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The Newcastle Knights will look to keep their slim hopes of a top four finish alive when they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders.
Later, the Sharks will aim to continue their NRL winning run against the much-improved Dragons in the local derby at Kogarah.
Cameron Munster has been given a one-match ban for dangerous contact against Sea Eagles forward Taniela Paseka.
Munster was charged after making contact with the side of the knee of the Sea Eagles prop as the third man into a tackle during the first half of the game, which the Storm came from behind to win.
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Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:28pm
Cameron Munster set for dangerous tackle ban
Cameron Munster has been given a one-match ban for grade two dangerous contact against Sea Eagles forward Taniela Paseka.
He can accept one-match with a guilty plea, or risk a two-match suspension if he's found guilty at the panel.
Munster was charged after making contact with the side of the knee of the Sea Eagles prop as the third man into a tackle during the first half of the game, which the Storm came from behind to win.
It was an ugly challenge that saw Paseka in a lot of pain, with Munster himself going to check on his stricken rival as he was helped from the ground.
Paseka did not return to the match.
He was the only player to face a ban after Saturday's matches.
Jason Saab was hit with a grade one high tackle for a shot on Joe Chan in that game.
Broncos Pat Carrigan and Kotoni Staggs were both hit with fines for careless high tackles for the Broncos in their defeat against the Dolphins, with Dolphins star Morgan Knowles joining them.
In the late game both Sean Keppie and Jack de Belin were hit with charges for dangerous contact.
Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:24pm
NRLW Saturday wrap
The Warriors got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals on a blockbuster Saturday of NRLW action.
Canterbury rebounded from their heaviest defeat of the NRLW season by claiming a rollercoaster 28-26 victory over North Queensland, boosting hopes of a first finals appearance.
The Cowboys may be counting more than the cost of Saturday's loss as captain Emma Manzelmann picked up an ankle injury.
The hooker got her foot entangled in a tackle and instantly hobbled off the Belmore Sports Ground field in the 11th minute.
"She's got a bit of an ankle problem. We haven't been able to diagnose it at this point," Cowboys coach Ricky Henry said.
Manzelmann's loss would deal a huge blow to North Queensland's ambitions of avoiding the wooden spoon as they've claimed just one victory this campaign.
Canterbury had the worst possible start when centre Daynah Nankivell was sent to the sin bin for a hip drop tackle, and Cowboys fullback Francesca Goldthorp capitalised to score.
But the Bulldogs flicked a switch, scoring four unanswered tries in 10 minutes to take a 20-6 lead at the break.
Star recruits Margot Vella and Ash Marsters gave the visitors a glimmer of hope before Canterbury's Elizabeth MacGregor crossed in the 48th minute.
Cowboys interchange Tiana Raftstrand-Smith scored a quick double to close the gap to two points.
The Bulldogs hung tough though, as they rallied following their horror 34-4 loss to Brisbane last round.
Later, the Warriors outlined their top-six credentials by defeating Newcastle 22-14 in a pulsating clash at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
After making a series of star-studded roster changes in the off-season, the Kiwis led by former Knights premiership coach Ronald Griffiths entered this year as one of the most anticipated teams.
But they risked falling to a third loss in five games after a crushing 18-16 defeat by Gold Coast last Sunday.
Fired up from an impassioned pre-game ceremony, winger Tysha Ikenasio found back-to-back early four-pointers before Newcastle substitute Simone Karpani stormed over.
Knights recruit Kirra Dibb went on an 80m tear to help the visitors lead 12-10, but the Warriors right edge continued to thrive, and Ikenasio notched her hat-trick before centre Stacey Waaka extended their advantage.
Minutes later, fullback Apii Nicholls pounced on her own kick and chase to seal victory.
At Shark Park, teenage sensation Sienna Ibrahim produced a dazzling debut to help Gold Coast beat an injury-ravaged Cronulla 24-10.
The Sharks casualty ward ballooned in recent days with halfback Chantay Kiria-Ratu (ankle) and winger Cassie Staples injured, while forward Rhiannon Byers, lock Najvada George and centre Annessa Biddle had leg issues.
Despite being without them, Cronulla were valiant, opening the scoring through debutant Milla Elaro after Titans winger Indie Bostock was binned.
But the visitors put foot to throttle, running in three tries to one, including a diving effort from Ibrahim to lead 14-10 at halftime.
After losing winger Georgia Ravics, the Sharks' afternoon worsened as both Ibrahim and lock Sienna Lofipo secured respective doubles and Gold Coast equalled a club-record five consecutive wins.
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Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:19pm
Sunday NRL
Hello everyone and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of the 2026 NRL season.
My name is Simon Smale and, after a trio of absolutely barmy matches yesterday, I genuinely don't know what to expect from today's two games, which sees top-four chasing Newcastle head to Canberra, before the southern derby between Cronulla and St George.
Should be a fun afternoon of football so sit back, put your feet up and join me as Round 23 comes to a close.