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‘A weird feeling’: Origin star confirms Bulldogs signing — Whispers
Panthers superstar Casey McLean has confirmed his older brother Jesse will leave the foot of the mountains for the Bulldogs at season’s end.
NRL 2026: Nathan Cleary foot injury mystery deepens, why Newcastle Knights can stun Penrith Panthers, preliminary finals preview, analysis
Throw out the form guide. If Newcastle can dictate the terms of the fight in this week’s sudden-death final against Penrith, they will secure a spot in the NRL grand final.
‘Can be very detrimental’: Walker prelim gamble questioned as Roosters’ biggest ‘risk’ explained
Sam Walker’s spot in the Roosters side, after suffering a serious injury just a month ago, has come into question.
‘Has suddenly changed’: The ‘line in the sand’ Bunnies calls that could end superstars’ stints
Former premiership winner Braith Anasta says South Sydney may no longer be putting all their chips in with Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker after stunning contract updates this week.
‘They’re taking the p***’: Souths’ ‘low-ball’ Walker offer revealed as veteran star ‘disrespected’
South Sydney have been accused of disrespecting veteran five-eighth Cody Walker after it was revealed what they’re apparently prepared to pay him to play on for one more season.
NRL's hardest job a family affair for Rob Toia
There is no harder job for an NRL centre than marking Herbie Farnworth, but Robert Toia will have family ties on and off the field when his Roosters face the Dolphins in Friday's preliminary final.
‘Reminds me of SBW’: 16-year-old ‘freak’ switches clubs; Roosters land cross-code star — Juniors Watch
The Dolphins may be on the cusp of reaching their maiden grand final but they have lost one of their most promising youngsters to a rival club.
NRL grand final loses headline act for pre-match entertainment
The NRL grand final is set to go ahead without pre-match entertainment after negotiations with Australian artist Tones and I collapsed.
Unbeaten Roosters receive Origin boost; Broncos dealt crushing blow — NRLW Preliminary Finals Teams List
The second week of finals football has arrived with the two winners advancing to the 2026 NRL Grand Final.
‘Better use of the money’: NRL makes shock Grand Final pre-game call after star’s odd snub
The NRL grand final won’t feature a major headline act for its pre-game entertainment after talks with Aussie artist Tones and I broke down.
