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'Shattered': Luckless Bunny's finals blow

'Shattered': Luckless Bunny's finals blow

Euan Aitken's quest to play his first finals game since 2015 will roll into next year after South Sydney ruled the forward out for the rest of the year.

Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary

Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary

Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary

Cowboys to roll dice on Cotter at judiciary

North Queensland will challenge co-captain Reuben Cotter's grade two careless high tackle charge at the judiciary.

Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited

Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited

Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited

Why Penrith duo's comebacks have Nathan Cleary excited

Mitch Kenny and Isaah Yeo are back at the right time and their impact in the finals will be invaluable to Penrith's premiership tilt, Nathan Cleary says.

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Titans playmaker injured as Upton dazzles for Broncos

Titans playmaker injured as Upton dazzles for Broncos

Gold Coast will hope a star's injury isn't serious, an error-ridden Brisbane overcame St George Illawarra, and the Eels clinched victory in the dying seconds.

NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers

NRL minor premiership a major achievement for Panthers

Penrith have claimed the NRL's minor premiership by beating Wests Tigers to lock in a week-one finals clash with the Roosters.

NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series

NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series

The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland.

Tyrell Sloan's parting gift as Dragons stun Eels

Tyrell Sloan's parting gift as Dragons stun Eels

Tyrell Sloan will leave St George Illawarra a hero after drilling a two-point field goal that sealed the Dragons' 24-22 defeat of Parramatta.

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Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

Cotter faces wipeout for Sharks final after charge

North Queensland co-captain Reuben Cotter will miss the elimination final against Cronulla unless he can get a careless high tackle charge downgraded.

Souths veteran makes big call on NRL future

Souths veteran makes big call on NRL future

Souths veteran makes big call on NRL future

Souths veteran makes big call on NRL future

Cody Walker has revealed whether or not he wants to play on in the NRL in 2027, as he enters the finals as South Sydney's oldest-ever player.

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point

Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has reflected on two conversations with Wayne Bennett - one harsh and the other heartwarming - for his rise to the top.

Bellamy ready to fight for Munster's signature

Bellamy ready to fight for Munster's signature

Bellamy ready to fight for Munster's signature

Bellamy ready to fight for Munster's signature

Craig Bellamy says Cameron Munster has earned the right to leave Melbourne if he wants to, but the Storm coach is desperate to ensure that is not the case.

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

The NRL's officiating is back in the spotlight ahead of the finals, with Harry Grant, Cameron McInnes and Craig Fitzgibbon all voicing their confusion.

Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low

Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low

Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low

Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low

Melbourne have scored a brilliant try on the siren to claim a 24-20 win over Cronulla, ending a difficult season for the Storm.

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

Anxious wait for co-captain on Black night for Cowboys

North Queensland's upcoming finals campaign has been rocked with co-captain Reuben Cotter reported as Canberra debutant Coby Black broke all-time records.

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NRLW top six all but decided as Roosters run riot again

Newcastle have shored up their position inside the NRLW's top six, while the Sydney Roosters claimed the equal-second largest victory in competition history.

Warriors edge Manly amid NRL minor premiership fight

The Warriors will enter the NRL finals series on a six-game winning streak after Chanel Harris-Tavita sealed a one-point defeat of brave Manly in Auckland.

Apprentice eyes first final next to master Cleary

Jack Cole and Nathan Cleary are set for a valuable hit-out as Penrith's halves against Wests Tigers after being paired up only twice this season.

Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals

Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run.

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Dawdlers to dynamos: Dolphins the new comeback kings

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf was not concerned about another slow start after beating Gold Coast, as the finals-bound outfit staged a trademark comeback win.

Premiership on the horizon: Dragon's departing message

Damien Cook believes a premiership is a realistic possibility at St George Illawarra in the next three-to-five years, as he prepares for his final NRL game.

Leniu gets Roosters' backing to maintain the rage

Spencer Leniu and Keaon Koloamatangi have laughed off their on-field spat, which prompted the the former to begin firing up the South Sydney crowd.

Straight Arrow of emotion shoots Souths to a home final

South Sydney have avoided a finals week-one trip to Newcastle, with the emotion of Jai Arrow's appearance preceding a 50-20 defeat of the Sydney Roosters.

Not a dry eye as Jai Arrow brings up 100th Souths game

Roosters and Rabbitohs fans came together to pay tribute to Jai Arrow as the MND-stricken forward chalked up his 100th South Sydney game.

Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama

The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts.

Cowboys resigned to Origin star hitting open market

North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes Jeremiah Nanai is likely to hit the open market before the Cowboys have the chance to re-sign him.

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