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Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim

Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim

Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.

'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away

'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away

'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away

'Shaped me': Wayne sprays keep Donga’s suspensions away

Kurt Donoghoe is now one of the NRL's most influential players with his big hits and silky ball skills but his rough edges were trimmed by Wayne Bennett blasts.

Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach

Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach

Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach

Woolf in the door: Dolphins set to extend coach

Coach Kristian Woolf is on the cusp of a new deal at the Dolphins after giving the club post-Wayne Bennett stability and getting the best out of players.

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'He's a rat': why Gallen's back to fight big Nelson

'He's a rat': why Gallen's back to fight big Nelson

At 45, NRL great-turned-boxer Paul Gallen is returning to the ring after answering an SOS call from promoters to fight the 'Big Nasty' Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

'Cheese and bikkies': Raiders leader inspiring team

'Cheese and bikkies': Raiders leader inspiring team

Canberra are one game away from making a first NRLW grand final and despite not having one of their captains available, she's still helping the team.

Mother of all derbies lights fire in Broncos powerhouse

Mother of all derbies lights fire in Broncos powerhouse

Brisbane prop Shannon Mato will play her former club Gold Coast in the preliminary final as a new mum determined to do her son Charnze-Pati proud.

'Eat your greens': how Dolphins won over King Kuli

'Eat your greens': how Dolphins won over King Kuli

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has transformed his career on and off the field and it started with coach Kristian Woolf urging him to polish off the salad on his plate.

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Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights

Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights

Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights

Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights

Francis Manuleleua is keen to test Nathan Cleary's dodgy foot as Newcastle aim to gun down Penrith in the NRL preliminary final.

Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error

Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error

Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error

Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error

The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.

NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse

NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse

NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse

NRL set to act over 'embarrassing' referee abuse

Warriors great Shaun Johnson has labelled footage of fans throwing projectiles at referee Ashley Klein in Auckland as embarrassing, with the NRL investigating.

'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith

'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith

'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith

'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith

Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.

Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback

Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback

Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback

Sam Walker trains, firms for miracle Roosters comeback

Playmaker Sam Walker looks set to feature in the Sydney Roosters' preliminary final after completing his first training session since undergoing ankle surgery.

Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF

Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF

Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF

Why Panther will run one-and-half marathons after GF

Liam Henry will embark on a 65km run, hopefully after securing another NRL championship, to honour his father-in-law.

Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call

Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call

Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call

Superstar Nawaqanitawase makes huge career call

Code-hopping superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a stunning call on his future as he looks to leave the NRL and Sydney Roosters with a grand final bang.

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Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters' impact man

Angus Crichton spent parts of 2026 fearing his NRL career was over, with the Sydney Roosters star now ready to make the most of limited minutes off the bench.

'We're not done': Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset

Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.

Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume

Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.

'Memory of a goldfish': Roosters veteran's finals key

Daly Cherry-Evans applied a key message from fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso before helping spearhead the Sydney Roosters' 46-10 finals win over Cronulla.

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Beetson believers: Dolphins circle to Roosters D-day

A stellar inaugural win set the Dolphins on course to be one victory from a grand final as Sydney Roosters again loom large in a full-circle moment.

Sharks dismiss rebuild theory amid fresh finals pain

Cronulla are adamant they will be in the fight for the NRL premiership in 2027 despite undergoing an off-season roster overhaul.

Roosters book prelim ticket by mauling Sharks

The Sydney Roosters will meet the Dolphins in an NRL preliminary final after beating Cronulla 46-10.

Hynes' head knock hurts as Sharks suffer same old pain

Cronulla are now one of only a few teams to have made five straight finals in the NRL era without reaching a decider, after their 46-10 loss to Sydney Roosters.

Broncos blitz Knights to set up derby preliminary final

Brisbane's trio of ex-Newcastle stars Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell and Romy Teitzel fired in a 40-16 win to send the defending premiers into the prelim final.

Kiwi Knights ready to upset their families in Auckland

Newcastle's Kiwi contingent will go to New Zealand with one job to do, but they know a Knights win could well disappoint family and friends at Eden Park.

'Have to step it up': Sharks out to find another gear

Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final.

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