Partners since age 15: Cleary, Luai ready for last ride
Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai will gun for a fourth straight premiership in the NRL grand final, but success has been their mantra since Penrith's under-16s.
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Daniher’s 12-month retirement pause to win flag
Joe Daniher would have retired if the Brisbane Lions had won last year's AFL grand final, but he hung around another year before completing his incredible exit.
Ryles continues reshaping Eels with Williams signing
New Parramatta NRL coach Jason Ryles has landed a significant signing in Cronulla forward Jack Williams, who will join the club from next season.
Why Bellamy won’t be coaching NSW Origin side in 2025
Craig Bellamy has ruled out replacing Michael Maguire as NSW State of Origin coach, believing the job should be for someone not in charge of a club.
Luai never forgets first deal that brought dad to tears
Jarome Luai is preparing to play his last NRL game for Penrith, but he will always remember the raw emotion from his family that came with his first contract.
Sergis sacrifice set to pay off in NRLW grand final
Jess Sergis turned down five weeks of wages to ensure she would be fit for the NRLW finals, and the decision is only 70 minutes away from paying off.
Galvin in representative frame, Fittler back coaching
Lachlan Galvin in line for first representative jersey as Brad Fittler prepares to make his return to head coaching with the Prime Minister's XIII.
Panthers’ Big Fish ‘smashing everyone’ from early days
James Fisher-Harris is set to play his last game for Penrith in the NRL grand final, but his first impressions at Penrith as a hungry teenager are long lasting.
Swans not focused on Longmire contract after GF loss
John Longmire is under the spotlight after their AFL grand-final loss, but Sydney chief Tom Harley says the Swans are not focused on the coach's contract.
Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial
Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.
Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.
Storm speedster Coates aiming high against Panthers
Having already tasted the Origin and Test arenas, Storm flyer Xavier Coates is excited to add an NRL grand final - and hopefully premiership - to his resume.
Veteran Lions AFL assistant to take new Crows role
Murray Davis, who coached Brisbane's potent AFL premiership attack, will head to Adelaide in the newly created coaching director role.
Melbourne ready to face off with monster they created
Melbourne's 2020 premiership is one of the club's greatest achievements after a season living out of home, but it also spawned the force that is Penrith.
Nothing untoward in tackle that injured Cleary: King
Melbourne prop Josh King has addressed the tackle that aggravated Nathan Cleary's shoulder injury as the Storm prepare to face Penrith in the NRL grand final.
Bremner’s eyes off last feat in NRLW farewell party
Sam Bremner will retire as one of Australia's greatest ever women's fullbacks, but her return at the Sydney Roosters has been driven by a premiership desire.
Hot-footed Papenhuyzen a cool head in Storm grand final
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his role is to be a calming influence as the Storm prepare for Sunday's grand final against Penrith.
Klein to referee grand final, NRL grants Cleary’s wish
Ashkley Klein will take charge of his third NRL grand final after being rewarded with officiating duties for the decider between Melbourne and Penrith.
Blues players understand Maguire’s sudden exit
NSW State of Origin players say they can completely understand Michael Maguire's sudden exit for Brisbane, claiming they always knew he'd return to club land.
‘Toiler’ Eisenhuth in Panthers squad as Sorensen named
Penrith utility Scott Sorensen is backing himself to pass a late fitness test and line up for the Panthers in Sunday's grand final against Melbourne.
Dolphins sign Daniel Saifiti on three-year deal
Former Newcastle prop Daniel Saifiti will join the Dolphins until the end of 2027 and reunite with former Knights assistant coach Kristian Woolf.
Martin surprised by Munster’s claim of Kangaroos rift
Penrith second-rower Liam Martin has admitted his surprise at Cameron Munster's claims the pair didn't get along in a 2022 Kangaroos camp.
Hughes has been the NRL’s best player this year: Cleary
Jahrome Hughes has won high praise from Nathan Cleary as he enters the Dally M awards night as favourite to snare the NRL's most prestigious individual prize.
Kennedy backs ‘legend’ Sermanni as Matildas interim
Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she's also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.
Green keen for mixed-gender Presidents Cup revamp
World No.7 Hannah Green, ahead of her Australian Open return, says there's been plenty of chat about a mixed-gender international event among LPGA Tour players.
Departing Richmond quartet cop swipe from president
A quartet of Richmond premiership players exiting the club have copped a thinly veiled swipe from the Tigers' president at the best and fairest award.
Aerial ski champion to lead Australian team at Olympics
Aerial skiing great Alisa Camplin-Warner will be chef de mission for the Australian team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, following in the footsteps of Anna Meares.
Liam Henry poised to become Penrith’s new boom-box boss
Prop forward Liam Henry appears in line to take charge of Penrith's famous boom box for the 2025 NRL season.
Swans veteran Parker requests trade to North Melbourne
Sydney veteran Luke Parker wants an AFL trade to the Kangaroos after months of speculation surrounding his playing future.
Masters won’t tempt Phoenix out of rise to pro ranks
Phoenix Campbell will turn professional regardless of the opportunities on offer to the winner of this week's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan.
Cardboard cut-outs: night that ignited Penrith’s rise
Penrith's rise to prominence as one of the NRL's great sides came against Melbourne, in the midst of COVID-19 and in front of 105 spectators at Campbelltown.