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The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell

The 21-year-old Rooster given key role amid injury hell

Sandon Smith and Connor Watson will respectively replace the injured Sam Walker and Brandon Smith in the Sydney Roosters' final game of the regular season.

Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen

Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen

Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen

Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has reinstated the majority of his stars for their final-round clash with Brisbane after a depleted Storm lost to the Cowboys.

How Bennett sold Dolphins six appeal to Averillo

How Bennett sold Dolphins six appeal to Averillo

How Bennett sold Dolphins six appeal to Averillo

How Bennett sold Dolphins six appeal to Averillo

Dolphins new No.6 Jake Averillo is ready to back up his silky display against Brisbane in the do-or-die clash with Newcastle where the winner will play finals.

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Home final carrot hovers, Dogs eye quick NRL bounceback

Home final carrot hovers, Dogs eye quick NRL bounceback

The Bulldogs' longest finals drought since the 1950s will end regardless of this weekend's result, but the club is keen to make a statement against the Cowboys.

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Raiders captain's NRL career over after guilty plea

Canberra skipper Elliott Whitehead has almost certainly played his last game in the NRL after accepting a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Brandon Smith.

Late-blooming Knights ready to party like it's 2023

Late-blooming Knights ready to party like it's 2023

Finals have come a week early for Newcastle, who must defeat the Dolphins in the last round of the regular season to book their top-eight spot.

Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement

Tigers nab Royce Hunt as Utoikamanu replacement

Cronulla prop Royce Hunt will join Wests Tigers on a three-year deal from next season.

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Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL

Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL

Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL

Sold-out spoonbowl a picture of what could be for NRL

Wests Tigers' loser-takes-all clash with Parramatta has sold out five days before kick-off, begging the question: should the NRL manufacture more spoonbowls?

Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach

Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach

Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach

Jets secure $40m for NRL bid, eye Bennett as coach

The Jets' NRL bid, based in Ipswich and to partner with Newtown, has garnered a multimillion dollar boost and will target Wayne Bennett as foundation coach.

Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history

Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history

Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history

Broncos on cusp of worst ladder slide in their history

Brisbane will drop 10 spots on the ladder from last year if they lose to Melbourne, their worst fall in 36 years and a reflection of their wretched 2024 season.

Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal

Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal

Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal

Angus Crichton caps comeback with Brad Fittler Medal

Angus Crichton began his year in the reserve-grade NSW Cup and ended it voted NSW's best State of Origin player, after being awarded the Brad Fittler Medal.

Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach

Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach

Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach

Soward ponders his future after Dragons cut NRLW coach

Jamie Soward has been told he will not be kept on as St George Illawarra's NRLW coach after four seasons at the helm.

Locked in: Cowboys co-captain Cotter extends until 2028

Locked in: Cowboys co-captain Cotter extends until 2028

Locked in: Cowboys co-captain Cotter extends until 2028

Locked in: Cowboys co-captain Cotter extends until 2028

North Queensland have received a boost ahead of their crunch clash with Canterbury with inspirational lock Reuben Cotter inking a three-year extension.

Whitehead's NRL career looks over after hip-drop charge

Whitehead's NRL career looks over after hip-drop charge

Whitehead's NRL career looks over after hip-drop charge

Whitehead's NRL career looks over after hip-drop charge

Canberra captain Elliott Whitehead will need to overturn a suspension for a hip-drop tackle if he is to play in the NRL again.

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NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players

Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.

Storm keeping focus on finals rather than Broncos' woes

Melbourne prop Tui Kamikamica says the Storm have spoken about keeping focus when they face a bitterly disappointed Broncos side who have missed the NRL finals.

Eels 'already have enough wooden spoons': Brown

Parramatta are desperate to avoid picking up their 15th wooden spoon when they face Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday.

Dolphins vow to bring their best for Knights road trip

Dolphins players have vowed not to get complacent after thrashing Brisbane as they prepare for the Newcastle showdown where the winner will play finals.

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Walker, Smith out for season in Roosters double blow

The Sydney Roosters are facing an injury crisis on the eve of the NRL finals that has the potential to last long into the 2025 season.

'Fearless' Hopoate contending for a famous family first

Lehi Hopoate is the fifth of his siblings to following their father John into the NRL or NRLW, but he could be the first to pick up an award at the Dally Ms.

Reynolds backs Walters as coach after Tallis savaging

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds was accused by Gorden Tallis of not backing under-siege coach Kevin Walters but he says nothing could be further from the truth.

Dolphins to fight Kaufusi ban at NRL judiciary

The Dolphins will attempt to downgrade Felise Kaufusi's ban for a late hit at the NRL judiciary, in a bid to play in their must-win match against Newcastle.

Maddick breaks NRLW record as Broncos belt Cowboys

Brisbane fullback Hayley Maddick has become the first NRLW player to set up five tries in a game, achieving the feat in a big win over North Queensland.

Robinson 'out of order' for refusing apology: Whitehead

Elliott Whitehead was disappointed Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson wouldn't accept his apology for accidentally injuring Brandon Smith in Canberra's win.

Walker among three Roosters injured on run to finals

Sam Walker suffered a painful knee injury in the Sydney Roosters' penultimate game of the NRL regular season and was joined on the sidelines by three teammates.

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