The ABC's managing director David Anderson has announced there will be an independent review into a 2022 story that included an "editing error in the audio" of helmet cam footage captured by commandos.

Braydon Trindall has come of age to help Cronulla end their finals drought, sending North Queensland packing with a 26-18 win at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney will be the heartbreak story of the Lions' second grand final appearance in as many years after dislocating his shoulder.

Brisbane has one hand on a record fifth NRLW minor premiership after coming from behind to thump St George Illawarra 44-14 in Townsville.

Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has scored twice in his 250th NRL match, guiding the Tricolours to a semifinal win over Manly.