Michael Nicholls

Manly Sea Eagles, buoyed by a stunning 34-22 victory over Canterbury, are now eyeing a home elimination final at 4 Pines Park with a win over Cronulla. However, their triumph …

Penrith has surged back to second place after favourable results in Round 26 and now just needs a win over the out-of-contention Gold Coast to secure a home qualifying final. …

Back in Round 1, the Blues pulled off a dramatic one-point win over Brisbane after trailing by 46 points, and now they meet again at the Gabba for a Preliminary …

It’s a crucial final-round clash as fifth-placed Canterbury faces sixth-placed North Queensland, with a home elimination final on the line for the victor. The loser risks being overtaken by Manly …

Once again, it’s Giants versus Swans in the Finals Series, and the stakes are high. Historically, the Giants boast a perfect 3-0 record against Sydney in finals (2016, 2018, 2021). …

St George Illawarra and Canberra face a must-win scenario in their final-round clash, with hopes for a finals spot hinging on a favourable result and a draw in the Knights-Dolphins …

The anticipation around this traditional final-round clash has been diminished by South Sydney’s poor season and Sydney Roosters’ injury woes just before the finals. A 14-12 defeat to Canberra, marked …

This Elimination Final feels almost unjust given both teams’ form heading into the match. Historically, at least one team from outside the top four advances to the Preliminary Final, adding …

A sold-out Campbelltown Stadium sets the stage for a gripping western derby, with the wooden spoon on the line for the loser. Wests Tigers, who finished last in 2022 and …

In the only inconsequential game of the round, the Brisbane Broncos aim to close a disappointing season on a high, while the minor premiership-winning Melbourne Storm gear up for the …

Port Adelaide has bounced back strongly, going 8-1 since their loss to the Lions, improving their contest balance and accountability across the ground. Meanwhile, Geelong appears the least threatening based …

This match could be the highlight of the round as the Sydney Roosters aim to hold onto their spot in the top two, while the Canberra Raiders fight to stay …

Newcastle’s hopes for a finals spot may hinge on earlier results, but a home win against the out-of-contention Gold Coast on Sunday keeps them in contention for eighth place. The …

Cronulla is peaking at the right time, aiming to secure a top-four spot and push for a home qualifying final as they face the Warriors on Saturday night. The Sharks …

It’s a high-stakes Battle of Brisbane as the Dolphins and Broncos clash in a must-win contest to stay in the Top 8 race. Both teams are tied for ninth, just …

St George Illawarra holds eighth place, but their first finals spot since 2018 is on shaky ground. With a tough final-round matchup against Canberra and a poor point differential, this …

Penrith’s top-four hopes are suddenly in jeopardy as they face depleted South Sydney at home, needing a win to regain form. The Panthers, missing star Nathan Cleary due to a …

The Bulldogs are on a roll, chasing a top-four finish with five straight wins, including three by 16-plus points, as they head into a clash with Manly, who are fighting …