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Curse over! Sharks deny epic Cowboys comeback to snap hoodoo
Cronulla Sharks have buried their finals curse in epic fashion, denying a spirited North Queensland Cowboys comeback thanks to a first-half masterclass from their playmaker.
‘A special human’: How tough Turbo pushes through the pain
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic’s shoulder injury means agonising pain when he drives, sleeps, or even reaches for his cereal in the morning. He reveals what it takes to get him through each game.
Brent Read: When they all sing the same tune the Eagles rock
For years the Sea Eagles has been a club rent by personality clashes and ancient feuds, but Manly are now flying high with a fresh sense of unity.
‘Two or three years’: Bennett’s bold Dolphins prediction
Wayne Bennett says it won’t be long until the Dolphins are a powerhouse of the NRL after the club made a crucial decision that’s put it on track to become the Penrith of Queensland.
Watch: Sydney Roosters rap group to drop 20-track album
Three-quarters of the Sydney Roosters rap crew will be departing the club at the end of the season but that hasn’t stopped them banding together to produce a 20-track album set to drop soon. Watch the stars in the studio.
NRL Player of the Year Awards: Who won what at your club
Max Plath took the honours at the Dolphins on a night in which Jesse Bromwich was almost brought to tears as his teammates farewelled him with a haka. See which players were acknowledged at every club’s awards night.
‘I’m not an idiot’: Bennett reveals Latrell blueprint, Schuster SOS
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett took the Rabbitohs to task in his first meeting back at the club. Now, in an exclusive interview, the super coach has revealed his plans for Latrell Mitchell and why he signed Josh Schuster.
Souths star’s lifeline with shock positional switch
Lachlan Ilias was deemed surplus to requirements at South Sydney and headed for the exit door, but new coach Wayne Bennett has arrived with a new career plan for the young star.
Rabbitohs roster breakdown: Bennett rules out RCG, Cobbo
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has ruled out signing Selwyn Cobbo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard after saying he doesn’t have the salary cap freedom. See the breakdown of Rabbitohs contracts and roster movement ahead of 2025.
Addo-Carr sweats on NRL future after two-hour grilling
Josh Addo-Carr’s future at the Bulldogs is now at the crossroads, after he was subjected to a marathon two-hour grilling as he faced up to the NRL integrity unit at League Central.
Sport Con: Tigers boss give players ultimatum
In a bid to avoid another painful season, Wests Tigers players were told that they needed to return to pre-season in tip-top shape – or face the consequences. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
300 stitches: The NRL player who bleeds putting his shirt on
Cameron McInnes starts bleeding if he puts on a shirt that’s too tight, but every scab, scar and cut is a testament to the toughness of the Cronulla warhorse. See the pictures of the toll the NRL has left on the Sharks captain through the years.
The Sunshine Coast product who can sink Qld’s only title hope
Cronulla five-eighth Daniel Atkinson learned his craft as a kid in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast watching his Maroons heroes in State of Origin. Now his job is to kill off Queensland’s last title hope by knocking off the Cowboys.
Manly cut ties with controversial western Sydney pathways
Manly boss Tony Mestrov has revealed a significant decision set to impact the Sea Eagles following an extensive club review, which will see ties cut with their western Sydney partners and a shake-up for pathways teams.
Cowboys coach fires brutal barb at Sharks’ finals curse
The mind games have begun ahead of the blockbuster Cowboys-Sharks clash, with Todd Payten reminding Cronulla of their horror finals record and questioning their premiership credentials.
55 reasons Payten is under more pressure than Fitzgibbon
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is desperate to end his side’s winless finals run which extends to 2018. However, there are 55 reasons that Cowboys coach Todd Payten is under more pressure when the two collide in their elimination final.
NRL Finals Late Mail: Roosters reveal Radley plan
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley is set to make a miracle recovery from a shoulder injury and take on the Sea Eagles in their must-win semi-final clash. See all team changes for finals Week Two.
Sport Confidential: Broncos poach livewire ‘Latrell’ from Dolphins
Brisbane has landed a much-needed recruitment blow on the Dolphins, while Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould has snuck under the radar of Queensland club to sign one of the state’s fastest footballers.
Broncos’ $1.1m gentle giant: Why NRL rivals don’t fear Payne Haas
For Brisbane to become a bona fide title contender next season, the Broncos need Payne Haas to transform from locomotive to hit man or risk spending another NRL season in the doldrums.
NRL’s record-breaking season leaves AFL in its wake
Rugby league’s participation explosion has been matched by soaring crowd and broadcast numbers as the NRL prepares to kick-off week two of the 2024 finals series.
Raiders give new details on NRL star’s alleged pub incident
Police are investigating an incident allegedly involving Raiders star Josh Papali’i at a Canberra pub.
Meet Manly’s Lucky little charm
He’s the kid with the coolest name in rugby league, and on Saturday night he’ll be cheering on his dad while eating his favourite footy meal – hot chips.
‘Give him a go’: NRL appeal after Dolphins axe cult hero
Ben Te’o has called on NRL clubs to take a punt on Valynce Te Whare, after the cult hero was axed by the Dolphins. PLUS see all the players to watch in the Qld Cup grand final.
Door open for Manu’s Roosters return after shock rugby call
For the first time, Joey Manu has admitted he would “love” to return to the Roosters following a shock concession that his All Blacks dream is slipping away due to his disinterest in playing Super Rugby.
PNG gets green light to become NRL’s 19th team in $600m coup
Papua New Guinea is set to make history by entering the NRL premiership, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaching an in-principle agreement with the ARL Commission.
Seibold set to be rewarded for Manly’s finals return
Anthony Seibold took over a fractured club when he replaced Des Hasler at the Sea Eagles in 2023. But after taking Manly back to finals footy, the coach is set to be rewarded with a new deal.
Drinkwater reveals Broncos snub that paved way for Walsh
Cowboys star Scott Drinkwater has revealed he knocked back interest to wear the No.1 jersey at the Brisbane Broncos in a sliding doors moment that led to the club signing Reece Walsh.
Broncos cross codes to hire rugby chief for club review
The Brisbane Broncos have gone external and hired a former New Zealand rugby heavyweight to review the club’s dramatic season capitulation and determine coach Kevin Walters’ future.
‘Pretty sad’: NRL ‘should be embarrassed’
In a battle of the footy codes on Friday night in Sydney, the AFL has claimed a huge victory in the heart of the rugby league world.
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