NRL news from around the web

‘God no’: Cleary’s emphatic response to burning Nathan question amid coach’s shock claim

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 8:10pm AEST

Ivan Cleary has delivered an emphatic response to whether son Nathan could cop a suspension for a dangerous tackle which resulted in a sin bin during Penrith’s Week 1 finals win over the Roosters.

‘I don’t understand’: Robbo rips ref calls that ‘swung game’, left baffled by ‘incidental crusher’ call

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 7:36pm AEST

Trent Robinson has taken aim at several refereeing decisions after the Roosters found themselves at the wrong end of multiple contentious calls in their loss to the Panthers.

Verdict on new-look halves as star produces mixed bag; Teddy loses epic fullback shootout — Roosters Player Ratings

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 7:33pm AEST

They were super brave, but the Roosters’ bid for a fast-tracked spot in a preliminary final fell short after a 19-12 loss to Penrith.

Origin star outshone by surprise hero; clear man of the match — Panthers Player Ratings from qualifying final

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 7:31pm AEST

The Penrith Panthers booked their spot into their seventh consecutive preliminary final after securing a 19-6 win over the Sydney Roosters.

‘A lot of guilt’: Cleary speaks on ‘super stupid decision’ as Penrith’s title hopes in balance

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 6:37pm AEST

The Penrith Panthers face a nervous wait after superstar halfback Nathan Cleary was placed on report and sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle.

BREAKING: NRLW finals schedule locked in as biggest threat to Roosters emerge

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 6:34pm AEST

The regular season of the NRLW has drawn to a close, with attention quickly turning now to the finals as teams look to upset the high-flying Roosters’ bid for another premiership.

Cleary wins it for Panthers against Roosters but faces nervous wait after sin-bin

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 5:59pm AEST

The Panthers are one win away from a fifth NRL final in six years, but their star halfback will be sweating over a potential ban. Stuff sports reporters

Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 4:47pm AEST

The Broncos thrash the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high-flying Titans beat the Knights in the concluding round of the minor premiership. 

‘They just want him’: Powerhouse tipped to ‘throw the chequebook’ at Dolphins star — Transfer Whispers

from FOX SPORTS League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 4:00pm AEST

The Roosters have been tipped to throw an “open chequebook” at Herbie Farnworth as the Dolphins brace for a battle to retain a host of stars this summer.

Panthers face Roosters in second NRL qualifying final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 at 3:45pm AEST

Follow live coverage of the NRL qualifying final between the Panthers and Roosters at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters