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Roosters make Walker call as half's absence laid bare

Roosters make Walker call as half's absence laid bare

James Tedesco says Daly Cherry-Evans took ownership of his off night against Penrith, as the Sydney Roosters aim to knock Cronulla out of the finals.

Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return

Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return

Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return

Door ajar for Halasima as star winger pushes for return

The Warriors have unveiled their squad to take on Newcastle after a qualifying final defeat in which they lost two key players to injury.

'Keep them': Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle

'Keep them': Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle

'Keep them': Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle

'Keep them': Dolphins boss opens up on contract puzzle

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader is calm about the big stars set to come off contract as the club gets its salary cap in balance to cope with potential raids.

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Knights bash bros ready to bounce again as Lucas trains

Knights bash bros ready to bounce again as Lucas trains

Francis Manuleleua is an ex-halfback and Jermaine McEwan a man finding his feet as an 80-minute forward, together they are making a damaging second-row pair.

Cleary to prepare for prelim with mental visualisation

Cleary to prepare for prelim with mental visualisation

Nathan Cleary appears set to play in Penrith's preliminary final against the Warriors or Newcastle, even if he is off his feet and doesn't kick in the lead-up.

Wilton ready to go full Costner as Trindall's bodyguard

Wilton ready to go full Costner as Trindall's bodyguard

Teig Wilton may be too young to have watched The Bodyguard, but he is ready to play the role for Cronulla and Braydon Trindall in the NRL finals.

'Hoping my future at Broncos': Player of year Willison

'Hoping my future at Broncos': Player of year Willison

Brisbane's player of the year Xavier Willison, a shining light in a gloomy season, says he doesn't want to follow predecessor Payne Haas out of the club.

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Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over

Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over

Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over

Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over

Scans on Nathan Cleary have confirmed the Penrith superstar has suffered a stress-related bone issue in his foot, just hours after he avoided a finals ban.

Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season

Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season

Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season

Veteran Knight wants to suit up for 17th NRL season

Tyson Frizell is confident he will play on in 2027, with the door not entirely shut on staying at Newcastle, and Wests Tigers among other interested parties.

'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters

'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters

'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters

'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters

Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.

Sanity gone: Mulitalo can't stop himself against Chook

Sanity gone: Mulitalo can't stop himself against Chook

Sanity gone: Mulitalo can't stop himself against Chook

Sanity gone: Mulitalo can't stop himself against Chook

Ronaldo Mulitalo admits all sanity goes out the window when he crosses the white line, as the Cronulla flyer prepares for another duel with Mark Nawaqanitawase.

'Right the wrongs': Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce

'Right the wrongs': Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce

'Right the wrongs': Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce

'Right the wrongs': Warriors dynamo eyes Knights bounce

In-form Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki says his battered and bruised team must find a way to prevail in a do-or-die finals clash with Newcastle at Eden Park.

Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night

Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night

Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night

Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night

The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.

'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit

'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit

'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit

'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit

Nathan Cleary faces a nervous wait over a possible ban after Penrith moved a step close to a sixth NRL grand final in seven years by beating Sydney Roosters.

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Cherry-Evans struggles to deliver as Roosters fall

Daly Cherry-Evans was unable to deliver when the Sydney Roosters needed him most in their qualifying loss to Penrith.

Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season

Brisbane have pumped the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high flying Titans beat the Knights to wrap up the NRLW regular season.

Shouldering finals pain nothing new for valiant Shark

Braydon Trindall has brushed off any concerns around his shoulder, ready to be tested in the NRL finals after fighting through similar situations in the past.

Warriors moved to Eden Park for Knights showdown

The Warriors are set to break records for their biggest home crowd in a final with Eden Park the venue for the elimination final against Newcastle.

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Dolphins not done yet: Farnworth has bigger fish to fry

Herbie Farnworth has inspired a maiden finals win for the Dolphins over the Warriors and now plans to ensure they go all the way to the premiership.

Bred not bought is mantra for new-age Roosters

Previously criticised for buying players rather than developing them, Salesi Foketi's emergence is proof the Sydney Roosters do invest in youth.

Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals

Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;.

Cowboys had few answers to Cronulla's kicking game

Sharks halves Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes kept the Cowboys under their boot all night, which proved decisive in their NRL elimination final in Sydney.

Dolphins to host prelim after super win over Warriors

The Dolphins are one win away from their first NRL grand final after a stunning 26-16 comeback win over the Warriors in their qualifying final in Auckland.

Eels flyer's future clouded after roadside drug test

Parramatta winger Josh Addo-Carr could face an uncertain future in the NRL after allegedly testing positive to cocaine in a roadside test for the second time.

Slippery Eels rope Cowboys, Sharks put bite on Dragons

The Eels have come from 16 points down to defeat the Cowboys, and the Sharks have consigned the Dragons to the NRLW wooden spoon.

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