Manly’s season goes on the line on Friday afternoon when they host the Dolphins in a must-win clash with massive finals implications.

Queensland Rugby League (QRL) is on the lookout for a new Maroons coach with Billy Slater stepping down from the role on Friday afternoon.

The 43-year-old, who oversaw five State or Origin series with Queensland, says he will not stay in the role for 2027.

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his star halfback Nicho Hynes is a stronger player, mentally, heading into this year’s finals series.

Sam Walker has overcome a week of controversy to help send the Roosters to the top of the NRL ladder while also outpointing Nathan Cleary in the battle of the halves.

Sam Walker is the name in all the headlines this week, while Nathan Cleary’s future has also been a hot topic of conversation in the past month too.

Each and every year another crop of rising stars stamp their mark on the competition and become regular fixtures for their respective teams.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart insists his relationship with fiery forward Corey Horsburgh hasn’t changed this week and that there are no ill-feelings towards the prop who has been “rested” following his brain explosion against the Knights last week.

It’s not just Penrith players who rival clubs are coming after, but the man who has helped orchestrate the organisation’s dynasty.

The top-of-table Sydney Roosters’ minor premership hopes have received another boost with lock Victor Radley set to escape a ban over a high tackle.