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.
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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.
Papali’i powered by Eels’ good luck charm
Penrith might be strong contenders for Sunday's NRL grand final, but Parramatta back-rower Isaiah Papali'i has a good luck charm on his side.
Eels to win, put club back on map: Price
Parramatta legend Ray Price is tired of waiting for the club's 36-year title drought to end, but says the mindset of the current team has given him belief.
Burgess among England World Cup NRL stars
Tom Burgess and Elliott Whitehead are among six NRL-based players who will line up for England at the Rugby League Cup.
Arthurs look to follow Cleary NRL lead
Brad Arthur once sought advice from Ivan Cleary on how to coach his son, now he and Jake are trying to join the Clearys as father-son NRL premiership winners.
Luke Keary named in Ireland’s RLWC squad
Five NRL players have been called up to represent Ireland at the Rugby League World Cup, including Sydney Roosters halfback Luke Keary.
Price, Kenny honour electric Eels of 80s
Parramatta's rivalry with Manly in the 1980s was so intense an advertisement was made with the Eels celebrating at the end, as they so often did.
Ivan Cleary admires Eels’ tough GF route
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary admires the way Sunday's opponents Parramatta have overcome the odds to reach their first grand final in over a decade.
Martin’s dumb luck got him to Penrith
Penrith can thank a rotary club program and Liam Martin's decision to consider an engineering career as a teenager for landing the second-rower at the Panthers.
Eels want to unleash Brown’s aggression
Parramatta want Nathan Brown to unleash his normal aggressive style in the NRL grand final, as they search for a way to shut down Penrith's Nathan Cleary.
Eels rule Opacic out, back Blake in NRL GF
Parramatta centre Tom Opacic has failed to recover in time from a hamstring injury and won't play in Sunday's NRL grand final against Penrith.
Panthers’ Kikau aims to sign off in style
Viliame Kikau will leave Penrith on Sunday as one of the NRL's best back-rowers after arriving at the club with enormous potential.
Fear drove Lane to Eels and NRL stardom
Parramatta star Shaun Lane has admitted he feared he would become a wasted NRL talent without a contract before making one last effort to revitalise his career.
New Payten NRL deal at Cowboys imminent
Todd Payten has confirmed a new deal with North Queensland is all but done, with the Cowboys coach to stay on until the end of 2026.
Penitani still hopeful of NRLW fitness
Star Parramatta centre Tiana Penitani is still hopeful she will be able to play in the NRLW grand final against Newcastle, as she fights a quad injury.