Michael Nicholls

It might not be the standout game on the fixture, but this late afternoon clash between the Dees and Giants on Sunday could hold some serious weight as far as …

They were missing their captain James Sicily, but the Hawks were arguably the most disappointing team last week. Like they’ve done at times all season, Hawthorn burst from the gates …

The inaugural derby between Brisbane Broncos and the Dolphins was a match for the ages, but the return clash – the first-ever premiership fixture held at The Gabba – sees …

It’s impossible to avoid the overriding storyline of this clash: North Queensland seeking retribution for a horrific 66-18 loss to Wests Tigers just six weeks ago. The Leichhardt Oval encounter …

A massively pivotal encounter in the capital on Saturday as ninth-placed Gold Coast eyes off an opportunity to leapfrog sixth-placed Canberra on the ladder. The Raiders have won eight of …

The sixth-placed Bombers face a favourable run home, but there’s nothing easy about this week’s clash against red-hot Port Adelaide at the MCG. Essendon fans need no reminding of their …

The Suns square up for a serious litmus test on Saturday afternoon against the competition heavyweights. After a disappointing effort the week prior against Carlton, the Suns responded in a …

The Dogs have been their own worst enemy at times, but the way the season is shaping out, they might wind up playing finals when it’s all said and done. …

They might be fighting for a spot in the eight, but the Crows proved yet again that they belong in the finals conversation after losing another nail-biter to Collingwood last …

Two of the competition’s co-leaders lock horns in their first heavyweight showdown of 2023, though the absence of Nathan Cleary takes the hype out of this one somewhat – and …

The Warriors return to Auckland hunting four straight wins for the first time since early-2018, hosting stalling heavyweights South Sydney Rabbitohs, who have hit the skids over the past month …

The second Grand Final rematch of the season awaits on Friday night, and if it turns out anything like April’s 93-point blowout, it could be one big fizzer. The Cats …

The stakes are high for Richmond with a spot in the eight still up for grabs. Six weeks ago, the Tigers’ season looked almost over, but with three straight wins …

The round kicks off with a clash between bitter neighbouring rivals, with Cronulla aiming to reestablish themselves as a title contender and St George Illawarra trying to salvage something from …

A pivotal encounter for both teams with the 11th-placed Sydney Roosters desperate to build some momentum and seventh-placed Canberra looking to bounce back from a pre-bye beatdown. The Roosters held …

South Sydney Rabbitohs

North Queensland’s mini-resurgence receives an acid test courtesy of a post-Origin trip to Sydney to take on heavyweight Souths. The Cowboys were understandably written off after conceding 66 points to …

After a month-long blip, Brisbane Broncos are again riding high at the top of the NRL ladder after navigating a taxing Origin period superbly so far. They are chasing four …

Archrivals Melbourne and Manly square off for the second time this season, the Storm flying in third with four wins from their last five and the 12th-placed Sea Eagles on …