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Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig

Former Wallabies boss gets NRL coaching gig

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has rejoined the Sydney Roosters but this time in a full-time role, working with their forwards and emerging coaches.

Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times

Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times

Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times

Lost and found: Mam alive for Broncos after dire times

Ezra Mam thought his season was over after the last time he played Melbourne but now he gets another shot at a grand final he never believed would come.

Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games

Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games

Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games

Souths release import playmaker after six NRL games

English half Lewis Dodd will go down as one of the worst overseas imports in the NRL era after being released by Souths just six games into a three-year deal.

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Daytime grand final to be considered in TV talks

Daytime grand final to be considered in TV talks

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says a daytime grand final will be considered in the next round of TV talks for 2028 and beyond.

Broncos axe rookie for grand final, Mam stays put

Broncos axe rookie for grand final, Mam stays put

Brisbane have made a tough call on their bench rotation with fan favourite Ben Talty missing out, while Melbourne have also named their grand final team.

Not ideal: How Bellamy would have reacted to GF sledge

Not ideal: How Bellamy would have reacted to GF sledge

Cameron Smith says Craig Bellamy would have told Stefano Utoikamanu to back up his words, after calling Brisbane players as "stuck up" before the grand final.

Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Storm in awe of rival but grand final no one-man show

Unheralded Melbourne prop Josh King is a Payne Haas fan but says Brisbane will need more than one player to get over the Storm in their grand final showdown.

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Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall

Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall

Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall

Family first: Tedesco pulls out of Ashes after recall

James Tedesco has told Australia’s selectors he won’t go on the Ashes tour, after being recalled following last year’s axing.

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he’s older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

Penrith's premiership run is over after four straight titles, but their feat in the salary-cap era of the NRL could take lifetimes to chase down.

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.

Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.

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Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment.

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

Penrith insist their NRL dynasty is not over, despite a charmed run of premierships coming to an end in their preliminary final loss to Brisbane.

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Brisbane have produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Penrith to advance to the NRL grand final.

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Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters

Brisbane have progressed to their first NRLW grand final since 2020 after thrashing Newcastle in the second preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.

No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.

Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.

'Pretty similar': Panthers climbing Everest again

Penrith adopted the theme "Climbing Everest" as motivation in the 2021 finals series, and are finding themselves scaling the mountain again four years later.

Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year

She starred to put the Sydney Roosters into the grand final and now Jocelyn Kelleher wants her side to complete an NRLW double along with an undefeated season.

Walsh ownership of big moments fires Broncos' belief

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been backed to execute the big plays when games are won or lost in the prelim final against Penrith, as he has done in 2025.

Star half felt responsible for Panthers' poor start

Nathan Cleary has opened up on feeling responsible for the poor start to the season that left Penrith languishing at the bottom of the NRL ladder in round 12.

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