Wigan outclass Leeds to reach Grand Final
League Leaders' Shield winners Wigan secure their passage to the Women's Super League Grand Final with a comfortable victory against Leeds Rhinos.
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22nd September 2025
Cone of silence: Knights star Southwell not listening to Broncos whispers
Jesse Southwell will wear her noise-cancelling headphones this week. Press the mute button. Silence the sounds of others. .
St Helens edge out York to reach Grand Final
St Helens beat reigning champions York Valkyrie in the Women's Super League play-off semi-finals to reach the Grand Final in two weeks' time.
21st September 2025
Hull KR lead way in 2025 Super League Dream Team
League Leaders Shield winners Hull KR lead the way in this year's Super League Dream Team with four players selected.
Wigan sign St Helens pair Vaughan and Sambou
Wigan Warriors sign St Helens duo Jonny Vaughan and Dayon Sambou for 2026 as coach Paul Deacon also signs a new deal with the club.
How Penrith sent a chilling reminder that nobody does it like them
Canterbury is a team built in Penrith's image, but the Panthers served Canterbury a stark reminder that there can be only one. .
‘No I wouldn’t change a thing’: Ciraldo defiant despite Bulldogs’ season fade-out
Cameron Ciraldo has no regrets despite the Bulldogs going from first in the competition after 16 rounds to out of the finals in straight sets after a 46-26 thrashing by the Panthers in their semi-final.
Panthers utility placed on report
Brad Schneider is placed on report for a dangerous tackle on Bulldogs forward Sitili Tupouniua.
NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Panthers - Finals Week 2
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the Penrith Panthers in the Finals Week 2 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
How Canterbury suffered killer blow before semi-final had even kicked off
The ankle injury sustained by Stephen Crichton against Melbourne last week deprived the Bulldogs of their captain and the best defensive centre in the game. Penrith took full advantage.
‘He’s in trouble’: Panthers’ ‘tough dude’ hit with major injury concern from crunching tackle
Liam Martin’s fitness is set to be a concern for Penrith ahead of their preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos after the second rower was taken down the tunnel late in the Panthers’ semi-final demolition of the Bulldogs on Sunday.
Penrith were scary enough at night. In daylight, they’re outright terrifying
Penrith produced the most expansive, enterprising big-game rugby league of their dynasty to date – and can do it again on a sunny afternoon against the Broncos next Sunday.
NRLW Preliminary Finals Confirmed
The National Rugby League (NRL) has confirmed the NRLW Preliminary Finals fixtures, with matches to be played in two States as four remaining Clubs make their claim for a place in the 2025 Telstra Women’s Premiership Grand Final.
NRL Telstra Premiership 2025 Finals Week Three
The National Rugby League (NRL) today confirmed the fixtures for Week Three of the NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series.
Alamoti completes finals hat-trick
Panthers winger Paul Alamoti scores his third try in the semi final against his former team the Bulldogs.
Joey fumes over 'outrageous' penalty
Andrew Johns is left stunned by a decision from Ashley Klein during Canterbury's semi final against Penrith.
Panthers young gun forced off
Casey McLean leaves the field with an injury during Penrith's semi final against the Bulldogs.
As it happened: Panthers demolish Dogs to power into prelim
Follow all the Semi-Final action on NRL.com's live blog.
Panthers prop continues first-half 'avalanche'
Liam Henry dives onto a grubber kick from Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny to score in the semi final against Canterbury.
Kikau pinged for lazy effort
Bulldogs enforcer Viliame Kikau is penalised for a late tackle on Liam Henry.
Galvin scores first finals try
Bulldogs five-eighth Lachlan Galvin scores a crucial first-half try against the Panthers.
Alamoti scores against former club
Panthers winger Paul Alamoti bumps off multiple defenders and scores a try in the semi final against the Bulldogs.
To'o strikes first against Dogs
Panthers winger Brian To'o continues his strong season, scoring the first try in the semi final against Canterbury.
Panthers keep five-peat alive with masterclass to end Bulldogs’ season
The Panthers will head to Brisbane next week to play the Broncos in the preliminary final after a dominant 46-26 victory against the Bulldogs.
Panthers fullback avoids sin bin
Dylan Edwards is penalised for tackling Bulldogs star Viliame Kikau without the ball, but avoids a trip to the sin bin.
Penrith keep five-peat alive with dominant win over Bulldogs
Penrith has crushed Canterbury-Bankstown after a phenomenal first half to claim a 46-26 victory, keeping their hopes of a fifth-consecutive NRL premiership alive.
