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theage.com.au > sport > nrl > nrlw-finals-week-one-20260908-p60vah.html

NRLW finals 2026: Wests Tigers’ turnaround from wooden spooners to top-four contenders

8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (454+ words) September 13, 2026 — 1:40pm It’s been 15 long years, but the Wests Tigers are finally playing finals football again. For the first time since 2011, a top-grade Tigers team will play a match at the business end of the season, thanks to the club’s NRLW side…...

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theage.com.au > sport > nrl > sharks-boss-says-it-s-time-to-end-embarrassing-stadium-debate-even-if-that-means-defeat-20260913-p60wvg.html

Sharks boss says it’s time to end ‘embarrassing’ stadium debate. Even if that means defeat

8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (752+ words) September 13, 2026 — 1:40pm Cronulla chief executive Dino Mezzatesta fears the Sharks may never host an NRL final in their own backyard again, but says the NRL should implement a blanket finals policy that will ensure all clubs are treated the same. The…...

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theage.com.au > sport > afl > fagan-got-nasty-at-four-players-for-the-first-time-this-year-it-sparked-carnage-for-the-crows-20260912-p60wtg.html

Fagan got ‘nasty’ at four players for the first time this year. It sparked carnage for the Crows

21+ hour, 2+ min ago   (1005+ words) September 13, 2026 — 12:53am Brisbane: For the first time this year, Chris Fagan felt he needed to target one group of players and ensure they knew their performances hadn’t been up to scratch. The Brisbane Lions’ small forwards were in the firing line,…...

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theage.com.au > sport > afl > brisbane-lions-v-adelaide-player-ratings-fagan-s-men-who-stood-tallest-after-embarrassment-against-swans-20260912-p60wu0.html

Brisbane Lions v Adelaide player ratings: Fagan’s men who stood tallest after embarrassment against Swans

22+ hour, 51+ min ago   (1098+ words) The Brisbane Lions lost their first final last year. What happened next? A barnstorming run through their semi-final and preliminary final, back to the big dance, and another premiership to top it all off. They’re on track for a repeat…...

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theage.com.au > sport > nrl > dolphins-into-nrl-s-final-four-with-comeback-win-over-warriors-20260912-p60wsy.html

Dolphins into NRL’s final four with comeback win over Warriors

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (567+ words) September 12, 2026 — 6:33pm For nearly four decades Brisbane has been the Broncos’ turf, a status earned with seven premierships and a galaxy of stars. On the penultimate weekend of this season, however, Suncorp Stadium will be painted red and white. The new…...

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theage.com.au > sport > nrl > look-who-is-back-running-huge-finals-boost-for-roosters-20260912-p60ws6.html

Look who is back running: Huge finals boost for Roosters

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (461+ words) September 12, 2026 — 2:34pm Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is convinced rookie utility Hugo Savala can handle the heat of NRL finals action, but it could be a temporary solution with star halfback Sam Walker back running. Walker had ankle surgery on August…...

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theage.com.au > sport > afl > the-unique-docker-standing-between-the-swans-and-another-grand-final-20260912-p60wr2.html

The ‘unique’ Docker standing between the Swans and another grand final

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (695+ words) September 12, 2026 — 1:40pm After completing an intense week of training on Friday afternoon, Swans players were divided on what to do that evening. Some wanted to watch the semi-final between Fremantle and Geelong, which would determine their opponent in next weekend’s preliminary…...

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theage.com.au > sport > nrl > wayne-bennett-has-never-liked-the-bunker-he-wants-it-gone-after-friday-night-20260911-p60wix.html

Wayne Bennett wants the bunker gone after two big calls went against him. The NRL has had its say

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (834+ words) Updated September 12, 2026 — 12:10pm,first published September 12, 2026 — 12:06am The NRL has backed two crucial officiating decisions that went against South Sydney in their 20-10 loss to Newcastle that prompted Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett to call for the bunker to be abolished. Bennett blasted the…...

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theage.com.au > sport > nrl > farnworth-can-t-forget-his-finals-heartbreak-his-fab-five-can-right-those-wrongs-20260909-p60vri.html

Farnworth can’t forget his finals heartbreak. His fab five can right those wrongs

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (818+ words) September 10, 2026 — 7:55pm The scars from his last foray in finals football may linger, but Herbie Farnworth enters the 2026 series as a changed man, and a key member of arguably the most lethal backline in the NRL. The Dolphins centre looms as…...

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theage.com.au > national > western-australia > point-to-prove-dockers-star-primed-for-cats-clash-20260909-p60vu6.html

Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (432+ words) September 9, 2026 — 2:17pm Fremantle’s “once-in-a-generation” star Shai Bolton is being tipped to bounce back with a vengeance when he takes on Geelong in Friday night’s AFL semi-final blockbuster in Perth. The Dockers are staring down the barrel of a straight-sets finals exit…...