Eels’ plans backfire in Penrith loss
Parramatta troubled Penrith briefly in the NRL grand final but they only had themselves to blame as their premiership hopes fell apart at Accor Stadium.
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Tedesco edges closer to Thurston with gong
James Tedesco has claimed his third players' player award to take him one shy of Johnathan Thurston, while Raecene McGregor was voted by players in the NRLW.
Fans flock back to Sydney NRL decider
Accor Stadium's concourse was absolutely buzzing ahead of the western Sydney derby NRL grand final, but it was Penrith fans that went home happy.
Masterclass caps off Luke’s whirlwind year
A man-of-the-match performance against Norths Devils in the State Championship capped a whirlwind 12 months for Penrith journeyman Soni Luke.
Panthers crush Eels to win NRL grand final
Penrith have claimed back-to-back NRL premierships with a 28-12 defeat of Parramatta that cements their status as one of the most dominant sides of the NRL era.
Knights beat Eels to seal first NRLW title
Newcastle are NRLW champions in just their second season after claiming a 32-12 grand final win over Parramatta.
Panthers thrash Devils in NRL State Champs
Hours before Penrith's third NRL grand final in three years the Panthers' NSW Cup team thrashed Queensland Cup premiers Norths Devils in the State Championship.
Cowboys pact saves Australia more woes
Jeremiah Nanai and Murray Taulagi's pact to play for Australia together at the Rugby League World Cup has saved Mal Meninga more selection headaches.
The last ride for Parramatta’s Niukore
Parramatta forward Marata Niukore is one of four departing Eels hoping for a fairytale finish to their time at the club.
Panthers’ Staines savours NRL GF shot
Charlie Staines is savouring his recall to the Penrith starting side for the NRL grand final against Parramatta ahead of an uncertain off-season.
Eels seek 2001-style ambush to win NRL GF
Parramatta remain outsiders for the NRL grand final but could find inspiration from one of the darkest days of their 36-year title drought to beat Penrith.
Samoa defections weaken Australia: England
The decision of high-profile NRL players to switch their allegiance from Australia to Samoa has been welcomed by England captain Sam Tomkins.
Quad injury keeps Penitani out of NRLW GF
Parramatta captain Tiana Penitani will miss the NRLW grand final against Newcastle after failing a late fitness test with a quad niggle.
Actions speak loud for NRL’s Fisher-Harris
Penrith prop James Fisher-Harris should be in the NRL's limelight but he prefers to keep a low profile and let his actions do the talking.
Jesse feels sister’s pain in NRLW decider
Jesse Southwell has turned into a star in her own right in 2022, but will miss playing alongside her sister in Newcastle's NRLW decider against Parramatta.
Penrith’s NRL real estate a big advantage
The bulk of Penrith's players live in the Nepean area due to a throwback to the NRL's residency rule, and it is a huge reason for their recent dominance.
Eels’ salary-cap drama could help end pain
Parramatta have cycled through more than 400 players since 1986, but the pain of the salary-cap drama could be the catalyst to end their premiership drought.
Paulo’s grand final tribute to Parramatta
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo is playing Sunday's grand final in the name of western Sydney, where he says "rugby league is a language that everyone speaks".
Gutherson Eels’ greatest gift of century
Clint Gutherson and Brad Arthur's perfect partnership to take Parramatta to the NRL grand final emerged from some of the club's darkest days this century.
Penrith Panthers on verge of NRL greatness
Penrith can complete the most dominant run since the 1980s Parramatta team in the NRL grand final, while the Eels attempt to break a long, long title drought.
Eels’ Dylan Brown vows to right wrongs
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown was critical of his performance against Penrith a month ago but plans to make amends on Sunday afternoon.
Renouf remembers ‘life changing’ GF try
Brisbane centre Steve Renouf scored one of the great rugby league grand final tries in 1992 and became a superstar while he was still an apprentice electrician.
Eels shun Accor Stadium NRL captain’s run
Eels coach Brad Arthur has sought to keep the disruption to Parramatta's plans to a minimum by not going into camp or having a captain's run at Accor Stadium.
Penrith’s bubble boys finally get GF shot
Mitch Kenny, Izack Tago, Charlie Staines and Jaeman Salmon spent three months in the NRL bubble last year, but only now get a shot at a grand final at Penrith.
Embrace club’s history, NRLW Knights told
Newcastle's NRLW side have been encouraged to look to their club's past for inspiration ahead of their grand final against Parramatta.
Embrace GF euphoria, Matterson tells Eels
Ryan Matterson says Parramatta must keep things routine and not be daunted by playing in the club's first NRL grand final in more than a decade.
Panthers’ course set in ugly 2019 Eels win
Penrith's grand final with Parramatta is their third NRL decider in a row, but it was a mid-season match against the Eels in 2019 that set their course.
Eels aim to complete NRL, NRLW first
A historic NRL and NRLW double is on offer for Parramatta on grand final day at Accor Stadium.
Ex-hitman Ryan anoints ‘new missile’ Brown
Former Broncos hardman Peter Ryan has urged Eels enforcer Nathan Brown to cut Panthers lock Isaah Yeo in half as he did to Cronulla's David Peachey in 1997.
Penrith’s grand plan was Parramatta vision
The elite pathway system that has taken Penrith to the top of the NRL has its makings at Parramatta, where the current Panthers CEO worked under Brian Smith.
Cleary relishes unleashing floater threat
Nathan Cleary's kicking game has continued to grow but the Penrith halfback's latest trick play is perhaps his most devastating.