Melbourne Storm's Jack Howarth had more on show than he bargained for in the preliminary final win over the Roosters.
Nathan Cleary suffered a shoulder injury,but his father Ivan was unhappy with a decision by the Bunker official.
The Storm are through to another grand final following a 48-18 win over the Roosters – but they risk losing Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension for a high shot.
Wyatt Raymond,with the rugby league world sweating on which button he pressed,kept his calm and awarded the try that proved the difference as the Cowboys ended the Knights’ season
Less than 24 hours after Nathan Cleary produced a superstar return for the Panthers,Jahrome Hughes was at his lethal best as the Melbourne Storm blew away Cronulla 37-10.
Canterbury blew a chance to host an elimination final on Saturday – and the result could now cost the NRL a seven-figure sum in gate takings next week.
St George Illawarra almost pulled off the unlikeliest comeback in the NRL era,but now find themselves at risk of missing the finals.
His teammates knew how much just being there meant to the club after the death of his mother – and it might be a valuable lesson for the Rabbitohs’ most influential star.
Melbourne’s livewire fullback hobbled off the field in the first half of a match that kept North Queensland on track for a home final.
The New Zealand international was making his comeback from a four-match ban,but was sent to the sin-bin on a day of a drama.
Newcastle had everything to play for at PointsBet Stadium but were unable to turn a halftime lead into a win.