The NRLW has spent much of this season reminding us that predicting what happens next is becoming increasingly difficult. The Dragons pushing the Broncos closer than expected.
If you asked retired English rugby league legend James Roby how the Newcastle Knights would go at the start of the season he would have predicted they’d be playing finals this week.
The prospect of a Suncorp Stadium preliminary final is driving the Dolphins as they look to take a big step towards a maiden NRL premiership. .
The Panthers like to keep things in house.
With two sudden-death showdowns and two qualifying finals coming up this weekend, NRL.com takes a look at the most recent September clash between the sides.
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell is ready to translate off-field stability into premiership success as he prepares to end a four-year wait to play finals football. .
In his first season at the helm, Justin Holbrook has transformed the Knights from wooden spooners into a finals contender.
Brett Rodwell was in the stands at Allianz Stadium last Friday night when Mitchell ironed out his son. It was just one of the many highlights of Mitchell’s season.
Bulldogs centre Monica Tagoai is sent to the sin bin for a hip-drop tackle.
Canterbury halfback Tayla Preston puts up a pinpoint kick and Andie Robinson does the rest in style.
Roosters fullback Corban Baxter sets up a try for Jess Sergis with sublime ball-playing.
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These are the numbers which illustrate why the Dolphins’ backline holds the key to their premiership ambitions, as one man seeks grand final retribution.
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One year ago, the Knights attack hurt to watch and cost their coach his job. They’ve since lost their $13 million halfback, but are still flying anyway.
Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny has declared he is ready to make up for lost time throughout the finals series after making a successful return from a five-month injury lay off.
After riding the highs of a preliminary final in his first year at the helm and the lows of a 13th-place finish in his second, Andrew Webster believes his side is better equipped than ever to deliver the Warriors' maiden premiership.
Dolphins forwards Ray Stone and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki count the lessons learnt and a fully fit forward pack as key reasons why the squad is primed to surprise in their maiden finals campaign.
Cronulla legend Paul Gallen is predicting fireworks when enforcers Addin Fonua-Blake and Jason Taumalolo go face to face in Saturday's elimination final. .
Andrew Voss has been the voice of every Rugby League World Cup since 2000 but there is one moment from those five tournaments that stands out above the rest.
Hugo Savala admits that, fleetingly, he wondered whether Daly Cherry-Evans’ arrival at the Roosters would squeeze him out. Now the pair hold the key to the club’s finals charge.
Finals fever is taking over Sydney and it's never been easier for fans to show their true colours and get behind their team's push for premiership glory. .
The celebrations for his 100th Rabbitohs appearance might be over, but Jai Arrow still has a “massive role to play” for the club as he continues to be their biggest inspiration going into the finals.
Paul Gallen responds to league great Andrew Johns' suggestions that the Sharks could crumble in this finals series.
Who remembers Alfie Langer leading the Broncos in that infamous rendition of “St George Can’t Play” after the 1993 grand final?.
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From cheering on the team as a child to preparing for his first finals series for the club, Jaxon Purdue can’t wait to “rip in” for the Cowboys in their sudden-death final against the Sharks.
The PNG Chiefs and Bank South Pacific (BSP) are pleased to announce a landmark sponsorship agreement – the largest club sponsorship in NRL history – that sees BSP become the Principal Foundation Partner of the club through to at least the end of the 2030 NRL season.
The Sydney Roosters decided to rest the majority of their stars last week but could that decision come back to bite them.
The Sharks are determined to carry the lessons of 2025 as they look to defy history and become the first team in more than three decades to win the NRL premiership from outside the top four. .
Representative centre Jasmine Peters is set to return for the Cowboys as they aim to finish on a high against the improving Eels.
Two talented South Sydney players have been duelling for the Rabbitohs halfback jersey but both have such deep respect for the other that there will be no bunny fight over it. .
The NRL’s biggest stars are set to shine but others will crash and burn as the business end of the season arrives. This is who I’m watching closest this weekend.
NSW Blues star Hudson Young is growing increasingly frustrated with the Canberra Raiders as his future hangs in the balance and he prepares to make a huge decision on his next move.
