NRL Run Home: Every finals contender’s best, worst finish
Four unlikely finals contenders have emerged following St George Illawarra’s round 25 loss to Cronulla, as the race for the eight heats up. See every contender’s best and worst ladder finish.
Roosters
JWH faces another lengthy ban
The Roosters will be without one of their biggest stars for the start of the finals after the match review committee handed down its charges.
Roosters reveal plans for backflipping Fifita
It was the backflip that belonged in the Olympics, and now David Fifita and the Roosters will finally meet for the first time since he turned his back on a lucrative deal to move to Sydney.
Backflip Cup: JWH-led Roosters urged to go after Fifita
For the first time, David Fifita will come face-to-face with the team he sensationally ditched earlier this year, with one Roosters legend calling for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and the rest of the Sydney side to target the backflipping Titan.
Leniu’s vow to Roosters after signing new deal
Spencer Leniu is the first to admit he could have been shown the door earlier this year, which is why the powerhouse prop is desperate to repay the Roosters.
Show us the money: Clubs, ARLC facing $60m expansion showdown
NRL clubs hold a powerful lever in a looming showdown with the ARL Commission over plans for them to share in a $60 million licence fee for Papua New Guinea to enter the league.
Bondi hero cop to be honoured by Roosters
The NSW police inspector who bravely ended the Westfield Bondi Junction attack will present rugby league’s game ball before Sydney Roosters’ inaugural Emergency Services event at Allianz Stadium.
Storm and Panthers own best NRL grand final hangover cures
It’s a curse which has claimed three victims in three years – but two teams seem immune to the grand final hangover. See every grand finalist’s ladder position in the five years that followed defeat.
Watch: Cross-code star scores in stunning Roosters debut
Sydney Roosters’ high-profile rugby union import Mark Nawaqanitawase put the club’s outside backs on notice with debut to remember. See the exclusive pictures and watch his first try for the club.
‘Diabolical’ scene exposes $828m farce
NRL fans and pundits alike have been left stunned after bizarre scenes at the two-year old Allianz Stadium on Friday night.
Robinson’s emphatic reply to Moses reports
Trent Robinson has done his best to end one of rugby league’s biggest rumours, with the Roosters coach weighing in on reports his club wants to sign Mitch Moses.
‘It’s bulls***’: NRL bad boys furious at pic
Two former NRL bad boys stars who were caught doing the wrong thing have hit out at the Latrell Mitchell photo scandal.
Manu’s miracle act before Vegas dash
He’s got some of the safest hands in rugby league, but Joseph Manu in this instance has saved his best for off the field.
NRL star’s ‘strange’ $2.4m contract call
The pursuit of Cowboys superstar Valentine Holmes has reportedly “hit a stumbling block” amid a shock move from the centre’s manager.
Suaalii bound for Wallabies tour after NRL season
NRL superstar, and soon to be rugby union convert, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an opportunity to create history within six months.
‘It’s not rumours’: Moses linked to Eels exit
In news that will be the last thing long-suffering Eels fans will want to hear, halfback Mitchell Moses has been linked with a rival club.
Walker masterclass deals Dolphins a blow in 74-point thriller
While the Roosters solidified their spot in the top four, the Dolphins finals hopes are hanging by a thread after a third straight loss in an 11-try extravaganza.
Sevens star Nawaqanitawase hints at early Roosters arrival
Mark Nawaqanitawase has cryptically hinted he might be at the Sydney Roosters sooner than expected following the conclusion to Australia’s sevens campaign at the Paris Olympics.
Why Teddy isn’t worried about awful record
The stats against other top teams are alarming, but the Roosters are adamant they have the talent to match it with the Storm and Panthers in the finals.
NRLW star’s scary pre-season statement
A returning NRLW star is set to make an immediate impact this season after she dominated fitness drills in her first session in more than a year.
Keary explains call to join Super League
He was supposed to retire at the end of the season, but Luke Keary will finish his decorated career in France.
NRL’s final call on Origin brawl
The NRL has weighed in on how last week State of Origin melee was handled and whether the sin-bins were correctly given.
Storm eye minor premiership as young star suffers injury blow
Melbourne have extended the gap at the top of the NRL ladder, with a convincing win over fellow premiership heavyweights the Roosters, but the victory may have come at a cost.
NRLW star makes shock comeback
A Jillaroos legend has come out of retirement to rescue the Roosters who have lost a couple of stars to long-term injuries.
Robinson’s warning to the rest of the NRL
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has fired a warning shot to his rivals, declaring his side can win the premiership this year as long as they clean up one thing.
