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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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'Ridiculous' for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL

Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.

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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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Papenhuyzen set to Storm into first week of NRL finals

Ryan Papenhuyzen is confident he will return from leg bone bruising and play for Melbourne in their NRL qualifying final against Cronulla.

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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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Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins' finals hopes dashed

Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.

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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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Sharks underdogs, but eye top-four respect in finals

The often-downplayed Cronulla have made clear they belong in the NRL's top four, and want to be held in the same regard as their rivals during the finals.

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Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks

Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla.

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NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

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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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Why rivals' messages made James Fisher-Harris emotional

He's known as one of the NRL's toughest customers but even James Fisher-Harris has his emotional moments.

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Panthers book home final with nervy win over Gold Coast

Penrith have secured second spot on the NRL ladder with a surprisingly hard-fought win over 14th-placed Gold Coast at Penrith Park.

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Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final

North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.

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Big Red answers Raiders prayers with miracle late try

In possibly his last game for the club, Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh sealed a thrilling comeback victory over St George to keep their slim finals hopes alive.

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Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation

Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him.

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Crichton free for NRL finals but Koroisau cops big ban

Sydney Roosters second-rower Angus Crichton has dodged suspension for raising his forearm into the neck of South Sydney forward Tallis Duncan.

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Mother's fears almost halted Nawaqanitawase's NRL dream

No one was happier to see Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase safely complete his first NRL game than his mother Fiona.

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Roosters shaky but pass first test since injury crisis

The Sydney Roosters were far from convincing, but have emerged eight-point winners in their first game since losing Sam Walker, Victor Radley and Brandon Smith.

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Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt

Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.

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Dragons, Raiders can't believe in rugby league miracle

St George Illawarra and Canberra need a rugby league miracle to make the finals, but neither side will go out chasing a win of 80 points.

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Souths weigh up next move as NRL hold over Mitchell ban

South Sydney have refused to declare the Latrell Mitchell saga over as the club considers a response to the NRL's claim the No.1 must serve his ban in 2025.

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Dolphins dynamo Fuller proves 'too small' critics wrong

Dolphins fullback Trai Fuller was told he was too small to make it, but he was determined to follow in the footsteps of heroes Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell.

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Anti-gambling ads to ‘swarm’ key Labor seats during footy finals season

Exclusive: Alliance for Gambling Reform to ramp up pressure on Albanese government to impose a full gambling ad ban

AAP

Knights prepared for golden point in top-eight shootout

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien expects a tense finish to his side's must-win match against the Dolphins, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the NRL finals.

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