The first step to a Knights revival was Dally M coach-of-the-year candidate Justin Holbrook inviting his two assistants to live with him.
The Sydney Roosters’ decision to cut ties with Spencer Leniu has raised plenty of eyebrows but the reasons behind his pending exit are starting to become increasingly clear.
The Perth Bears have added two more players to their inaugural roster, signing both playmaker Zac Herdegen and back rower Zac Lipowicz.
What Cowboys gun Tom Chester has done since his grandparents died in a car crash on their way back from watching him play would make them “pretty proud”.
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns.
Spencer Leniu doesn’t like the media. His teammates love him. Against his old club, can Roosters get their firebrand to play on the edge without going too far again?.
Cristian Volpato’s secondary sample test has reportedly returned a positive result for cocaine after the Socceroos star “strenuously” denied consuming the prohibited drug.
Rabbitohs forward David Fifita has vowed to honour his father's legacy in Friday's elimination final as his family marks one year since his death this weekend. .
Adding another twist to this Knights' tale is the fact Greg Marzhew needs just one try to equal Dom Young's club record for most tries in a season.
Eels forward Luca Moretti and Sea Eagles back Josh Feledy have put their hands up to play for PNG at RLWC26, while former Kumuls captain Kyle Laybutt could make a shock return. .
Broncos legend Darius Boyd defends the club for letting young halfback Coby Black head to the Raiders, where he put in a sensational NRL debut.
Star Rabbitohs recruit David Fifita tears up talking about Wayne Bennett and his late dad ahead of the finals series.
The NRL’s most powerful figure walked back comments in an interview over the game’s controversial rule changes.
Everyone has an opinion on Latrell Mitchell.
The Super League looks set to be saved, with an NRL financial package to bail out the cash-strapped English competition in a landmark deal.
Roosters skipper James Tedesco reckons his war of words with Latrell Mitchell came after he was "baited by a Danny Weidler special".
Warriors icon Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is backing Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin to deliver the club a historic maiden premiership.
The Dolphins have a monumental battle on their hands to re-sign superstar fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Cross-code legend Mat Rogers tees off on the partner of Sam Verrills after giving the Titans a spray on their way out of the club.
The Manly Sea Eagles have decided to shake-up their coaching staff with three key figures leaving the club — as well as a wave of players in a full overhaul.
Benji Marshall has wasted no time making changes to his Wests Tigers coaching staff with assistant John Morris leaving the club.
Ahead of a cracking weekend of footy where two teams will bow out of the premiership race and two others will progress to a preliminary final, NRL.com takes a look back at the season defining game for each of the contenders.
Parramatta return home buoyed by one of their most resilient wins of the season. The Eels dug deep to edge Canberra 17-16. North Queensland, by contrast, will be looking to quickly move on from a difficult outing against the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters head into Round 11 chasing an undefeated regular season after a dominant 56-6 win over the Cowboys in Townsville. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, produced some enterprising footy in Round 10, despite falling 56-22 to the Knights.
Cronulla and St George Illawarra meet in a local derby with both teams aiming to finish 2026 on a high.
The Broncos enter the final round as one of the form teams after securing consecutive wins for the first time since mid-season.
Both the Raiders and Tigers are bound for the finals in 2026 and get a chance to tune up with a win over a fellow contender.
The final clash of the regular season could also be its most entertaining. Newcastle have surged back into finals contention with consecutive wins and the Titans enter this clash as second on the ladder.
Rugby League Central won’t make a major decision until approved by Peter V’landys. By contrast, AFL management is traditionally proactive.
After his latest brain snap against the Rabbitohs last week, the next month of football looms as a career-defining stretch for Sydney Roosters firebrand Spencer Leniu.
Cowboys co-captain Reuben Cotter is free to play in Saturday night’s elimination final against the Sharks after a masterclass from defence counsel Tom Hancock who spent eight seasons in the Queensland Cup before he retired in 2022.
The South Sydney forward is back to his destructive best under Wayne Bennett after several injury-hampered seasons.
