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Walker unpacks miracle return, contract talks and more

Sam Walker has revealed the details of the 24/7 recovery operation that got him back in record time from injury to fire Sydney Roosters into the grand final.

AAP · 4h ago

Third time lucky: Collins' long trek to overdue decider

Lindsay Collins is keen to make an impact in his first NRL decider after being the unlucky omission following the Roosters' last two preliminary final wins.

AAP · 9h ago

Red, blue and unforgettable: why this Knights finals run means everything

Win or lose - this team has done our region proud.

Newcastle Herald · 11h ago

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Premiership redemption on menu for Kernick's Roosters

Former Dally M winner Olivia Kernick is up front about what the major motivation for the Roosters is as they home in on NRLW Premiership glory.

AAP · 13h ago

Roosters into NRLW grand final but Raiders left fuming

The Canberra Raiders believe a no-try ruling changed the momentum of their NRLW preliminary final and handed victory to the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · 18h ago

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits.

AAP · Sep 26

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.

AAP · Sep 26

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'Not about Manly': DCE eyes fairytale Roosters finish

Daly Cherry-Evans says accepting 2026 was his last year in the NRL allowed him the chance to win a second title and opened a door to finish in Super League.

AAP · Sep 26

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.

AAP · Sep 26

'I'll be dreaming again': Rooster wants more in decider

The highlight reel keeps on growing for Mark Nawaqanitawase, prolonging his stint in the NRL for another week as he targets a premiership to add to his resume.

AAP · Sep 25

Blue snags and a fleet of buses: city swept up in Knights' final fever

Everyone is getting on the Knights' bandwagon this week.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25

One headache clears for Roosters but another looms

Victor Radley has learnt his grand final fate after a hip-drop tackle, while Connor Watson is hoping to be cleared to play for the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Sep 25

Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final

Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other.

AAP · Sep 25

Penrith must mind the age gap to stop evergreen Gagai

Penrith's Casey McLean knows he has a job on his hands to contain ageless Newcastle centre Dane Gagai.

AAP · Sep 25

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AAP · Sep 25

Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights' NRL revival

Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.

AAP · Sep 24

'Unique': Titans meet Q Cup player of year Woodbridge

Western Clydesdales fullback Chris Woodbridge does things on a footy field his co-coach Shane Walker has never seen - and NRL clubs are taking note.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song?

For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final. But everyone has a different story about what actually went down

AAP · Sep 24

Bostock siblings on track for perfect league seasons

Dolphins centre Jack Bostock and Gold Coast winger Indie Bostock have not lost a game this year and the siblings aim to extend their runs in preliminary finals.

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AAP · Sep 24

Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader

For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that.

AAP · Sep 24

Walker's on but Woolf 'wouldn't swap' his own No.7

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 24

'All or nothing': Crichton craves dream NRL farewell

Rugby-bound Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton knows his NRL career is coming to a close and is desperate to go out with a bang.

AAP · Sep 24

Big Dog: how cleanskin Rooster replaced JWH as top prop

Following in the footsteps of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is no simple task, but Naufahu Whyte has stepped up as the leader of the Sydney Roosters' pack.

AAP · Sep 23

V'landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role

Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years.

AAP · Sep 23

AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series

A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 23

'Keep playing like Novocastrians': Knights fans dare to believe in miracles

The city is getting behind the Knights in their surprising finals run.

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