Kurt Capewell immune to needle: Penrith pest Martin
Penrith's Liam Martin is keen to face off against ex-teammate Kurt Capewell in the NRL grand final but may struggle to faze the Bronco with his trademark jibes.
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Origin prop Fotuaika re-signs with Titans long-term
Gold Coast have locked up important prop forward Moeaki Fotuaika until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Cyber attack can’t thwart NRLW Knights’ star Roche
The NRLW career of grand finalist Georgia Roche was almost over before it started as a result of a software hack in the UK.
Quest for perfection defines Broncos whiz Walsh: Boyd
Broncos legend Darius Boyd mentors Reece Walsh and says what he does when no-one is watching is integral to the 21-year-old fullback's success.
Turuva’s last-minute tux shop ahead of Dally M awards
Sunia Turuva has been forced to add tuxedo shopping to his grand-final week to-do list as he looks to become the second Panther to be named rookie of the year.
Broncos training scare as star trio need leg treatment
In a pre-grand final fright for the Broncos, Herbie Farnworth has left training early while Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds also needed treatment for leg issues.
Family fortunes: Williams-Guthrie eyes history with SBW
Following her sibling Sonny Bill Williams, Gold Coast's Niall Williams-Guthrie hopes to complete the first brother-sister pair to win an NRL premiership.
Crichton puts himself among NRL’s greatest ever winners
Penrith's Stephen Crichton has a chance to give himself the equal-second greatest winning record of all time with victory in the NRL grand final.
Broncos ‘cattledog’ Kobe grew up tackling calves as kid
Brisbane bench forward Kobe Hetherington has a big defensive job to do in the NRL grand final and his fearless approach began in the family's cattle-yard.
Gee supplants Klein to referee NRL grand final
Ashley Klein's late-season blunders have opened the door for Adam Gee to oversee his first NRL grand final when Penrith face Brisbane in Sydney.
Johnson in pole position for fairytale Dally M Medal
This time last year Shaun Johnson's NRL future was clouded, but the halfback is now poised to become the second Warrior in history to clinch the Dally M Medal.
Broncos training scare as star trio get leg treatment
In a pre-grand final fright, Brisbane's Herbie Farnworth has left training early, while Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds also needed treatment for leg issues.
Panther fans on the prowl ahead of NRL ‘three-peat’ bid
Penrith welcomed about 6000 punters to their open training session on Tuesday as the days ticked down to their fourth consecutive NRL grand final appearance.
Widders steps down as Eels NRLW coach
Parramatta's inaugural NRLW coach Dean Widders has stepped down from the role after three seasons, leaving the club to find a new mentor in 2024.
Bunker couldn’t call back all forward passes: NRL
The ARL Commission will review whether the bunker should rule on forward passes, but camera angles would still mean only some are called back before tries.
NRL ready to manage heat on grand final day
Sydney's forecast heat could create challenges on grand final day, but the NRL is confident it can make any adjustments necessary.
Reynolds’ Broncos ‘love story’ saves him from haunting
Adam Reynolds never thought he'd love a club like he did South Sydney but he's fallen head over heels for Brisbane and has the chance to erase a bad 2020 memory
Broncos’ Walsh reveals heartfelt text to ‘enemy’ Luai
Brisbane's Reece Walsh and Penrith Jarome Luai have clashed on the field but ahead of the NRL grand final the young Bronco revealed an off-field bond.
Penrith’s finals defence best since 1980s Dogs of War
Penrith have let in just 11 tries in their past eight finals matches, making their big game defence the best of any team since Canterbury in the 1980s.
Penrith, Brisbane shape as NRL’s new heavyweight bout
The run of most NRL grand finals involving Melbourne or the Sydney Roosters appears over, with Penrith and Brisbane shaping as heavyweights of the next era.
Knights prop Johnston able to pay to play in NRLW GF
Newcastle prop Caitlan Johnston will be able to pay a $400 fine and escape a one-match ban for a crusher tackle in order to play in the NRLW grand final.
Knights largely left out in NRLW Dally M team shortlist
Newcastle have dominated the NRLW and are on track to defend their title but have been largely overlooked in the shortlist for Dally M team of the year.
Roosters want double chance for top teams in NRLW
The NRLW finals system is back in the spotlight with the Sydney Roosters knocked out after finishing in the top two for the second time in as many years.
Gold Coast to face Newcastle in NRLW grand final
Gold Coast have beaten the Sydney Roosters 12-0 to reach the NRLW grand final against Newcastle, after the Knights also defeated Brisbane in their semi-final.
Rampant Walsh rates alongside Bronco legend: Walters
Brisbane legends have likened Reece Walsh to a young Darren Lockyer with coach Kevin Walters highlighting his No.1's influence ahead of the NRL grand final.
Departing Leniu vows to stay true to Penrith roots
Prop Spencer Leniu has already been heckled by teammates about trading his Penrith roots for Bondi's beaches on his move to the Sydney Roosters.
Panthers stars dominate NRL’s Dally M shortlist
Penrith's dominance across the NRL is reflected in the Dally M shortlist with nine players and coach Ivan Cleary in the running for prizes.
Warriors won’t blame Walsh forward pass for loss
Andrew Webster has shot down any suggestion his Warriors can blame a missed Reece Walsh forward pass for their 42-12 NRL preliminary final loss to Brisbane.
Broncos discover blueprint for beating Panthers in GF
Brisbane's 23 offloads in the prelim final win over the Warriors showed how dangerous they can be in the grand final against Penrith if they can replicate it.
Johnson speech reminds Warriors they can win 2024 title
Warriors captain Tohu Harris and coach Andrew Webster say they can win a maiden title next year, a belief echoed by Shaun Johnson after the prelim final loss.
Broncos’ offloads cruel Warriors when it matters most
The Warriors were once known as the offload kings of the NRL, but their inability to stop Brisbane throwing them has ended the NZ side's run at a grand final.