From dirty deeds to dodgy refereeing, there's always plenty to scrap about, writes Winston Aldworth.

Steve Deane profiles Warriors playmaker James Maloney - perhaps the 'find' of the season.

The New Zealand Warriors will be on guard against clocking off when they kick off the NRL playoffs against the Titans tomorrow.

Veteran fullback Preston Campbell has been ruled out with injury by the Gold Coast Titans.

Titans prop Luke Bailey is confident of being passed fit for the NRL finals match against the Warriors on Friday.

An injured Ian Henderson is adamant a few twists and turns remain in his Warriors' career.

New Zealand Warrior Jerome Ropati will be doing some homework on a good mate ahead of the NRL semifinal against Gold Coast.

Brad Fittler has told the Gold Coast Titans they should be "really nervous" ahead of their finals clash with the Warriors.

Roosters five-eighth Todd Carney has survived one of the most dramatic Dally M Medal finishes to win the award by a single point.

New Zealand and Manly centre Steve Matai has been handed a seven-game ban by the NRL judiciary.

Roosters skipper Braith Anasta believes teammate Todd Carney can come from the clouds to take out rugby league's Dally M Medal.

With the Broncos and Cowboys out of the finals Scott Prince believes Queensland will rally behind the Titans on Friday night.

They have been blown away twice by the Titans this season, but the Warriors have some serious wind in their sails.

The Warriors will play the Titans on Friday after they beat the Eels and the Roosters beat the Cowboys - but not by enough.