Roosters star fuming over Fifita signing
Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton has come out swinging over the NRL club’s move to sign David Fifita from the Titans.
Four Roosters charged by MRC
The Roosters’ win over the Warriors has come at a cost with four players charged and one facing suspension.
Roosters duo escape bans following judiciary result
Two Roosters have been cleared of any bans following seperate incidents in their side’s victory over the Warriors, with one star aided by a change to the NRL jucidicary system.
Surprise Nathan Cleary replacement emerges
The NSW Blues have a Nathan Cleary crisis on their hands and an unlikely candidate has emerged as an option to replace him in Origin.
Roosters backflip with new contract for veteran
The Sydney Roosters are set to throw Daniel Tupou an NRL career lifeline with the club forced to act after missing out on Dane Gagai.
Recruitment lesson NRL rivals must learn from Roosters
Gold Coast were schooled in the art of recruiting by the Sydney Roosters, and as they look to splash the cash following David Fifita’s departure there are lessons to be learned.
David Fifita’s monster deal stuns NRL
David Fifita’s contract has been the talk of the NRL this week but after a belief a deal with the Panthers was a done deal, he’s thrown a curveball.
Signing shock: Fifita inks monster Roosters deal
The Sydney Roosters have won the race for Titans star David Fifita, with the forward set to sign a massive deal after announcing his departure from the Titans.
Meninga Cup: Roosters hit Sam Walker country; key players in the finals
The Sydney Roosters scoop up talent from Sam Walker country, Ipswich, as we reveal three key players apiece from the Jets, Redcliffe, Tweed and Burleigh ahead of the sudden death finals.
Market Watch: Gagai the latest to reject Roosters
The Roosters are still on the hunt for backline talent after Dane Gagai turned the glamour club down, while a young Eel has opted to test the market in 2025. See the latest transfer news.
‘Crazy’: Report throws NRL market into spin
A huge twist has emerged surrounding the future of the NRL’s next $3 million star with one club forced into a major backflip.
Third club joins race to sign $3.3m man Fifita
David Fifita is a wanted man, with three clubs now in the running to lure the Titans forward away from the Gold Coast.
Joey, Fatty go rogue in wild NRL segment
Andrew Johns and Paul “Fatty” Vautin got extremely personal in a wild post-match chat that left a TV host red-faced.
Season potentially over for Reynolds after horror arm injury
Kevin Walters has admitted Broncos captain Adam Reynolds’ season could be over after suffering a horror arm injury against the Roosters.
Broncos still in the hunt to sign star Rooster
Roosters star Sam Walker may claim he has no intentions of leaving the club, but his dad has revealed why a return to Queensland could still be an option for the star playmaker.
‘I’m so sorry’: Star on white powder drama
The Roosters hooker was in tears as he revealed the true cost of being caught up in an infamous white powder video scandal.
$4m war chest: Roosters’ top targets after Keary retirement
Luke Keary’s retirement has bolstered the Sydney Roosters’ substantial cash reserves, with three priority targets emerging for Bondi club – but they won’t be chasing a replacement five-eighth.
Roosters premiership hero announces retirement
One of the toughest playmakers in the NRL will retire at the end of the season, calling it quits after three premierships for two of Sydney’s biggest clubs.
Roosters star’s bombshell retirement call
The Sydney Roosters are set to lose a key part of the premiership winning roster with a veteran playmaker calling time on his career early.
Roosters star makes amends after nasty moment
It’s been a tough start to his career at the Roosters, which is why Dom Young was desperate to prove a point to his doubters in his first game back from suspension.
Star Rooster was supposed to be axed
Nat Butcher was supposed to be dropped to the bench on Anzac Day, but a stroke of bad luck for one of his teammates allowed him to star on the biggest stage.
Flanagan and Robinson concede need for kick-off rule changes
Moses Suli was ruled out of the Anzac Day clash between the Dragons and Roosters after a brutal head knock while defending the very first hit-up. Both coaches were in agreeance that more needs to be done to protect players from kick-offs.
‘Out and gone’: Sickening hit stuns Anzac clash
St George Illawarra’s Moses Suli’s Anzac Day game was over in just 13 seconds after a sickening hit left him worse for wear.
Bulldogs board vows to defend club and trainer over Topine saga
The Bulldogs are ready for a fight after a board meeting on Wednesday night, preparing to defend the club and trainer Travis Touma over the allegations made by former player Jackson Topine.
‘Wizard to whinger’: NRL coach’s downfall
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has gone from a revered wizard to a whinger as his stacked team fails to live up to the hype.
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