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Player ratings: ‘Rocks and diamonds’ display cruels Cowboys in bitter exit
Cronulla were forced to abandon their beloved Shark Park, but it mattered little in a decisive sudden-death win.
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Player ratings: Warriors star ‘largely invisible’ as major change looms
Winning away in Auckland is always a tough ask, but the Dolphins did the impossible in a dramatic clash.
Mole’s season review: Bulldogs’ fall from grace leaves Gus with big questions
After finishing third on the ladder in 2025, the Canterbury Bulldogs’ season was a ‘massive fall from grace’ for the club.
Player ratings: ‘Uncharacteristic errors’ sum up Bunnies demise
The elimination final between the Knights and Rabbitohs had a simple conclusion and now the latter is off to Mad Monday and Newcastle live another day.
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Mole’s season review: ‘Spectacular failure’ led Eels to Luai gamble that might backfire
It’s been a season of woe for the Parramatta Eels after a poor roster and ‘cruel’ injury run hindered their chances to fire up.
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Mole’s season review: ‘Dreadful’ collapse puts Benji’s job in danger
As the Tigers season ‘spectacularly’ fell apart in 2026, fans are still desperately waiting for their talent to start performing like finals contenders.
Mole’s season review: Origin star ‘totally lost his way’ as Broncos burned
Where do you even start to analyse what went so badly wrong at the Broncos in 2026?
Mayor launches bid against ‘unaccountable’ Tigers bosses amid 15-year misery
The mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne, is setting up a fan forum to put the heat on the Holman Barnes Group.
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Mole’s season review: ‘Same old story’ as $900k Titans star eyes exit
It was sadly the same old story for the Titans in 2026 and now one of their best players could be looking to leave.
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Team of the Week: ‘Devastating’ performance puts finals rivals on notice
In the last round of the home and away season, several superstars warmed up for finals with big performances.
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‘Moment of madness’ shows why Roosters will cut firebrand loose
Spencer Leniu’s moment of madness against South Sydney will cost him more than a spot in the finals.
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Mole’s season review: ‘Better times ahead’ for Dragons after historic rock-bottom season
Rarely has a team that finished with the wooden spoon been so optimistic about what lies ahead than the Dragons.
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Mole’s buys of the year: ‘Feel-good story’ leaves Broncos red faced
The finals are almost upon us, so it’s as good a time to take a look at who benefited from a change of colours.
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Mystery as promising Eels gun ‘disappears’ from team and training
The promising fullback played virtually the entire first three-quarters of the season before suddenly disappearing in recent weeks.
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‘World’s best centre’ turning NRL title race on its head
It’s not often a centre is so influential that he can shape the finals series. That may be different in 2026, with Herbie Farnworth going to another level.
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‘Target on his back’: How young Cleary defied rival’s dirty tactics
Jett Cleary had a target on his back from the moment he took the field for his long-awaited NRL debut for the Warriors against the Knights yesterday.
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Sharks could lose in-form star after manager’s contract reveal
Cronulla are in danger of losing one of their most loyal players, as rival clubs prepare to circle the 26-year-old.
‘Special player’ inks long-term deal after lowball Dogs offer
Jacob Preston has made a huge call on his NRL future after weeks of back-and-forth between his manager and the club.
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‘Reece who?’: Broncos bargain buy spoils legend’s farewell game
Brisbane spoiled the party in Josh Papalii’s farewell in a weekend of upsets. The Mole names his NRL Team of the Week.
Seven clubs circle as Dogs star’s asking price skyrockets
Jacob Preston’s value on the open is going up every game he plays, making it harder and harder for the Bulldogs to retain the star back-rower.