Joey's warning about Hughes risk
Andrew Johns warns the Melbourne Storm about the risks that could come if they field Jahrome Hughes early.
‘Perfection’: Cleary magic show in Panthers’ ‘incredible’ rout of Dogs to book prelim date with Broncos
Penrith’s quest for five is very much alive after the defending premiers produced the most ruthless half of footy in recent memory to knock the Bulldogs out of the finals with a performance that will have the remaining three sides quivering in their boots.
Crucial moments that ended Raiders season
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns dissect the key moments that ended Canberra’s season against the Sharks.
Mulitalo says winning premiership is the way to silence Sharks doubters
After several years of finals failure, Cronulla are in form and flying. But winger Ronaldo Mulitalo says doubts about the Sharks’ title credentials won’t go away until they win the competition.
'We're ready': Sharks primed for best shot at title since 2016
Craig Fitzgibbon addressed Sharks players before family, sponsors and members packed the dressing room to celebrate their win in Canberra and warned they hadn't achieved anything yet.
Welch unpacks where it went wrong for Canberra
Melbourne Storm gun Christian Welch unpacks where it all went wrong for the Canberra Raiders in the finals.
‘It was all there’: Inside Ciraldo’s ‘special’ rise — and why he’s the man to end NRL dynasty
Cameron Ciraldo never planned to get into coaching. It just happened.
Early mail: Kaufusi set for Sharks call-up; Storm, Broncos stars to return
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has confirmed that Samoan international Oregon Kaufusi will replace Tom Hazelton in the side to play the Storm on Friday night for a place in the grand final.
Nathan Cleary knows what it’s like to be 20 and in the harsh spotlight. This is his advice for Lachie Galvin
Bulldogs half Galvin is just a kid who has already dealt with a lifetime of scrutiny, but he’s getting support from an unlikely source on the eve of a blockbuster NRL semi-final.
Manly lost DCE after a messy contract negotiation. Could Tommy Turbo be next?
The Sea Eagles appear to have learnt little from Daly Cherry-Evans’ departure.
‘Ricky will be furious’: Glaring reason Raiders ‘don’t stack up’ brutally exposed
Canberra’s straight-sets NRL finals exit exposed the fact that they were only the sixth-best defensive side this season – which was rammed home by a moment against Cronulla that sparked their demise.
20th September 2025
‘Doesn’t get much credit’: Fitzy calls for Hynes respect as marquee Sharks enforcer stands up
Craig Fitzgibbon called for Nicho Hynes to get some credit after he led the Sharks to a preliminary final for the second straight year and heaped praise on Addin Fonua-Blake.
Ricky’s two minutes of bubbling rage: What ‘angry’ Raiders coach didn’t say after loss says it all
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was understandably short with reporters in a press conference that lasted just two minutes after his side were bundled out of the finals by the Sharks — with NRL greats noting that he was fuming, and uncharacteristically unwilling to praise the efforts of his players.
NRL Highlights: Raiders v Sharks - Finals Week 2
Canberra Raiders take on the Cronulla Sharks in the Finals Week 2 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
High-flying Wigan ease past Leeds
Watch highlights as Wigan gear up for play-offs with a comfortable 22-6 Super League win over Leeds.
Warriors storm home to set up grand final against Dragons
Warriors will meet the Dragons once again in next week's Grand Final.
Knights overcome Steelers to set up grand final with Sharks
Knights are headed to their second successive Grand Final in the NSW Women's Premiership.
'Pretty sad' Fogarty reflects on end to Raiders career
Jamal Fogarty speaks to Nine's Danika Mason after playing his final match for the Raiders.
Saints survive late scare in win over Castleford
Watch highlights as St Helens hold off a late Castleford comeback to claim a 26-24 Super League victory.
Wakefield thrash suffering Salford
Watch highlights as play-off bound Wakefield thrash rock-bottom Salford with six second-half tries in Super League.
‘That’s a tough call’: Sharks cop suspect officiating decision in crunch moment
The Sharks had a likely try thwarted after a officiating decision labelled “tough” by a pair of NRL experts.
Bunker denies crucial points to the Raiders
Hudson Young's decoy act costs the Raiders valuable points, with a try disallowed.
Sharks set up Storm clash as Raiders’ season ends with a whimper
Cronulla have pulled off a magnificent 32-12 win to consign Canberra to a brutal straight sets finals exit.
