Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys says he’s disappointed with the crowds for the opening round of the finals but spruiked a 9000 fan increase compared with last year.

Newcastle was not short of heroes in its sudden-death finals win over South Sydney, but no player stood taller than 21-year-old backrower and play-off debutant Jermaine McEwen.

Andrew Webster isn’t giving up on Leka Halasima’s chances of returning for Sunday’s sudden-death final against the Knights. Stuff sports reporters

Penrith Panthers have come under scrutiny over an HIA interchange during their win over the Roosters on Sunday.

Xavier Willison has opened up on his future at the Broncos revealing he wants to stay at the club long-term.

The Sydney Roosters have long carried one of the NRL’s biggest reputations - if they want a player, they simply buy them.

The Brisbane Broncos may have had a season to forget, but they could already have unearthed a potential hidden gem as they look to bounce back to the top eight in 2027.

Warriors centre Adam Pompey has escaped a suspension for a shoulder charge that saw him sent to the sin bin in Saturday's qualifying final loss to the Dolphins. Stuff sports reporters

A fiery debate has erupted over Benji Marshall’s role in selecting his next assistant coach following the departure of John Morris last week.

A veteran pundit has slammed the Roosters’ decision to rest several of their stars in the final week of the regular season.