Cronulla begins this elimination final under pressure after losing four of its past five matches, but several important returns strengthen the side for another postseason meeting with North Queensland. Braydon …

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Jacob Laban has scored or assisted a try in each of the Warriors’ last four matches – including two where he’s sported his new ‘do. Andrew Voerman

Two of the competition’s hottest teams meet at Go Media Stadium, with the Warriors carrying six consecutive wins and the Dolphins seven. Their regular-season encounters were decided by two points …

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South Sydney and Newcastle open the finals at Allianz Stadium after splitting two tight regular-season meetings, each won by the home side. The Rabbitohs arrive from a 50-20 victory over …

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Cristian Volpato’s secondary sample test has reportedly returned a positive result for cocaine after the Socceroos star “strenuously” denied consuming the prohibited drug.

Jack Cole's time at Penrith is coming to an end, but ahead of his NRL finals debut his final weeks as a Panther could prove to be his most important.

Taine Tuaupiki is set to make his NRL finals debut on Saturday against the Dolphins. Andrew Voerman

Everyone has an opinion on Latrell Mitchell.

The Super League looks set to be saved, with an NRL financial package to bail out the cash-strapped English competition in a landmark deal.

The Roosters are on the verge of letting Spencer Leniu go, amid reports they have already lined up a replacement.