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.
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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.
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.
Hughes primed to end 32-year wait for Kiwi halves
Jahrome Hughes is in line to become the first Kiwi halfback to win the Dally M Medal in 32 years, one season after Shaun Johnson cruelly missed out.
Penrith’s Turuva feels the pain of a GF he didn’t play
Departing Penrith winger Sunia Turuva wasn't part of the Panthers side that lost the 2020 grand final to Melbourne, yet he still suffered the hurt.
Maguire’s hunger for premiership spurs Broncos tilt
Michael Maguire has become the new Brisbane Broncos coach on a three-year deal, after being released from his contract with NSW.
Maguire’s NSW release official, free to join Broncos
Michael Maguire is officially free to become Brisbane's next NRL coach, after the NSW Rugby League confirmed he would be released from his State of Origin role.
Storm bolter gets title nod after Asofa-Solomona ban
With just six NRL games under his belt, Melbourne bolter Lazarus Vaalepu is the least experienced player to line up for an NRL grand final.
NRL concede bunker got obstruction call wrong
Graham Annesley has admitted the NRL was wrong to deny Penrith a preliminary-final try against Cronulla, in a bid to clear up confusion on concussions.
Munster ready for more Martin niggle in NRL grand final
Cameron Munster has revealed he has off-field history with Penrith's Liam Martin, who will try to rattle the Storm star in the NRL grand final.
Wheels in motion as NSWRL meet on Maguire’s contract
The NSW Rugby League board have met to discuss Michael Maguire's contract, as the Blues' State of Origin coach edges towards taking over at Brisbane.
Penrith take pride in those who have come and gone
Penrith's list of former players during their dynasty sits at 31 players, but somehow the Panthers are still preparing for a fifth-straight NRL grand final.
Storm to heed Cronk lesson with Cleary shoulder injury
Melbourne stars Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes says the Storm have learnt better than to target Nathan Cleary's injured shoulder in the NRL grand final.
Asofa-Solomona fails to overturn NRL ban, will miss GF
Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss the NRL grand final after failing to have his high tackle charge downgraded.
Sharks left speechless after pulling off NRLW first
Cronulla coach Tony Herman was lost for words after his NRLW team managed an unprecedented shut-out against Brisbane to seal a maiden grand final berth.
Bears fall, but bid for ending NRL hibernation rises
North Sydney's miserable luck continued in the NSW Cup grand final, but their hopes of reinstatement to the NRL are gaining momentum.
Roosters to face Cronulla in NRLW grand final
The Sydney Roosters have beaten reigning champions Newcastle for a place in the NRLW grand final against Cronulla, who upset minor premiers Brisbane.
Sharks’ Toby Rudolf set to miss Las Vegas for tripping
Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf has been handed a one-game ban for tripping Isaah Yeo in the Sharks' preliminary final loss to Penrith.
Alamoti’s journey from injury despair to grand final
Penrith centre Paul Alamoti thought his season might have been over when he broke his arm -- but now he's just 80 minutes from premiership glory.
Munster’s $1.4m sacrifice may net Premiership reward
It was Penrith's dominance that prompted Cameron Munster to make a $1.4 million sacrifice and stay at Melbourne. He can make that worthwhile in the grand final.
Retiring Luke Keary hailed as all-time Roosters great
He holds a special place in rugby league history with Ron Coote and now retiring playmaker Luke Keary is being hailed as a Sydney Roosters all-time great.
No Cleary sanction after ‘unhelpful’ bunker critique
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will escape sanction for his attack on NRL bunker officiating after a contentious no-try call in the Panthers' preliminary final win.
Sharks edging closer to match NRL’s best: Fitzgibbon
Defeated Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes his side are beginning to show signs they can threaten the dominance of Penrith and Melbourne.
Experience shows as Sharks fall at preliminary hurdle
Cronulla entered their preliminary final against Penrith with only a fraction of the big-game experience their rivals possessed, and it showed.
History beckons for Panthers, but so must discipline
Penrith must tighten up their act now they're through to a fifth consecutive NRL grand final after an error-prone win over Cronulla in the preliminary final.
Cleary dismisses injury fears, fires Penrith into GF
Nathan Cleary has put Penrith on the cusp of a fourth-straight NRL premiership as the Panthers claimed a 26-6 win over Cronulla.
Nothing Strange about Jasmin’s star turn under dad
Sydney Roosters centre Jasmin Strange and coach John Strange will be the first father-daughter duo to feature in an NRLW grand final if they beat the Knights.
Asofa-Solomona hit with long ban, risks missing GF
Melbourne will consult lawyers before deciding whether to fight Nelson Asofa-Solomona's four-game ban, in a bid to have him available for the NRL grand final.
Sharks doing best Panthers impersonation in all grades
Cronulla will meet Penrith in the NRL preliminary final, but they are beginning to resemble the Panthers' all-grades success across seniors and juniors.
Waerea-Hargreaves hopes there’s scope for more like him
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves hopes there is still room for old-school props who play on the limit, now that his NRL career is officially over at the Sydney Roosters.
Storm trio declare they’ll be fine for NRL grand final
Melbourne's Dally M favourite Jahrome Hughes, captain Harry Grant and centre Nick Meaney are all adamant injuries won't rule them out of the NRL grand final.