Western Bears insist they weren’t low-balling the NRL
The leader of the Western Bears bid Peter Cumins has insisted he did not try to low-ball the NRL with their expansion bid, stating it was unfeasible to pay one.
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Luai to finish stellar season with Samoa captaincy
Wests Tigers recruit Jarome Luai will captain Samoa for the first time when the side embarks on its first Test tour of England.
How iron man Isaah Yeo learned of Australian captaincy
Isaah Yeo has revealed he was unaware of his appointment as Australian captain until tuning in to Mal Meninga's press conference while at home ironing.
It’s a shame to miss World Club Challenge: Panther Yeo
On the back of their grand final win over Melbourne, Penrith have contacted the NRL to explain they will not be able to take part in the World Club Challenge.
Happy Api: Koroisau set to serve NRL ban in Fiji Tests
Wests Tigers captain Apisai Koroisau will be able to use the Pacific Championships to absorb his three-match NRL ban for a dangerous throw.
Luai’s call to stay at Penrith in 2018 best of his life
Jarome Luai has revealed the conversation with Phil Gould that convinced him to reject a South Sydney offer and stay at Penrith, well before he was an NRL star.
Similar paths, but halves are now meeting expectations
Luke Brooks and Lachlan Galvin will partner in the halves for the Prime Minister's XIII against Papua New Guinea, but never met in their time at Wests Tigers.
Penrith’s Alamoti wins call-up to stacked Tongan squad
Coach Kristian Woolf is poised to hand Penrith's Paul Alamoti his maiden Tongan Test cap after he received a debut call-up for the Pacific Championships.
Eight debutants in depleted NZ Pacific Champs squad
Stacey Jones has been forced to call up eight debutants and recall a Super League veteran in his first squad as New Zealand's head coach.
Luai leaves Penrith with best win rate in 44 years
Penrith's spiritual leader Jarome Luai will leave the club for Wests Tigers with the best winning strike rate since 1980.
Penrith’s fourth title the finest in their run: Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has told his players their 2024 premiership stands above all their others, after a season in which he questioned his team's hunger.
Dally M winner Kernick dropped from Australian squad
Australia's selectors have made the shock call to drop Sydney Roosters star Olivia Kernick from their Test squad, despite her winning the NRLW's Dally M Medal.
Meninga swings axe as Kangaroos captain Tedesco dropped
Penrith's premiership-winning skipper Isaah Yeo is the new Australian rugby league team captain amid a radical squad overhaul by coach Mal Meninga.
Penrith want full hand of premiership rings in 2025
Penrith built their fourth-straight NRL premiership on a "legacy" motto introduced by coaching staff, but players say there is still far more to be achieved.
Munster cleared over grand-final biting claim
Cameron Munster has avoided any match review committee charge over a claim he bit Paul Alamoti during the NRL grand final, something he denied.
I’d rather retire than sulk about missing GF: Eisenhuth
Matt Eisenhuth insists he's no hard-luck story after being cut from Penrith's 17 the day before the grand-final win over Melbourne.
To’o played through knee pain for battered Panthers
Penrith emerged from their NRL grand-final win over Melbourne battered and bruised, with several players awaiting further advice on injuries and surgeries.
Storm eager for Utoikamanu to help topple Penrith
Shawn Blore says the arrival of Stefano Utoikamanu can further bolster Melbourne's forward pack as they seek to end Penrith's dominance.
Sam Bremner happy to hang the boots up after NRLW title
Veteran Roosters fullback Sam Bremner has explained the reason behind her retirement after winning her first ever NRLW grand final against Cronulla.
Penrith lay claim to being NRL greatest with four-peat
Penrith star Nathan Cleary argues his side have now done everything possible to prove they are the greatest of the NRL era, after their fourth-straight title.
Decision to rule out Howarth try was correct, NRL says
Melbourne will be left to rue a bunker no-try call in the second half of their tight grand final loss to Penrith.
Martin dominates rival Munster to claim Clive Churchill
Liam Martin has become the fourth second-rower of the NRL era to win a Clive Churchill medal after shining in Penrith's 14-6 grand final triumph over Melbourne.
Storm’s big four malfunction in face of Penrith machine
Melbourne's much-vaunted spine quartet have come unstuck on the NRL's biggest stage in the Storm's 14-6 loss to Penrith.
Cameron Munster denies NRL grand final bite allegation
Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster has rubbished suggestions he bit Penrith's Paul Alamoti in the NRL grand final.
Last ride to glory for superstar Penrith halves
It was a fitting end for the NRL's most winning halves combination, Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary starring for Penrith in a fourth consecutive premiership.
Panthers beat Storm for fourth consecutive premiership
Penrith have won a historic fourth consecutive NRL grand final, overcoming minor premiers Melbourne in a gripping 14-6 triumph at Accor Stadium.
Sorensen starts GF, Eisenhuth unlucky Panther again
Matt Eisenhuth is the unlucky man to again miss out on being in Penrith's 17 for an NRL grand final, after Scott Sorensen was named to start against Melbourne.
Roosters survive Cronulla fightback to claim NRLW crown
The Sydney Roosters have secured their second NRLW premiership with a 32-28 win over Cronulla after cutting short a monumental fightback from the Sharks.
Keeley stars as Devils break QLD’s State Champs drought
In the curtain-raiser to NRL grand final day, Norths Devils have ambushed Newtown Jets for a 20-18 win.
NRL’s Hughes, NRLW’s Kelly voted best in 2024 by peers
Melbourne NRL halfback Jahrome Hughes and Sydney Roosters NRLW captain Isabelle Kelly have been voted the best in the game by their peers.
Millie Elliott’s shot at Lazarus-like rugby league feat
Sydney Roosters prop Millie Elliott will become the first NRLW player to win grand finals at three different clubs if her team beats Cronulla at Accor Stadium.