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‘Crazy couple of years’: Ex-Warriors star named for shock Super Rugby debut
David Fusitu’a has answered an SOS call from new Reds coach Vern Cotter after switching codes since returning from England. Nick Wright
Broncos NRLW stars credit 'Princey blow-up' for season turnaround
Tamika Upton and Romy Teitzel insist an emotive half-time address from coach Scott Prince was the catalyst for the team's return to form.
Daly Cherry-Evans has arrived at the end of forever
Daly Cherry-Evans used to joke he'd play forever but as his final days in the NRL loom the Roosters halfback must now reckon with an ending that is a long time coming.
‘Bollocks’ DCE truth in swansong; blunt $1m reality check... and star to be ‘targeted’ — Talking Points
There is a lot on the line this week as four teams battle it out to keep their premiership hopes alive.
Panthers handed Cleary boost as NRL avoids AFL’s big day again — Preliminary finals fixtures
The NRL will continue its successful 2025 trial of Sunday finals into preliminary final weekend, while the Dolphins have been given the Friday night spotlight.
Warriors don’t have to look far for inspiration taking ‘scenic route’ in NRL finals
Coach Andrew Webster and two enforcers were part of the last team to bounce back from a week one loss and win a grand final. Andrew Voerman
Wah or nah? Will the Warriors beat the Knights to keep their season alive
Stuff unpacks the major talking points ahead of the Warriors’ sudden-death final against the Knights at Eden Park on Sunday. Mat Kermeen and Andrew Voerman
‘Doesn’t sit well with me’: Luai warned over long-lasting fallout from Tigers ‘lack of respect’
Gorden Tallis has slammed Jarome Luai’s messy exit from the Wests Tigers and believes it could have lasting consequences for the star’s relationships with other players inside the NRL.
NRLW greats Elliot, Baxter, announce retirement at end of finals
The NRLW will farewell two of its most influential figures with Sydney Roosters pair Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter announcing their retirements.
The controversial Warriors tactic NRL wants stamped out next weekend
NRL sources say the Warriors should have been penalised three times for impeding Dolphins aerial threat Jack Bostock, prompting a warning ahead of next weekend’s preliminary final. Christian Nicolussi
