Flanagan backs Ennis over alleged shoulder charge
Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan says his side won't be sweating on the availability of hooker Michael Ennis or whether they will get a qualifying final in Sydney.
Melbourne Storm
Perfect Storm wrap up top spot and Cowboys rematch
The Storm and the Sharks started their finals campaigns a week early at a packed AAMI Park with the Storm taking a handsome win.
Storm expecting sell-out for minor premiership showdown with Cronulla Sharks
Melbourne Storm will have more Victorian support than ever before as they take on Cronulla Sharks for the NRL minor premiership on Saturday night.
NRL boss holds fire on Andrew Fifita but says players must be accountable for friends
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg won't throw the book at Cronulla Sharks prop Andrew Fifita prematurely but he has cautioned all players to be careful who they associate with.
How Bellamy became Flanagan's mentor
Shane Flanagan never won with Craig Bellamy, but he also didn't lose either. Which is why the longtime Melbourne Storm mentor's teachings could come back to bite him in the minor premiership blockbuster.
NRL: Blake Austin joins Canberra Raiders at training a week after breaking hand
Canberra Raiders playmaker Blake Austin is back at training but his NRL finals campaign remains uncertain.
Storm blast NRL over 'embarrassing' minor premiership reward
Melbourne co-owner Matthew Tripp has labelled the $100,000 sum awarded to the minor premiers as "embarrassing" and claims the NRL won't be taken as seriously as the AFL, which offers nearly six times as much in its prizemoney pool.
Jesse Bromwich says Smith, Cronk don't need bodyguards for Sharks clash
In the eyes of Melbourne Storm prop Jesse Bromwich, his captain Cameron Smith isn't Whitney Houston and he isn't Kevin Costner or anyone's bodyguard.
NRL back to bad old days when grapple tackles were rampant
The dreaded grapple tackle is back and it's widespread across the NRL.
NRL's broadcast deal blunder denies free-to-air viewers of minor premiership showdown
The NRL has been left with egg on its face after agreeing to lock in the draw before a ball was kicked this season.
Storm wait on Green but re-sign five other players
Blake Green's future remains in limbo but Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Felise Kaufusi, Mark Nicholls, Kenny Bromwich and Cheyse Blair have all re-signed.
Cameron Smith says refs have to be smarter than staging players
Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith has implored NRL referees to not be fooled by theatrics and staging during the NRL Finals.
Melbourne Storm angry as prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona faces suspension
Melbourne Storm will likely cop an early plea for forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona but the club is unhappy about the charge.
Smith backs Storm to respond to Broncos loss
Melbourne Storm missed big opportunities on and off the field in their loss to Brisbane Broncos but skipper Cameron Smith hasn't lost faith in his side's premiership chances.
Bellamy angry with poor start against Broncos
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy boiled his side's loss to Brisbane Broncos down to a simple thing.
Broncos deliver lesson in knockout football to Storm
Melbourne Storm had a dry run for what a premature finals exit would feel like as Brisbane Broncos marched into AAMI Park and took the points.
Rebounding Broncos ready for Storm: Bennett
Brisbane coach glad clash with Melbourne didn't come month ago.
Storm coy on McLean's return as Broncos await
Melbourne Storm will leave it to game day to decide if they will bring back key prop Jordan McLean against Brisbane Broncos on Friday night.
Nice tries but Vunivalu wants Storm success
The records are nice but with the NRL finals insight Melbourne Storm rookie sensation Suliasi Vunivalu is after more satisfying achievements.
Melbourne Storm star Cooper Cronk says team must take wins from last home games
Melbourne Storm half back Cooper Cronk says he can't recall a home stand like the one his club has leading into the NRL finals.