NRL

The NRL premiers are embroiled in an awards night scandal on the eve of their do-or-die final.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Melbourne are staring down their darkest storm in recent memory ahead of their NRL final against the Bulldogs. Can Craig Bellamy turn the tide?

KIERSTEN DUKE: This September is shaping as one of the closest in recent years and these are the players that could prove the difference for their sides when they need it most.

A Grammy-nominated US artist will deliver the main performance at the 2025 NRL Grand Final on October 5 at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.

One of Penrith’s leaders won’t take on the Warrirors through injury, forcing the premiers to field an inexperienced replacement.

The superstar fullback was forced to leave his teammates as they went through their paces ahead of their qualifying final against Canberra.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Earlier this year I wrote the outgoing Manly star should have not played State of Origin, and after a recent game we had a heated exchange over my call.

The Sharks playmaker was facing a one-match ban over a controversial hip drop tackle charge.

Veteran prop Josh Papalii has suffered an injury at the worst possible time as Canberra prepare for their NRL finals campaign.

The Sharks are considering their next move after their star halfback received the news.

KIERSTEN DUKE: If you finish top of the tree or are happy with your lot in life, it should be nobody’s business who you put out on the field.

A third Storm star has been sidelined for the opening final at least due to concussion after Nelson Asofa-Solomona was handed a ban that could end his time in Melbourne.

WATCH: Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has referenced his controversial toilet video as Brisbane secure fourth spot on the NRL ladder.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Melbourne playmaker Jahrome Hughes has been forced off the field and his season now appears over.

The bombshell move comes just 24 hours after the Reece Walsh toilet saga.