final

Crichton's miracle recovery falls short of semi-final

Crichton's miracle recovery falls short of semi-final

Canterbury's captain courageous Stephen Crichton will miss the NRL semi-final against Penrith after failing to recover from his ankle injury in time.

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Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Cronulla centre KL Iro needs no introduction to the man he'll be marking when Canberra host the Sharks for their NRL semi-final.

RLPA's key concern with Radley ban, England make a call

England's coach has backed Victor Radley for Ashes selection as the RLPA examines the unprecedented sanctions handed down to the Sydney Roosters forward.

Cummins offers Penrith plenty in fly-on-the-wall visit

Test captain Pat Cummins has joined forces with four-time NRL premiers Penrith, meeting with coaches ahead of their do-or-die semi-final against Canterbury.

Penny pinchers: Dogs out to end one dynasty, start own

Phil Gould and Cameron Ciraldo have helped lay the foundations for Penrith's success, now they're trying to bring the same blueprint to Canterbury.

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'Bit light': NRL star's verdict on lying cop's sentence

A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.

Shark 'won't be silly' and push taunting too far: Fitzy

Craig Fitzgibbon is confident Ronaldo Mulitalo will keep his trademark on-field energy in check when Cronulla face Canberra in their NRL semi-final.

Red frog memories and Matildas' lessons fuel NRLW star

Newcastle star Sheridan Gallagher has opened up about the influence of her late father and two Matildas stars on the eve of the NRLW finals.

'November Pain' has Broncos guns coming up roses

Tough sessions in November pre-season are behind Brisbane's late-season surge to the NRL preliminary final.

Farnworth wins Dolphins gong, extension on track

Dolphins star Herbie Farnworth has won the player-of-the-year award as the club steps up moves to keep the England international long-term.

Roosters slap Radley with 10-game ban amid drug scandal

The NRL's Sydney Roosters have imposed a 10-game ban on superstar forward Victor Radley over his involvement in an alleged drug scandal.

Smith accused of supplying cocaine to fellow NRL star

Star NRL player Brandon Smith has been swarmed by media as he faced drug and betting charges for the first time.

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