Michael Nicholls

Premiers Penrith face a major test when they take on ladder-leaders Canberra in Mudgee on Friday evening. The Panthers had surged into the top four on the back of nine …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Accor Stadium will host a clash between old rivals on Thursday night as South Sydney looks for a third straight win and St George Illawarra aims to salvage pride after …

Gold Coast will look to rubber-stamp its finals berth when it hosts Essendon at People First Stadium on Wednesday night. The Suns remain short-priced favourites after an impressive campaign that …

Brisbane and Hawthorn square off at the Gabba on Sunday evening in a clash that could prove decisive for the top-four race. The Lions silenced doubters last week with a …

Finals come a week early as the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle face off for the last spot in the top eight at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs have …

GWS will look to lock in a home final when it hosts St Kilda at ENGIE Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Giants effectively sealed their September berth with a stirring …

West Coast and Sydney will draw the curtain on disappointing 2025 campaigns when they meet at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. The Eagles’ woes deepened with a 126-32 hammering from …

Geelong has the chance to lock in a home qualifying final when it meets Richmond at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. The Cats extended their winning streak to five with …

Adelaide will look to cap off a dominant home-and-away campaign with the minor premiership when it meets North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Crows edged Collingwood 59-56 …

Ken Hinkley will coach Port Adelaide for the final time at Adelaide Oval on Friday night, with the Power eager to send him and veteran Travis Boak off in style. …

Collingwood will aim to keep its top-four prospects alive when it faces Melbourne at the MCG on Friday night. The Magpies pushed ladder-leader Adelaide all the way in a 59-56 …

Essendon and Carlton will close their disappointing campaigns with a Thursday night clash at the MCG, as both sides look to salvage pride and momentum for 2026. The Bombers came …

North Queensland and Newcastle meet in Townsville on Sunday with little more than pride and wooden spoon avoidance at stake. The Cowboys’ finals hopes have long evaporated after eight losses …

Wests Tigers and Manly clash on Sunday in a contest that could end either side’s slim finals hopes. Fresh from the bye, the Tigers have claimed three wins from their …

South Sydney and Parramatta meet on Saturday night in a clash between two sides eager to keep clear of the wooden spoon battle after hard-fought wins last round. The Rabbitohs …

The sixth edition of the Brisbane derby shapes as a pivotal clash, with both sides battling to keep their seasons on track. The Broncos, now sixth, have seen top-four hopes …

Cronulla will be out to rebound from last week’s costly 22-14 defeat to St George Illawarra when they host the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday. The Sharks, sitting seventh, hold …

Finals hopes are on the line as the Sydney Roosters face the Canterbury Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. The Roosters are riding high after an 11-try demolition of …