The Tom Dearden saga refuses to go away.
The atmosphere at Go Media Stadium will be electric as the Warriors host a home final for the first time since a 40-10 win over the Knights in week two of the 2023 play-offs.
The Rabbitohs are back in the finals for the first time since 2022 and riding high after a big win over the Roosters and the emotion of Jai Arrow's 100th game celebrations.
Two heavy-weights of the competition go toe-to-toe in what shapes as an epic encounter.
No strangers to facing off in finals - both the Sharks and Cowboys will be hoping to shake off their most recent form in this elimination final.
Support and interest in the NRL has soared to unprecedented heights with record breaking crowds and viewership throughout the regular season laying the foundation for a spectacular finals series.
David Fifita’s return to form has earned him a spot in the Kangaroos’ preliminary World Cup squad, while Latrell Mitchell is taking goalkicking tips from a Canberra legend.
The first week of finals football is here and the New Zealand Warriors and Cronulla Sharks will welcome back star players back from injuries.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 11 of the 2026 NRLW Telstra Premiership.
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series.
The NRL would be “crazy” not to make V’landys the game’s executive chairman, according to Australian Rugby League Commission member and former chair Peter Beattie.
Latrell Mitchell had a simple message for James Tedesco after the Roosters skipper criticised him for standing over Toby Rodwell after nailing the rookie with a brutal shot.
England may have found their halfback for the upcoming World Cup after South Sydney's Jamie Humphreys confirmed his eligibility to play for the 'Old Dart'.
Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell fires back at James Tedesco after his shot on Toby Rodwell.
South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell has declared he is ready to leave his mark on the NRL premiership race as he prepares to play finals football for the first time in four years. .
South Sydney superstar David Fifita has one eye on Friday night’s elimination final against the Knights, but the following day will be an emotional one for him and his family as they remember his father who died a year ago.
Latrell Mitchell has fired back at James Tedesco after the Rooster captain questioned his decision to stand over two-gamer Toby Rodwell.
Penrith players have reacted to the news that Jett Cleary’s impending arrival at the club could help keep superstar brother Nathan at the Panthers for life.
Despite just missing out on the minor premiership, fans are daring to dream as the Wahs emerge as the most-loved rugby team in the city.
Isaah Yeo played about 55 minutes against the Wests Tigers on Sunday just four weeks after suffering what has been confirmed as a ruptured pectoral, easing fears he would be a risk heading into the finals.
Daniel Rich faced off against some of the best in Australia during his AFL career. But an NRL star is “one of the most rounded” athletes he has seen.
Cam Inman is a San Francisco Bay Area-based sports reporter who has specialized in the San Francisco 49ers and NFL since 2000. He covered Jarryd Hayne extensively for Fox Sports Australia during the 2015 49ers season.
The Canberra Raiders are so close to their first ever finals series that they can taste it but for prop Grace Kemp, the pre-game routine remains the same no matter the magnitude of the occasion.
If you believed everything you read, then you would assume Jamie Humphreys is off to Perth next year.
Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has turned the tables on a prankster who gave out his mobile phone number to members of the public.
Sharks captain Blayke Brailey is confident Braydon Trindall's return from a shoulder injury will unlock halfback Nicho Hynes as Cronulla look to kickstart their finals campaign. .
The Kiwis’ next game is a “90 per cent” chance of being shifted across town to the larger Eden Park, as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck hailed the club’s forward pack the equal of any he has played with.
The South Sydney forward won plenty of admirers for keeping his cool in the face of a volley of profanities from the fired-up Roosters forward.
Phil Gould probes into Nathan Cleary's life outside of football with Mary Fowler.
Nathan Cleary explains to Nine's 100% Footy panel about why his brother had to cross the ditch to New Zealand.
Scott Drinkwater admits defence has been the issue plaguing the Cowboys for years.
Peter V'landys speaks about his plans to launch an interactive NRL-style theme park.
James Tedesco's reaction to Latrell Mitchell's hit on young gun Toby Rodwell tells the story of the rival clubs.