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Sharks cult hero out to make up for lost finals time

Sharks cult hero out to make up for lost finals time

Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton is raring to go for a far better NRL finals series than he experienced last year

Cowboys set for 'lives depend on it' finals display

Cowboys set for 'lives depend on it' finals display

Cowboys set for 'lives depend on it' finals display

Cowboys set for 'lives depend on it' finals display

North Queensland hooker Reed Mahoney says "the evidence is there" from a topsy-turvy season that the best of the Cowboys can do damage in the finals series.

Holmes good to go for Cook Islands in World Cup: Iro

Holmes good to go for Cook Islands in World Cup: Iro

Holmes good to go for Cook Islands in World Cup: Iro

Holmes good to go for Cook Islands in World Cup: Iro

The Cook Islands have received a big boost ahead of the World Cup with Val Holmes now available.

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Roosters great lifts lid on future, finals injury cloud

Roosters great lifts lid on future, finals injury cloud

Daniel Tupou is close to resolving his contract status for 2027 as he aims to keep fit for the Sydney Roosters' premiership push.

'Swear by it': night ritual key to Dolphin's 96 in row

'Swear by it': night ritual key to Dolphin's 96 in row

Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako will happily be stranded on ‘99 not out’ if it means winning a title at the club where he has not missed a match in four years.

Sharks premiership window nowhere near closing: Hynes

Sharks premiership window nowhere near closing: Hynes

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes denies his club is running out of time to win another NRL premiership.

Pole position: Dolphins gun puts contract talks on hold

Pole position: Dolphins gun puts contract talks on hold

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is in no rush to sign his next deal because he wants to win the title first and get his six training poles prep' done.

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'Silly' not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE

'Silly' not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE

'Silly' not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE

'Silly' not to deliver in finals for Roosters, says DCE

Daly Cherry-Evans was brought to the Sydney Roosters for a reason, and the veteran is ready to deliver "this club that feeling of winning a premiership".

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs have secured the biggest sponsorship agreement in NRL history, with a deal worth roughly $15 million.

'Ride wave like 2017': Cowboys gun predicts finals run

'Ride wave like 2017': Cowboys gun predicts finals run

'Ride wave like 2017': Cowboys gun predicts finals run

'Ride wave like 2017': Cowboys gun predicts finals run

North Queensland centre Jaxon Purdue insists being written off in the finals sits just fine with the team as they aim to go one better than the 2017 side.

Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players' union

Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players' union

Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players' union

Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players' union

NRL supremo Peter V'landys and players' union boss Clint Newton have hit reset about set restarts after the former's frank claim about "not telling the truth".

Smith vows to repay Rabbitohs for their faith in him

Smith vows to repay Rabbitohs for their faith in him

Smith vows to repay Rabbitohs for their faith in him

Smith vows to repay Rabbitohs for their faith in him

South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith has opened up about his ongoing drugs case, vowing to repay the Rabbitohs for supporting him.

Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals

Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals

Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals

Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals

Fletcher Sharpe started the NRL pre-season down on fitness after being confined to bed after organ damage. Now he's a key man in Newcastle's finals charge.

Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory

Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory

Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory

Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory

The example of Nathan Cleary and the wisdom of legendary halfback Cooper Cronk have given Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa inspiration ahead of the finals.

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Old Cowboy gives Cotter biggest win at NRL judiciary

A former North Queensland under-20s player has had his greatest moment for the club, acting as Reuben Cotter's lawyer to clear the lock to play in the finals.

What Sharks players think about coach's monitor mauling

Craig Fitzgibbon went viral when he belted a monitor screen in his box and Cronulla players are feeling their coach's frustration.

Home truths that set rising Knights star free

Newcastle wrecking-ball Francis Manuleleua was struggling for game time part of the way through 2026 before being told to lose weight and fix his work ethic.

Money isn't everything: Penrith star's big future hint

Penrith star Liam Martin has revealed he could forego more money elsewhere to stay at the Panthers, as he weighs up his future beyond the end of 2027.

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'Turned the corner': how Latrell feared season was over

South Sydney came close to losing Latrell Mitchell to injury for the season, but now he's firing on all cylinders in time for the NRL finals.

Life changer: Max moment set dynamo Dolphin on NRL path

In hindsight, Dolphins star Max Plath seemed destined for NRL success but his journey to the top kicked off with a classic display when under Brisbane's noses.

Penrith's 'mongrel' takes lead on coaching feedback

Mitch Kenny has returned from a lengthy lay-off with a new perspective on rugby league after becoming a de facto member of Penrith's coaching staff.

NRL to move Warriors out of home if they host prelim

The Warriors have been told they are unlikely to host a preliminary final at Mt Smart, with Peter V'landy's 90 per cent sure the game would be at Eden Park.

A bit 'unfair': Sharks players unhappy over finals call

NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair.

'I don't buy that': NRL boss dismisses player confusion

Captains from finals clubs say they aren't entirely clear around set restarts and what ruck speed NRL referees want. Peter V'landys doesn't believe them.

Gilbert gets 'nice reward' after almost giving NRL away

Dolphins co-captain Tom Gilbert was thinking of his son and his teammates when he almost quit the NRL, but he persevered and will now make club history.

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