Penrith just getting started as they eye four in a row
Penrith have made clear they are not content with stopping at three consecutive NRL premierships, eyeing history in taking out a fourth straight title in 2024.
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Penrith’s Luai set to make crunch contract call
A choice between chasing more premierships with Penrith or a bank-balance boost at a rival club will dominate the off-season for Panthers back Jarome Luai.
Broncos’ Mam set for huge pay rise after GF hat-trick
Ezra Mam's grand final hat-trick in the heartbreaking loss to Penrith is set to earn the flying No.6 a big pay rise and lengthy contract extension at Brisbane.
Yeo’s 10 minutes of uncertainty during HIA purgatory
Undergoing a concussion test in the bowels of Accor Stadium, Penrith's Isaah Yeo had no idea whether the Panthers or the Broncos had the grand-final upper hand.
No haze for Cleary as urge to carry Penrith takes over
Nathan Cleary believes the lessons learned in Penrith's 2020 grand final loss helped prepare him to take Brisbane down in the 2023 decider.
Penrith the undisputed champs – with belt to prove it
Penrith have paraded an undisputed champions' wrestling belt, after making it a theme of their finals run while claiming a third straight NRL premiership.
Upton eyes Jilaroos jersey after NRLW masterclass
Tamika Upton has achieved just about everything in 2023, and will know on Tuesday whether she can add Australian selection to her list.
Cleary channels Johns in stellar GF display: Lockyer
Darren Lockyer has hailed Nathan Cleary's "enormous legacy" and compared him to Andrew Johns after his Clive Churchill Medal winning display in the NRL decider.
Broncos vow to use grand final pain to win comp in 2024
Brisbane squandered a huge lead in the grand final loss to Penrith but the Broncos have vowed to use the hurt as motivation to go one better in 2024.
Broncos will win comps if they learn GF lesson: Walters
Brisbane threw away a golden opportunity in the grand final loss to Penrith but coach Kevin Walters insists they can return to the biggest stage and prevail.
Heartbreak of 2020 steels Cleary for NRL masterclass
Nathan Cleary believes the lessons learned in Penrith's 2020 grand final loss helped prepare him to take Brisbane down in the 2023 decider.
Brisbane player ratings for the NRL grand final
Brisbane were within touching distance of a breakthough NRL premiership, but ultimately fell short 26-24 against Penrith on Sunday night.
Cleary adds to legacy with second Clive Churchill Medal
Nathan Cleary's name has been etched among the greats with a man-of-the-match performance in Penrith's 26-24 grand final defeat of Brisbane.
Errors haunt Broncos despite Ezra Mam genius in GF loss
Brisbane shot themselves in the foot at the start and end of their 26-24 grand final loss to Penrith in a cruel lesson that will haunt them for a long time.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic to take NRL three-peat
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in one of the great grand finals in Sydney.
Clinical Cleary delivers captain’s knock for the ages
Nathan Cleary has delivered Penrith's third-straight premiership with one of the best individual performances in recent grand final history.
Penrith beat Brisbane in classic 2023 NRL grand final
Penrith have marched their way to a third successive NRL premiership, coming from behind to beat Brisbane 26-24 in a pulsating grand final in Sydney.
Griffiths may quit as coach of NRLW champions Newcastle
Ron Griffiths has inspired Newcastle to back-to-back NRLW titles but he may have coached the side for the last time.
Knights win back-to-back NRLW titles, silence doubters
Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Gold Coast 24-18 in a nailbiting NRLW grand final to clinch back-to-back premierships.
Business as usual for rugby league finals despite heat
The NRL on Sunday said it did not expect to enact its heat policy for the men's and women's grand finals despite 36C temperatures.
NSW Police looking into brawl at Koori Knockout event
NSW Police are looking into a brawl at the Koori Knockout competition between two rival teams, which allegedly involved NRL star Josh Addo-Carr.
Johnson claims Players’ Champion after missing Dally M
Shaun Johnson and Teagan Berry have been voted the NRL and NRLW's best players by their peers, days after missing out at the Dally M Medal counts.
Broncos must replicate 2006 defence in GF: Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan, the Brisbane defensive coach in 2006 when the cub last won a grand final, says contact, connection and line speed will be crucial for the Broncos.
Panthers’ hooker Mitch Kenny comes of age in 2023
Mitch Kenny has gone from Penrith's deputy at dummy-half to their main man in 2023, and now he's in for a test facing up to Brisbane's fearsome middle forwards.
NRL’s two contrasting COVID babies set for grand final
Penrith and Brisbane entered the 2020 COVID shutdown as the NRL's young and talented, but their paths from then to the 2023 decider have differed significantly.
Gallen surprised at Fittler’s exit, won’t replace him
Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.
Panthers coach Cleary to resist emotional farewells
Two of Penrith's favourite sons have only 80 minutes left as Panthers but coach Ivan Cleary is hoping not to become emotional as he farewells the duo.
Broncos whiz Walsh will handle GF emotions: Walters
It's been a headline-grabbing week for Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh but coach Kevin Walters says the fullback's football will do the talking in the grand final.
How a trip up the Coffs Coast made Dylan Edwards
Penrith sent Dylan Edwards home to Dorrigo as a teenager, and when he came back he took some of his most significant steps to becoming an elite NRL player.
Cleary’s failures put him on path to NRL greatness
Nathan Cleary has credited his disappointments as a young NRL halfback for driving his rise to a fourth straight grand final with Penrith.
Cobbo beaming as Broncos embrace family vibe again
The Broncos have regained their family-club feel on their way to the NRL grand final under coach Kevin Walters, to the delight of current and former players.