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Axed NRL ref under fire again after more bunker drama in preliminary final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 11:41pm AEST

Demoted to the bunker for the preliminary final, referee Ashley Klein was at the centre of more controversial calls. Christian Nicolussi

Terrorised star’s contract reality check; young gun’s steep learning curve — Dolphins Player Ratings

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 10:39pm AEST

The Dolphins’ terrific season ended with a whimper inside Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

Freakish talent shatters records...as Roosters star sends statement in comeback: Player Ratings

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 10:21pm AEST

The Sydney Roosters have reached their first grand final since 2019 after dispatching the Dolphins in the preliminary final.

‘Unhappy’ Roosters set to challenge shock ruling as star’s GF farewell under threat

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 10:06pm AEST

The Roosters are through to the grand final but utility Connor Watson may not be there after a contentious concussion ruling that the club is expected to challenge with the NRL.

‘Big advantage’ as Roosters book their spot in decider: Full NRL Grand Final Schedule

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 9:57pm AEST

The first team in the 2026 NRL grand final is locked in after the Sydney Roosters outclassed the Dolphins to book their spot in next Sunday’s decider at Accor Stadium.

‘I’m not happy’: Roosters ‘blow up’ as greats slam controversial Bunker call

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 9:15pm AEST

A controversial decision to award a Dolphins try has been slammed, with two former greats believing the Bunker made a monumental error.

‘Is this a problem?’: Roosters enforcer faces nervous GF wait after being put on report AGAIN

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 9:12pm AEST

Victor Radley is in danger of missing next week’s grand final if the Roosters advance after being penalised two times in the first half of Friday’s preliminary final against the Dolphins.

Dolphins v Roosters - NRL preliminary final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 7:30pm AEST

The Dolphins host the Roosters in an NRL preliminary final at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. Stuff sports reporters

Marky Mark magic helps carry DCE and the Roosters into grand final

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 7:30pm AEST

The powerhouse winger produced another passage of absolute magic to set up a vital try in the second half as the Sydney Roosters booked a spot in next Sunday’s grand final courtesy of a 36-20 win over the Dolphins. Christian Nicolussi

LIVE NRL: Roosters shake up halves for blockbuster finals clash against Dolphins

from FOX SPORTS League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 at 6:44pm AEST

The return of Sam Walker has forced the Sydney Roosters to shake up their halves for their preliminary final clash against the Dolphins.