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Size mismatch no worry as Martin hunts Kikau scalp

Size mismatch no worry as Martin hunts Kikau scalp

Liam Martin is hoping to leave a mark on old mate Viliame Kikau as Penrith look to put a knife through Canterbury's NRL finals campaign.

Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles

Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles

Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles

Doesn't bother me anymore: Hynes happy changing roles

Nicho Hynes admits he used to feel the pressure to be a highlights-reel player, but his willingness to take the back seat if needed has helped Cronulla.

NRLW star's recovery from 'most uncomfortable' injury

NRLW star's recovery from 'most uncomfortable' injury

NRLW star's recovery from 'most uncomfortable' injury

NRLW star's recovery from 'most uncomfortable' injury

For Sydney Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly, getting back on the field in time for the NRLW finals has been quite literally like pulling teeth.

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'Godfather' offer Broncos diehard could not refuse

'Godfather' offer Broncos diehard could not refuse

The re-signing of Brisbane hooker Cory Paix has taken a matter of hours to get done once he received an offer from the club he has a 12-year association with.

NRL 'really comfortable' with unprecedented finals draw

NRL 'really comfortable' with unprecedented finals draw

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has defended the league's decision to schedule its preliminary finals further apart than usual.

NRL offers unprecedented advantage in schedule change

NRL offers unprecedented advantage in schedule change

One team will have an extra two days to prepare for the NRL grand final, after head office scheduled Friday night and Sunday afternoon games for week three.

Knights old boy replaces O'Brien as new coach

Knights old boy replaces O'Brien as new coach

NRL strugglers Newcastle have confirmed Justin Holbrook will replace Adam O'Brien as head coach for the 2026 season.

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Walsh avoids ban, Broncos weigh up big call on captain

Walsh avoids ban, Broncos weigh up big call on captain

Walsh avoids ban, Broncos weigh up big call on captain

Walsh avoids ban, Broncos weigh up big call on captain

Brisbane captain Pat Carrigan is facing a ban that could rule him out of their NRL preliminary final, but Reece Walsh is free to play after his headbutt.

Sharks say it's time they were given a little respect

Sharks say it's time they were given a little respect

Sharks say it's time they were given a little respect

Sharks say it's time they were given a little respect

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has accused everyone of writing off the NRL club, believing critics have unfairly overlooked the Sharks' returns in recent years.

Walters injures ACL as Broncos cavalry rides back

Walters injures ACL as Broncos cavalry rides back

Walters injures ACL as Broncos cavalry rides back

Walters injures ACL as Broncos cavalry rides back

Brisbane have been rocked by a knee injury to Billy Walters, but five injured stars are nearing a return ahead of their NRL preliminary final.

'Shattered': worst fears confirmed for injured Rooster

'Shattered': worst fears confirmed for injured Rooster

'Shattered': worst fears confirmed for injured Rooster

'Shattered': worst fears confirmed for injured Rooster

Scans have confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament will rule Tarryn Aiken out of the Sydney Roosters' push for back-to-back NRLW premierships.

Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year

Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year

Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year

Sexton ready to come to Dogs' rescue after 'crazy' year

Toby Sexton had feared he may have played his last game for Canterbury but now he's ready to come to the undermanned Bulldogs' rescue against Penrith.

Trailblazing NRL agent Wayne Beavis dies

Trailblazing NRL agent Wayne Beavis dies

Trailblazing NRL agent Wayne Beavis dies

Trailblazing NRL agent Wayne Beavis dies

Wayne Beavis, who managed rugby league biggest names including Phil Gould and Jarryd Hayne, has died on the Gold Coast.

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has no doubts his young side will be able to recover for a do-or-die semi-final against Cronulla after a crushing defeat to Brisbane.

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Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Reece Walsh has engineered Brisbane to one of the greatest wins in NRL finals history over Canberra, but it came after a headbutt in the 29-28 victory.

Win after bin: Walsh, Carrigan face nervous MRC wait

Brisbane stars Pat Carrigan and Reece Walsh were sin-binned and will face further scrutiny despite an extraordinary comeback finals win over Canberra.

Canberra given six days to back up from epic

The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane.

Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

A young Canberra Raiders side have the odds stacked against them to recover from a gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane and claim a long-awaited NRL premiership.

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Bulldogs sweat on Sexton, Crichton injury confirmed

Phil Gould has confirmed captain Stephen Crichton will miss two to four weeks as the club waits on a crucial Monday scan for Toby Sexton ahead of Penrith.

Top try just the beginning as Shark fires warning shot

Toby Rudolf was "stoked" to seal Cronulla's elimination final win, but is even more excited about what the Sharks could achieve this finals series.

Storm star's relief after harrowing concussion setback

Debilitating concussion symptoms made this NRL season the worst time of Will Warbrick's life, now the flyer is firing on all cylinders as a grand final beckons.

Evolved Sharks hold nerve to eliminate Chooks

Ronaldo Mulitalo has emerged a winner from his ding-dong battle with Mark Nawaqanitawase, as Cronulla beat Sydney Roosters 20-10 in their NRL elimination final.

Panthers oust Warriors to keep five-peat hopes alive

Penrith have claimed their first scalp in the quest for a fifth consecutive NRL premiership, ousting the Warriors from the finals with a 24-8 win in Auckland.

Eels star sent to NRLW judiciary over biting charge

Parramatta hooker Rueben Cherrington has been referred to the NRLW judiciary, after the match review committee found an alleged bite in a win over Canterbury.

Battered Bulldogs to battle on without injured brigade

Wounded Canterbury still believe they can cause havoc in the finals despite Stephen Crichton headlining a long list of injuries out of their loss to Melbourne.

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