Michael Nicholls

Penrith are building nicely despite injury and Origin setbacks, while the Eels are again reeling without Mitch Moses. The Panthers have won the last three derbies but rarely by big …

The Warriors’ depth is being sorely tested after two tough losses and injuries to key playmakers. The Tigers, meanwhile, have shown signs of life behind a makeshift spine. The Warriors …

The Bulldogs have dropped two straight but now face the NRL’s second-leakiest defence in North Queensland. The Cowboys have lost seven of their last nine and continue to concede soft …

The Roosters are reeling from an Origin hangover loss to the Tigers but should bounce back against a Dragons side with just two wins from their last 14 against the …

The surging Storm are gunning for six straight wins as they hit the road to face a patchy Knights outfit. Melbourne have overcome Origin disruptions with aplomb, while Newcastle’s effort …

A pivotal clash in the top-eight race sees the 10th-placed Sharks host the seventh-placed Dolphins, with both clubs locked in a four-way tie on 20 points. Cronulla are struggling, losing …

Port Adelaide and West Coast will square off at Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon in a clash between two sides languishing in the bottom half of the AFL ladder. The …

Sydney will make the trip to Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face a St Kilda side mired in a tough stretch of form. The Swans, while clinging to faint …

Melbourne and North Melbourne will meet at the MCG on Sunday afternoon in a battle between two struggling sides looking to salvage something from a tough season. The Demons have …

Fremantle and Hawthorn are set for a high-stakes Saturday night clash at Optus Stadium, with both clubs firmly in the finals mix. The Dockers slipped a rung below the Hawks …

Two proud clubs now searching for answers, Essendon and Richmond will collide under lights at the MCG on Saturday night. Both teams enter the contest amid prolonged slumps, with Essendon …

GWS and Geelong will renew hostilities at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday afternoon in their first Sydney meeting since 2020. While the venue has changed, recent history favours the Giants, who …

The Western Bulldogs and Adelaide will clash at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a pivotal contest shaping the top-four race. Both clubs enter the matchup with identical patterns—dominant against …

Gold Coast will look to announce itself as a true contender when it hosts ladder-leaders Collingwood at People First Stadium on Friday night. The Suns cruised to a 41-point win …

Brisbane will aim to tighten its grip on a top-four berth when it takes on an under-siege Carlton outfit at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. The Lions have made Docklands …

The 2025 State of Origin series comes down to a blockbuster decider at Accor Stadium, where Queensland will look to seal a stunning upset over New South Wales. The Maroons …

Manly will look to keep their finals hopes alive when they host a depleted and out-of-sorts South Sydney at 4 Pines Park on Saturday afternoon. The Sea Eagles bounced back …

The resurgent Sydney Roosters will be eyeing a third straight win during the Origin period when they host a struggling Wests Tigers outfit on Sunday. The Roosters have won five …