Grant Chapman

The veteran winger captured the Simon Mannering Medal for the third time in his illustrious career.

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is sure his old club has brighter days ahead, but counterpart Andrew Webster is searching for one last ingredient.

The Panthers survive to continue their drive for a fifth straight NRL championship.

The four-time defending NRL champions will come to Mt Smart with nine wins in their last 10 outings against the Wahs.

Five players - and a head coach - have passed through the Penrith programme on their way to Mt Smart.

No other team won as many squeakers as the Auckland-based side.

Injuries have seen the specialist second-rower often required at centre this season - with mixed results.

The rugby league side are scheduled for 6.05pm Saturday NZT, with the rugby kicking off an hour later.

Analysis: A galling loss and another terrible injury have left a sour taste from the NRL regular season finale, says Grant Chapman.

The front-rower has now scored the NRL's fastest try - but to no avail.

The Auckland NRL team face emotional scenes at Brookvale, as Manly farewell one of their favourite sons.

The Auckland club still has a shot at fourth - and an extra life - but need other things to go their way.

How can the NRL final round influence playoff standings and match-ups?

Enlisted to replace pregnant sevens star Michaela Brake, the specialist halfback is hitting her straps in an unfamiliar role.

Parramatta have won five of their last six meetings and arrive at Mt Smart off the back of their best NRL performance this season.

The door of opportunity has opened wide for the club's prodigies and they have taken their chances eagerly.

The four-time defending champions will sit their entire starting line-up against Canterbury Bulldogs.

Lock Laishon Albert-Jones has been banned two weeks for a careless high tackle against Cronulla.

Sevens star Jorja Miller and Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored try doubles as the Black Ferns began their Rugby World defence. Audio

The defending champions scored eight tries, but ended the contest with injury concerns.

Analysis: After a three-game skid, the Warriors are now gathering momentum, while those around them fall.

The rugby union convert sits atop the competition's tryscoring, with two hattricks under her belt.

The two-time Olympic sevens champion is expecting her first baby in March 2026.

Bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast have won six of their last seven encounters against their Auckland rivals.

The Auckland side have two players pregnant, another with season-ending injury and two more suspended.