Sharks prop KO'd in 'total accident'
Tom Hazelton leaves the field after a head clash with Tom Starling.
Stuart explains why Strange was 'no chance'
Ricky Stuart explains the lead up to Ethan Strange's withdrawal.
Fogarty details star's withdrawal
Jamal Fogarty reveals when he and his teammates discovered Ethan Strange wouldn't be playing against the Sharks.
As it happened: Sharks rise in the capital as Raiders exit in straight sets
Follow all the Semi-Final action on NRL.com's live blog.
Raiders rue lost opportunity as minor premiers make early exit
An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.
Sharks and Knights move through to NRLW preliminary finals
Cronulla keeps its season alive by defeating North Queensland, as Newcastle advances to a fourth NRLW preliminary final.
Clydsdale suffers groin complaint
Yasmin Clydsdale goes down with an apparent groin injury but is able to remain on the field.
Goldthorp shakes off clash to score
Francesca Goldthorp recovers from an earlier clash to score the Cowboys' first try against the Sharks.
Sharks beat Cowboys in thriller; Knights topple Titans as prelims locked in — NRLW Wrap
Cronulla held on to claim a 24-18 victory over the Cowboys in a brutal back-and-forth NRLW semi-final contest in Townsville.
Cowboys duo tangle in defence
As Cassie Staples scored the opening try, Francesca Goldthorp and Jasmine Peters got tangled up in a tackle, requiring medical attention.
Huge crowds, a social media surge and corporate cash: How Bulldogs went from farce to force
The “Family Club” was riven by factionalism and languishing near the bottom of the NRL ladder in 2020. How times have changed.
Bumper Sharks boost as enforcer avoids ban after Hynes masterclass: Big Hits
Nicho Hynes demanded respect on Monday afternoon.
As it happened: Sharks edge Cowboys; Knights defeat Titans
Follow all the Week 1 Finals action on NRL.com's live blog.
Finau muscles over for Knights' first
Fane Finau muscles her way over to score the Knights' first try.
Crichton fails in bid to make miracle return for Bulldogs as Ciraldo takes swipe at media
Stephen Crichton has officially been ruled out of Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Penrith. But his coach had other things on his mind on Saturday.
Justin Holbrook speaks on plan for $13m recruit... and the ‘most talked about topic’ in Newcastle
Incoming Knights coach Justin Holbrook fronted media for the first time on Friday, opening up about his plans for star recruit Dylan Brown along with what he called the “most talked about topic” in Newcastle during the week.
Raiders star Ethan Strange ruled out of NRL semifinal
Canberra Raiders are forced to reshuffle their team on the morning of the semifinal against Cronulla after illness struck wunderkind Ethan Strange.
Freezing rain or 12,000km away, these green Vikings will do anything for their beloved Canberra Raiders
Simon Tayoun's obsession with the Canberra Raiders began in 1987. (ABC News: Jack Ailwood).
Raiders lose young star Ethan Strange for semi-final clash with Sharks
The Raiders have been dealt a big blow ahead of Saturday night’s semi-final.
Yes, Cronulla, you deserve respect. You are the real deal
Cronulla are off to another preliminary final after beating Canberra 32-12 in the nation’s capital.
Saints suffer Feldt injury worry in win over Cas
Kyle Feldt scores 14 points but goes off injured as St Helens beat Castleford to set up a play-off eliminator at Leeds.
French grabs two tries as Wigan beat Leeds
Bevan French scores two tries to help Super League champions Wigan head into play-offs on a high with a clinical victory against Leeds.
Salford fans protest as season ends with Wakefield loss
Salford fans protest against the club's ownership as their crisis-hit season came to an end with a 52-16 defeat by play-off bound Wakefield Trinity.
Leigh sweep aside Huddersfield to seal third place
Leigh Leopards seal third place in the Super League table by scoring six tries to beat Huddersfield Giants.
Propped up: Elliston puts her hand up for higher honours
After a breakthrough season which has seen claim her second Titans NRLW Player of the Year award, prop Jessika Elliston is hoping a Jillaroos call-up is in her future.
The Aussie position battles which could be won — and lost — in the finals: Kangaroos State of Play
While there are only five games left of the 2025 NRL season, there are still several Kangaroos spots up for grabs.
Inside the secret camp that has Sharks in sight of glory
Sharks skipper Blayke Brailey has opened up on the leadership camp that helped Cronulla regroup after the loss of Cameron McInnes and lay the foundation for a deep run into the finals. .
