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The NRL finals approach as teams assess their standings heading into Round 20 of 2025.
The bye rounds are over, and the run to the NRL finals is about to go up the gears.
With eight weeks to go, it's time to take stock of where every team sits, the run to the finish line, and just who is likely to play finals footy.
Here is the state of play heading into Round 20 of the 2025 NRL season.
Current position: 1st, 32 points, +108
Byes remaining: 1
Parramatta Eels confirm signing of Jack de Belin, enhancing team experience alongside recent additions.
The Parramatta Eels have finally confirmed the signing of St George Illawarra Dragons forward Jack de Belin.
First reported some weeks ago, de Belin's departure from the Dragons was confirmed by the joint-venture, but his addition to the blue and gold roster wasn't.
Parramatta, once the home of options in the player's favour, have changed tact in recent seasons, with this being their second club option in as many years after locking former Canterbury Bulldogs and State of Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr in on one last year.
Jason Ryles, per the Eels' media release, said de Belin would be a 'valuable addition to the team, bringing experience to...
NRL's young talent shines, with Katoa, Strange, Purdue, and Papalii showcasing promising futures as playmakers.
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has dominated the spotlight in recent weeks but the NRL is flush with rising playmakers.
In Canberra, Ethan Strange is enjoying a breakout season with the ladder leaders in the No.6 jumper with his electrifying running game.
While the likes of Cowboys livewire Jaxon Purdue and Parramatta's Joash Papalii have the all the hallmarks of future stars in the halves at their respective clubs.
We take a look at the NRL's class of five-eighths and halfbacks aged 21 and under, ranking them based on their 2025 season and future potential.