Shaquai Mitchell has signed a one-year contract extension so will be at South Sydney as brother Latrell looks to bounce back from a turbulent 2024 season.

A masterful display from skipper James Tedesco in his 250th career game led the Roosters to a 40-16 win over the Sea Eagles at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

The naming of the Fiji Bati squad for the October-November competition is being held up due to pending approvals from the NRL.

Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata has highlighted his intention to include local talent in the squad for the upcoming Pacific Bowl Championship, set to take place in Suva next month.

Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata has provided insight into Jarryd Hayne’s potential involvement with the team for the upcoming Pacific Bowl Championship.

Canterbury football boss Phil Gould says it is “too early” to determine whether Josh Addo-Carr has played his last Bulldogs game as the winger prepares to front the NRL integrity unit over his cocaine saga.

Cronulla are sitting on the verge of unwanted history, with their seven-match losing streak in finals matches now the equal-worst of the NRL era.

The Sea Eagles outlasted the Bulldogs 24-22 in an epic sudden-death semi-final at Accor Stadium.

Kyle Feldt helped ensure his NRL career would last at least another week after inspiring the Cowboys to a 28-16 win against the Knights in Saturday night’s elimination final in Townsville.

A Harry Grant hat-trick helped ensured that the Storm captain’s 100th NRL appearance would be in a grand final qualifier after demolishing Cronulla 37-10 at AAMI Park.

The Panthers dominated the Roosters 30-10, sending a strong message to their finals rivals. Halfback Nathan Cleary was in top form in his return from injury.

Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr has stood himself down on the eve of the NRL finals after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine.