The Warriors’ 2023 magic carpet ride will carry them back across the Tasman for a preliminary showdown with the Broncos after they downed the Knights 40-10 at Go Media Stadium.

A 79th minute try has kept Melbourne’s 2023 premiership dreams alive after overcoming a gallant Roosters side 18-13 at AAMI Park on Friday.

Storm winger Xavier Coates has taken part in restricted training exercises this week and is hopeful of being declared fit to take on the Roosters.

A Kalyn Ponga penalty goal after 89 minutes of drama and chaos at McDonald Jones Stadium has seen the Knights beat the Raiders 30-28 and continue their remarkable late-season charge into Finals Week Two.

The Roosters’ premiership dream remains alive in 2023 after a late Sam Walker field goal saw them to a 13-12 victory over the Sharks in a chaotic elimination final last night.

Defending champions Penrith took a giant step towards a premiership three-peat with a 32-6 win over the Warriors at BlueBet Stadium on Saturday.

The Broncos are one win away from their first grand final berth in 17 years after a 26-0 shutout of a Storm side left devastated by a serious ankle injury to Ryan Papenhuyzen.

17-year-old Lemeki Radovu signed a three-year contract with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys today.

The Cronulla Sharks will host the Sydney Roosters on their home turf in week one of the elimination finals, after their 24-6 win over the Canberra Raiders yesterday.

The Sharks have secured home field advantage for Finals Week One after getting past a Raiders side – who played the final 20 minutes a man down following the dismissal of Seb Kris – 24-6 on Sunday.

A hat-trick to Kieran Foran – the first of his NRL career – has helped the Titans end their 2023 campaign on a positive note with a 34-30 victory over the Bulldogs at Cbus Stadium on Sunday.

The Knights outclassed the Dragons 32-12 on Saturday night to secure fifth spot and home advantage in week one of the 2023 finals.