NRL
Path to victory for every underdog in Week 1 of the NRL finals
The dust has settled on the NRL regular season and attention turns to the matchups in Week 1 of the finals. The Sporting News breaks down the path to victory for each underdog entering this week's slate of games.
Have the Bulldogs capped their ceiling by extending Gould and Ciraldo?
Will Gould and Ciraldo end the Bulldogs' title drought, or has the organisation just tied themselves into contracts that will limit their ceiling for the next six seasons?
NRL next? Walker brothers land first coaching gig since 2019
Will we finally get to see the famed Walker Brothers coach in the NRL?
Which players are leaving and arriving at the Cowboys?
The Sporting News provides all the latest squad news and movement for the North Queensland Cowboys at the end of the 2025 NRL season.
Tuivasa-Sheck hunting second NRL premiership—and tickets for family and friends
He's played in plenty of big matches, but New Zealand Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has revealed the most stressful part of the NRL finals is getting enough match tickets for family and friends.
‘PR stunt?’ - Tallis raises doubts over Daley’s surprise NRL role
NRL panelists question Laurie Daley's new role with an NRL club.
Cowboys face hard truths after conceding 30+ points in 10 games
The Cowboys’ season has unravelled, and club bosses admit the way they handled the State of Origin period will come under heavy scrutiny. North Queensland have now missed the finals in three of the past five years, slipping to 13th on the ladder after losing seven of their last nine games.
V’landys takes aim at AFL grand final entertainment - ‘None of this doof doof stuff’
The NRL has unveiled American singer as the headline act for the 2025 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals. But it was ARLC chairman Peter V’landys who stole the spotlight with a cheeky jab at the AFL’s entertainment choice.
Cleary’s cheeky reply to Warriors fans - ‘I just worry about eggs, not Fish’
The Panthers are bracing for more than just a clash with James Fisher-Harris when they face the Warriors in Auckland. A cheeky social media post has encouraged fans to make life miserable for the visitors ahead of Saturday’s elimination final.
Grant questions NRL judiciary system - ‘A worse offence?’
The NRL will consider major changes to its judiciary code at the end of the season, as stars question the system.
WATCH: How the Broncos can unlock Reece Walsh
Over the past month, superstar fullback Reece Walsh has been the form player of the NRL.
Jack Cogger reunites with Penrith Panthers on multi-year deal
The Newcastle Knights halfback has reportedly secured a return to the Penrith Panthers after a two-year stint in the Hunter region
Justin Holbrook sets sights on Newcastle head coach role
The Sydney Roosters assistant coach is set to interview for the vacant head coach position at the Hunter-based club.
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