The NRL has been handed two all-Sydney derbies, a clash between old rivals Melbourne and Cronulla, and Kalyn Ponga's return home to start the finals.

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...

Two of the NRL's premier second-rowers will do battle when Canterbury and Manly return to the finals in an elimination clash.

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

In what is a rinse and repeat of 12 months ago, Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga will enter the NRL finals series as the in form player in the...

In what is a rinse and repeat of 12 months ago, Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga will enter the NRL finals series as the in form player in the...

The NRL risks the embarrassing scenario of the Sharks playing in front of less than 15,000 fans at Allianz Stadium while the Swans have a full house...

The NRL risks the embarrassing scenario of the Sharks playing in front of less than 15,000 fans at Allianz Stadium while the Swans have a full house...

The NRL risks the embarrassing scenario of the Sharks playing in front of less than 15,000 fans at Allianz Stadium while the Swans have a full house...

The NRL risks the embarrassing scenario of the Sharks playing in front of less than 15,000 fans at Allianz Stadium while the Swans have a full house...