Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sebastian Kris was sent off for the ugliest of lifting tackles gone wrong, and while it wasn't always pretty, Cronulla have secured a hard fought 24-6 win and a home final, but it might have cost them yet another fullback.

PointsBet Stadium erupted, and former Sharks coach Ricky Stuart found seemingly every eyeball on him, when Kris dumped Sione Katoa on his head in the 59th minute and a tense game was turned the same way.

With Cronulla hanging onto a tight 10-6 lead but playing nowhere near their best, a probing crossfield kick was sent Katoa's way.

He was more than up to the examination, flying high with a clutch take. Kris then got...

All four week-one finals matches could be sold out for the first time in the NRL era, which Peter V'landys said would compensate for any revenue loss due to lacklustre seasons from traditional Sydney heavyweights.

Having already set attendance records during the 2023 season, the NRL's finals series is set to hit the road with at least two matches to be played in Brisbane and others in Auckland, Melbourne and Newcastle throughout September.

Sydney's two newest stadiums - Allianz Stadium and CommBank Stadium - are expected to lay dormant with only minor premiers Penrith and Cronulla earning hosting rights out of the Sydney teams.

The...