The South Sydney Rabbitohs have been dealt a massive blow with star five-eighth Cody Walker ruled out for the remainder of the match - and potentially the remainder of the finals series.

Follow live coverage of the NRL elimination final between the Rabbitohs and Knights in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

South Sydney and Newcastle get the NRL Finals series underway with an elimination clash at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs will host the Newcastle Knights in a sudden-death clash to kick off this years 2026 NRL Finals series.

Isaiya Katoa prepares for his NRL semifinal debut as the prince of the game's playmakers and four years ago it was a series of brilliant finals performances that birthed his budding legend. 

The former All Blacks coach will link up with Kiwis great Kieran Foran at the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Stuff sports reporters

There are any number of Cowboys stars who can help coach Todd Payten keep their season going this weekend, but it’s the club’s secret weapon off the field who may have played the biggest role leading into Saturday’s elimination final.

The Roosters come home strong to secure a second straight unbeaten NRLW season as they look to rectify last year's grand final stumble.

In a letter to the NRL this week, NZ Rugby said naming the new team the Chiefs was unacceptable because of a clash with the Waikato-based rugby franchise. Chris Barrett

ANALYSIS: 11 of the NRL’s other 16 teams have played in a grand final since the Warriors last did 15 years ago. It’s time for that to change. Andrew Voerman