Michael Nicholls

Fremantle and Gold Coast meet in Perth in what looms as a defining elimination final. The Suns, featuring in September for the first time after a club-record 15 wins, could …

ENGIE Stadium plays host to the first elimination final as GWS face Hawthorn in a high-stakes clash. The Giants enter September in form, stringing together three straight wins, including a …

Geelong and Brisbane square off at the MCG in a qualifying final that promises plenty of drama. Both sides secured a top-four berth with strong Round 24 victories, but the …

Adelaide Oval is set for a blockbuster on Thursday night as ladder-leaders Adelaide host Collingwood in a qualifying final. The two sides met only three weeks ago at the same …

The Dolphins face a must-win clash at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday when they take on the last-placed Gold Coast Titans. Wayne Bennett’s side has slipped to ninth after three heavy …

Cronulla Sharks return from the bye with a top-four berth still within reach when they host the struggling Newcastle Knights on Sunday. Craig Fitzgibbon’s side has won five of its …

North Queensland Cowboys will look to finish their campaign with a statement when they host archrivals Brisbane Broncos in Townsville on Saturday night. Consecutive wins have lifted the Cowboys’ spirits, …

Manly Sea Eagles head to Jubilee Oval on Saturday knowing only a win will keep their finals hopes alive. After four straight losses in which they managed just 32 points …

Canberra’s charge towards a first minor premiership since 1990 continues on Sunday when they host the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium. The Raiders underlined their title credentials in Mudgee last …

Melbourne Storm will look to keep their minor premiership hopes alive when they host the Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on Friday night. The Storm bring a five-game winning run …

The New Zealand Warriors are eyeing a top-four finish and will be desperate to keep momentum rolling when they host the Parramatta Eels at Go Media Stadium on Friday night. …

The Canterbury Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers open Round 26 at Accor Stadium on Thursday night, with both sides looking to snap losing streaks. Penrith’s back-to-back golden point heartbreaks have ended …

Leichhardt Oval hosts the final match of Round 25 as the Wests Tigers chase three straight wins for the first time in seven years against a North Queensland side playing …

Brisbane travels to McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday afternoon intent on consolidating its top-eight position against a Newcastle side in freefall. The Knights have dropped six straight and look increasingly …

Parramatta will aim to frustrate a surging Sydney Roosters when they meet at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night. The Eels have found some resilience in recent weeks, beating Brisbane and …

The Warriors return to Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday evening chasing stability in the top four, but they face a bogey side in the Gold Coast Titans. Despite sitting last, …

Manly and the Dolphins clash at 4 Pines Park on Saturday afternoon, each clinging to faint finals hopes. The Sea Eagles’ season has unravelled dramatically, losing four straight since their …

Melbourne and Canterbury meet in a blockbuster at AAMI Park on Friday night, with both sides jostling inside the top four. The Storm have consolidated premiership favouritism despite missing Jahrome …