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A feelgood story or the Swiss watch of rugby league? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals

Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and who’ll give you dirty looks based on your pick

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Braydon Trindall's path from drug test to career best

Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has endured a tumultuous NRL season but heads into the finals on the back of career-best form.

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Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point

Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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Luki emerges as Cowboys' weapon after early injury woes

North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki warmed up for NRL finals with the best game of his career and is now forming a lethal combination with Jeremiah Nanai.

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Roosters eye off greatest feat if they survive injuries

The Sydney Roosters insist they are better placed for a title tilt than in recent years, despite needing to defy history and a raft of injuries to be premiers.

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Maddick gives Broncos backline X-factor edge

Record breaking Brisbane No.1 Hayley Maddick is slight in stature and big on impact with her silver service passing game a key against NRLW leaders Cronulla.

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DCE not rushed on contract call as free-agency looms

Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become one of the highest paid players on the open market, but the Manly halfback says he has not considered his future beyond 2025.

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Reggae, country music to keep firebrand Leniu cool

Spencer Leniu says he expects to be targeted by his old club Penrith in the NRL finals, as the Sydney Roosters prop plans to "go to war" with ex-teammates.

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Cleary in, as Roosters vow to "welcome" him back

Penrith have declared star No.7 Nathan Cleary a certain starter for their home qualifying final with the Sydney Roosters.

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Xerri aims to forge his own next chapter in NRL finals

Canterbury's Bronson Xerri has detailed how he hopes to one day not be known as the man who served a ban for steroid use, ahead of his return to the NRL finals.

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'Be careful': The player feedback Payten needed to hear

Todd Payten has revealed how an honest message from senior players helped change his demeanour and turned North Queensland's NRL season around.

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NRL say referee Gee's demotion based on form

Adam Gee has gone from 2023 grand final referee to not being used in 2024's first four finals games, a decision the NRL say is based on form.

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Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith

Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.

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Fit-again Lodge concedes Manly stint may end soon

Manly prop Matt Lodge is set to enter the NRL's finals unsure on his future, with the front-rower likely to move elsewhere if he can secure a long-term deal.

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Hunt promises surgery for Sharks who cross him in 2025

On the eve of the NRL finals series, Cronulla enforcer Royce Hunt has opened up on his impending move to Wests Tigers.

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Premiership window wide open: Roosters skipper Tedesco

James Tedesco believes the Sydney Roosters are well-equipped to remain one of the NRL's elite clubs even as players exit over the summer.

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'Gone begging': 2021 Storm failure still fires Munster

Melbourne No.6 Cameron Munster is still driven by the hurt of not winning the 2021 NRL title after the side smashed records and claimed the minor premiership.

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Cleary closes in on return after shoulder workout

Penrith teammates expect Nathan Cleary to play in the qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters, after the halfback had his biggest test yet on his shoulder.

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Clifford lives up to his promise of returning to NRL

Cowboys half Jake Clifford knew he wasn't done with the NRL when he moved to England at age 24, but he didn't expect a finals return to come so quickly.

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There’s always next year: what drives the fans of teams that always lose?

All too rare victories, countless floggings, years of heartache and perennially dashed hopes – following serial losers cannot be explained rationally

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Hynes embraces scrutiny, sees silver lining in injury

Nicho Hynes says he has learned to embrace the scrutiny with his job as Cronulla's halfback, after returning from an ankle injury for the NRL finals.

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Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk

Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.

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'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins

Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.

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New recruits primed to steel ill-disciplined Dragons

St George Illawarra fans have more signings to look forward to as coach Shane Flanagan eyes adding new steel to his side following a disappointing NRL season.

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Ciraldo adamant Bulldogs' woes can be easily fixed

Canterbury have endured their two worst weeks of the season on the eve of the NRL's finals, but coach Cameron Ciraldo is adamant things can be turned around.

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