Hull KR seal League Leaders' Shield with Wolves win
Watch highlights as Hull KR clinch Super League's League Leaders' Shield with victory over Warrington Wolves.
19th September 2025
Hull KR 'want one more' to complete treble - Peters
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters says his side "want one more trophy" to complete the treble after securing the League Leaders' Shield.
Why coaching wooden spooners Newcastle holds no fears for Holbrook
The new man in town takes comfort from his time at the Titans as he begins process of resurrecting the NRL cellar-dwellers.
Why England are thankful to Cowboys for keeping Fran in league
When Fran Goldthorp joined the Cowboys, English officials were relieved that she was heading to the NRLW because they feared losing her to rugby union.
‘It felt like hell’: These six games proved Maguire’s harsh stance was worth it
Barely three months ago, the Broncos coach was copping a public beating. But these six games prove his hard taskmaster approach is paying dividends.
Sharks vow they 'won't be silly' by taunting Raiders in sudden-death semi
Cronulla suggests it will not niggle Canberra in Saturday night's semifinal, despite the Brisbane Broncos successfully getting under the Raiders' skin in their thrilling one-point win.
‘Don’t care how much you pay me’: How a desperate text message saved Billy Burns’ NRL career
Billy Burns thought his footy days were over and that he’d end up in the mines with no degree to fall back on just two years ago.
Eight is enough for Sharks to have a special grand final bond
The eight Cronulla players playing against Canberra who were all part of Newtown’s glory back in 2019.
RLPA take Roosters to task over Radley sanctions and salary cap loophole
The RLPA is concerned that the Roosters have not acted within the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and that the proposed penalty is not within the permitted options available.
Storm unveil dramatic shake-up in huge boost for club’s future
Melbourne Storm have taken firm control of the development of the club’s next crop of stars confirming it would field a first-ever, stand-alone reserve grade side in the NSW Cup in 2026.
Cowboys create a path for next NRLW stars with finals footy
As the Cowboys eye the path to premiership glory ahead of their sudden-death semifinal against the Sharks, they are also creating pathways off field for the next generation of NRLW stars. .
NRLW stars headline strong Fijian squad for World Series
Bulikula coach Joe Dakuitoga admits he has faced a genuine selection headache as more NRLW stars put their hand up to help Fiji qualify for next year’s World Cup.
‘Don’t want to go back there’: Tensions high with Ricky as Raiders straight-sets exit looms
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart had no interest in talking about his team’s heartbreaking extra-time loss to the Broncos and the incidents which dominated post-match discussion on Friday with a laser focus on rebounding against Cronulla to avoid a dreaded straights finals exit.
Tom Trbojevic set to stay at Manly on three-year extension worth $2.5 million
The Sea Eagles presented a three-year extension that would keep Tom Trbojevic on the northern beaches until the end of 2029.
Queensland Murri Carnival kicks off
The Queensland Murri Carnival officially begins today, launching an eight-day celebration of rugby league, culture, health, and education at the South Pine Sporting Complex in Brendale.
‘Little me would have been screaming’: Panthers’ gun praying for Dogs skipper’s miracle return
Casey McLean was “starstruck” during a session with Stephen Crichton at the Panthers a few years ago, but the young gun was simply out of this world when he took it to the sport’s best centre earlier this season in a game that made the rest of the NRL stand up and take notice.
When you’re the NRL’s ugly ducklings, you should use it to your advantage
Canberra and Cronulla are the last of the NRL’s have-nots still standing this season. No wonder they’ve got a chip on their shoulders.
Can the Raiders find REDEMPTION? NRL Tips - Finals Week 2
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.
NRL finals 2025: Everything you need to know
From the preliminary finals to parking and Teddy Swims, here’s a breakdown of the path to the NRL grand final.
‘They could turn’: Potential Dogs finals disaster may lead to fan ‘uproar’ over Galvin deal
A Bulldogs great says the club’s loyal fan base “could turn” on the team if they are bundled out of the finals in straight sets this Sunday.
Dark horse emerges to spoil all-star grand final — NRLW Finals Preview
The NRLW finals are finally here, in the competition’s new six-team format that will see four teams match up in Week One, while the powerhouse Roosters and Broncos loom in Week Two with grand final spots on the line.
Historic moment for Storm as new Pathways era dawns
Melbourne Storm will field seven teams across NRL, Male and Female Pathways in 2026 including a stand-alone reserve-grade side for the first time, creating Club history.
