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Slippery Eels rope Cowboys, Sharks put bite on Dragons

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.

How NRL greats are driving Gagai's late-career surge

How NRL greats are driving Gagai's late-career surge

How NRL greats are driving Gagai's late-career surge

How NRL greats are driving Gagai's late-career surge

Dane Gagai is hunting for a maiden premiership in his 16th NRL season and the Newcastle centre is arguably playing his best football in years.

NRL makes call on bunker drama that had Bennett fuming

NRL makes call on bunker drama that had Bennett fuming

NRL makes call on bunker drama that had Bennett fuming

NRL makes call on bunker drama that had Bennett fuming

The NRL has reviewed the bunker decisions that went against South Sydney in their loss to Newcastle, prompting Wayne Bennett to call for video officials to go.

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Savala gets Roosters' backing as star ramps up comeback

Savala gets Roosters' backing as star ramps up comeback

Trent Robinson has faith in Hugo Savala to perform in the halves in against Penrith but the Roosters coach has confirmed Sam Walker is already back running.

Penrith face battle to nullify star Roosters winger

Penrith face battle to nullify star Roosters winger

Penrith's left edge have been targeted by oppositions this year, but they remain the most miserly in the NRL and a challenge awaits against Mark Nawaqanitawase.

Back from the brink: awesome foursome inspire Dolphins

Back from the brink: awesome foursome inspire Dolphins

Four Dolphins stars have returned from long-term injuries to play in the club's first NRL finals series in a triumph of spirit and determination.

Future Cowboys out to end North Queensland's finals

Future Cowboys out to end North Queensland's finals

In 2027, Sione Katoa and Jesse Ramien will be North Queensland Cowboys but for now, the pair are actively plotting their future teammates' downfall.

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Rabbitohs knocked out of NRL finals by Knights

Rabbitohs knocked out of NRL finals by Knights

Rabbitohs knocked out of NRL finals by Knights

Rabbitohs knocked out of NRL finals by Knights

Newcastle have killed South Sydney's premiership ambitions, knocking the Bunnies out in a 20-10 NRL finals win.

Souths' dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes

Souths' dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes

Souths' dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes

Souths' dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes

South Sydney were close to fully fit and had their big guns back for the finals. But when it mattered most, the telltale signs of recent miseries returned.

Broncos hand down review, with 'new Te'o' confirmed

Broncos hand down review, with 'new Te'o' confirmed

Broncos hand down review, with 'new Te'o' confirmed

Broncos hand down review, with 'new Te'o' confirmed

Brisbane have revealed the findings of their season review after finishing a diabolical 14th, but sackings of coaching staff are not on the agenda.

Raiders earn first NRLW finals berth with upset win

Raiders earn first NRLW finals berth with upset win

Raiders earn first NRLW finals berth with upset win

Raiders earn first NRLW finals berth with upset win

Canberra have qualified for an historic first NRLW finals series after convincingly upsetting Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.

Perth on a Bear hunt with North Sydney showing the way

Perth on a Bear hunt with North Sydney showing the way

Perth on a Bear hunt with North Sydney showing the way

Perth on a Bear hunt with North Sydney showing the way

North Sydney's run to the NSW Cup finals as the only team without access to NRL players is giving Perth proof they have set their pathways up right for 2027.

Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script

Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script

Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script

Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script

The Dolphins and Warriors are set for another instalment of a classic modern rivalry with the Kristian Woolf-coached side out to break one infamous NRL record.

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

All Blacks coaching great joins Sea Eagles stable

In a coaching coup, Manly have secured former All Blacks mentor Steve Hansen as their football performance director to work alongside rookie Kieran Foran.

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He's no Ferrari, but Shark is as reliable as they come

After undergoing 15 surgeries during his NRL career, Cameron McInnes revels in the process of recovery and not feeling the best.

'Unheard of': best ever Warriors backed to make history

Warriors legend Clinton Toopi was part of the trailblazing 2002 side but says the current team has set benchmarks and standards that sit alone in club history.

Self-imposed booze ban helps hard-luck Rooster heal

Sydney Roosters winger Billy Smith is preaching the benefits of giving up alcohol after finally getting his body right in 2026.

Johnston gracious but 'no thanks' to Jenkins idea

South Sydney flyer Alex Johnston doesn't want any try-scoring medals named after him just yet

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Roosters overcome Dogs scare to stay undefeated in NRLW

The Roosters have come from behind to end the regular season unbeaten, after the Bulldogs threatened a massive NRLW upset at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night.

Run-it-straight boss knew event was on the edge: judge

A last-minute cancellation of a controversial sporting event is not a death knell but disappointed attendees can seek refunds, the sport's founder says.

How Holbrook inspired Newcastle's remarkable turnaround

Newcastle have scored an extra 12.3 points per game in 2026 compared to last year's wooden-spoon season, making for the fourth greatest improvement in history.

The October experience driving Panthers in finals

When Reece Walsh engineered one of the great grand-final comebacks last year, Penrith's group chat stayed silent but the motivation was laid for 2026.

They'll run out of cap space: V'landys' warning on PNG

Peter V'landys insists the NRL is not making a course correction by rejecting PNG's Hudson Young offer, which fell $50,000 short of the league's market value.

Pillow prank explains how Bennett's magic still works

Wayne Bennett turns 77 next year. But the supercoach is still finding new ways to help his South Sydney players relax as they hunt another premiership.

Don't play the victim: The mantra behind Warriors' run

The Warriors have been forced to use seven separate halves pairings this season alone, with their run to second on the NRL ladder defying rugby league logic.

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