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Battered Bulldogs to battle on without injured brigade

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.

Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals

Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals

Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals

Golden point guru: field goal lifts Titans into finals

Lauren Brown, whose match-winning effort in the 2024 Origin series entered rugby league folklore, has produced yet another field goal in a high-stakes game.

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Veteran prop Josh Papalii faces a crucial training test if he is to overcome an ankle injury to play in Canberra's qualifying final against Brisbane.

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Bellamy believes best is yet to come as Storm advance

Bellamy believes best is yet to come as Storm advance

Melbourne are hopeful that the two-week break before their preliminary final means superstar halfback Jahrome Hughes can recover from injury to play.

Six years on from Dally M, Tedesco may be even better

Six years on from Dally M, Tedesco may be even better

James Tedesco had one of the all-time great seasons in 2019, but after losing his representative jerseys, the Roosters fullback may be playing even better.

'Not looking great': Bulldogs sweat on Crichton's scans

'Not looking great': Bulldogs sweat on Crichton's scans

Canterbury are sweating on an ankle injury to Stephen Crichton after the Bulldogs captain limped off AAMI Park in their qualifying final loss against Melbourne.

Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi

Storm send battered Bulldogs into sudden-death semi

Melbourne can put their feet up while injury-hit Canterbury tackle either reigning premiers Penrith or the Warriors after the Storm won their qualifying final.

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Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals

Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals

Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals

Veterans lead way to keep Eels in hunt for NRLW finals

Abbi Church collected a double and Rachael Pearson also shone to lead the Eels to victory in a must-win NRLW game against the Bulldogs.

Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved

Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved

Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved

Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved

Brisbane prop Payne Haas shares a Samoan background with Canberra's Josh Papalii, who has been a shining example of the player and man Haas has become.

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.

NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air

NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air

NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air

NRL finals win would put Panthers in rarefied air

Beat the Warriors in Auckland and Penrith will become the first team in premiership history to sit last after 12 rounds but go on to win a finals game.

Maguire will be judged on Broncos titles: Tallis

Maguire will be judged on Broncos titles: Tallis

Maguire will be judged on Broncos titles: Tallis

Maguire will be judged on Broncos titles: Tallis

The buzz around the Broncos is warranted, but Gorden Tallis has issued a sobering reminder to coach Michael Maguire ahead of their finals charge.

Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9

Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9

Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9

Brakes on Blayke: Why Roosters must stop Sharks No.9

Blayke Brailey has been the form dummy-half of the NRL through the second half of 2025, and the Sydney Roosters know the Cronulla No.9 must be contained.

Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths

Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths

Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths

Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths

Josh Schuster is leaving South Sydney without having played an NRL game, one of nine players farewelling the club at the end of a disappointing year.

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Robinson lost for words but not faith in Roosters

It's been an up-and-down season but Trent Robinson never lost faith in what the Sydney Roosters could achieve, even if he can't completely explain why.

Webster out to bring down fortress he helped build

Andrew Webster spent two years helping build Penrith's premiership dynasty, now the Warriors coach wants the Panthers' title run to end on Saturday.

Storm young gun looking to fire shots through finals

Halfback Jonah Pezet has put decisions on his playing future on hold as he chases success with the Storm, who host Canterbury in the first NRL qualifying final.

Roosters lose star to injury, clinch minor premiership

The unbeaten Sydney Roosters will be sweating on a knee injury to Tarryn Aiken, despite having a week off before the NRLW finals.

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Paix secures new Broncos deal, rake race heats up

Brisbane hooker Cory Paix will stay at the club in 2026 after inking a one-year extension, a day after prop Corey Jensen also re-signed.

Make-or-break finals loom early for NRL's top four

A finals series full of travel and the threat of red-hot teams outside the top four means the week-one clashes could be more important than ever.

Bulldogs roll the dice with shock bench switch

Coach Cameron Ciraldo says the decision to drop Reed Mahoney and recall Toby Sexton is a tough call but is best for the Bulldogs in their Melbourne final.

'I'll talk to Patty': Aussie boxer in bright lights

A week out from taking over Pat Rafter Arena, Liam Paro is adamant he can dominate at the heavier welterweight division and become a two-weight world champion.

Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic linked to overseas clubs

Tom Trbojevic's name has been floated as a potential option for multiple Super League clubs, raising questions over his future at Manly beyond 2026.

Brian To'o won't listen as body screams to stop

A season of injury frustration won't sway Penrith pocket rocket Brian To'o from playing as tough as usual this finals series.

Bombs away as Storm ready for Bulldogs aerial threat

Coach Craig Bellamy has his team ready for an aerial assault in their NRL final, again bringing out a machine named after big-kicking Bulldog Matt Burton.

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