Cameron Ciraldo has admitted the Bulldogs are paying the price for their poor start to the season with their finals hopes all but over after losing to the Penrith Panthers.

New Perth Bears recruit Corey Horsburgh has opened up on Mal Meninga’s pitch which helped seal his move to the NRL’s soon-to-be newest franchise.

The Manly Sea Eagles need to beat last-placed St George Illawarra to keep their finals hopes alive, before the Panthers take on the Bulldogs in a clash that will go a long way to deciding the top eight. Follow live.

The Bulldogs face the Panthers in a must-win game tonight to keep their finals hopes alive while Nathan Cleary’s men know a slip up could cost them the minor premiership.

The Manly Sea Eagles are set to unveil a highly-touted youngster as they attempt to keep their finals hopes alive against the Dragons.

Lofty comparisons were made when the Australian forward arrived in Penrose. He has lived up to them and then some. Andrew Voerman

It’s the farewell fiasco that keeps on giving for Adam Reynolds. Adrian Proszenko

Raiders and Blues star Hudson Young has reportedly been granted permission by Canberra to travel to Papua New Guinea next month and negotiate with the Chiefs.

The Storm winger was sent to the sin bin but has escaped a ban for the brutal high shot as Jordan Riki was already falling in a tackle. Stuff sports reporters

Few expected much from Wests Tigers in this year's NRLW competition, but after winning as many games this season as the rest of their history combined they've proved the doubters wrong ahead of a maiden finals push.