Leniu relief after deja vu had him see red
Penrith prop Spencer Leniu has revealed how he feared he would miss another chance to play an NRL grand final in Sydney after being hit high by Taane Milne.
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Edwards adamant trainer beef is a mix-up
Dylan Edwards has insisted Penrith trainer Peter Green was talking to him and not sledging South Sydney forward Jed Cartwright in the NRL preliminary final.
Kenny backs Brown to spark Eels’ GF tilt
Parramatta legend Brett Kenny is more than ready to relinquish his record as the only Eels five-eighth to have won a first-grade title.
Salmon’s shock over Stuart slur
Jaeman Salmon says he was shocked and confused by Ricky Stuart's post-match spray last month, where the Penrith utility was labelled a "weak-gutted dog".
Edwards, Hynes lead chase for Dally M
Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards and Cronulla playmaker Nicho Hynes loom as strong contenders for the Dally M Medal on Wednesday night.
Parramatta declare Cleary pressure crucial
Parramatta are desperate to find ways to pile pressure on master-kicker Nathan Cleary in the NRL grand final.
Luai’s promise after family’s GF sacrifice
Jarome Luai has revealed his aim to bring an NRL premiership ring home for his partner after their new baby's birth was induced to avoid a grand final clash.
Eels hand Brown recall for NRL grand final
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has thrown an NRL grand final curveball by recalling unwanted forward Nathan Brown.
Klein edges Atkins to referee NRL decider
Kasey Badger will referee the NRLW grand final between the Knights and Eels before Ashley Klein takes the whistle in NRL decider between Panthers and Eels
Samoa name six Panthers in World Cup squad
Samoa have named a powerful Rugby League World Cup squad which includes six players from NRL defending premiers Penrith.
Cobbo’s dad backs son for World Cup
Shamus Cobbo has said his son Selwyn, a candidate to make the Kangeroos' World Cup tour of England, would thrive if Australia select the Brisbane back.
NRL admits preliminary final try blunder
NRL head of football Graham Annesley says North Queensland were let down by a forward pass call that led to a Parramatta try.
Past Penrith GF success an advantage: Luai
Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai says the Panthers' previous experience of playing in big games gives them an edge over Parramatta.
Blake ready for Cleary’s aerial assault
Parramatta winger Waqa Blake has insisted he will be able to stand up to Nathan Cleary's bombs in the NRL grand final, knowing he will be a target for Penrith.
Nathan Cleary ‘can change coaching’
Penrith's 2003 grand final hero Scott Sattler insists 'we are witnessing greatness' with Nathan Cleary and explains how he is revolutionising the NRL
Moses: Why I couldn’t let Parramatta down
Mitch Moses has detailed how he has entered Parramatta's biggest week this century with a weight off his shoulders despite missing the birth of his child.
Eels’ wait on Opacic hamstring continues
Parramatta centre Tom Opacic has put his injured hamstring through an early test ahead of the NRL grand final, but remains unsure if he will be fit to play.
Parramatta enjoying NRL grand final fever
They ran out of sausages and two fences collapsed as 3000 Parramatta fans waited to get a glimpse of their team's Monday morning training session.
Re-signed Tapine aims to be Raiders great
Joe Tapine will remain at Canberra on a long-term deal after a breakout season saw him rival the form of any other forward in the NRL.
Knights’ NRLW vision unfolding for Upton
Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton has thrived since her high-profile NRLW move from Brisbane, guiding the Knights to Sunday's grand final.
Tino’s father green lights Kangaroos dream
Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has Samoan and Australian heritage and his decision to represent the Kangaroos at the World Cup was not taken lightly.
Preston’s resilience helps Eels to NRLW GF
In-form Parramatta halfback Tayla Preston has overcome a serious knee injury to be on the cusp of NRLW premiership glory.
Meninga thrilled with Cobbo at centre
Australia coach Mal Meninga says Brisbane tyro Selwyn Cobbo is the type of player that suits World Cup squads.
DCE leads PM’s XIII romp over PNG
The Australian PM's XIII beat Papua New Guinea 64-14 with several World Cup hopefuls making a strong case for selection.
Skipper Hancock savours PM XIII leadership
Jillaroos coach Brad Donald has a few World Cup selection headaches after some standout showings for the Prime Minister's XIII against Papua New Guinea.
Penrith on track for all-time dominance
Penrith have begun grand final week by winning the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg titles, leaving the Panthers on the verge of the most dominant year in history.
Jamie Soward’s ‘bush footy’ fears for NRLW
Beaten St George Illawarra coach Jamie Soward fears there will be irresponsible spending when four new teams enter the expanding NRLW next season.
Cartwright ready to spoil Penrith party
Parramatta utility Bryce Cartwright is on the cusp of playing in an NRL grand final against his former club.
Eels to meet Knights in NRLW grand final
Parramatta have shocked the Sydney Roosters 24-10 to book an NRLW grand final date with Newcastle, who defeated St George Illawarra 30-6.
Souths’ Milne faces long ban over high hit
South Sydney's preliminary final pain is set to extend into next year, with the club needing to fight to avoid Taane Milne missing the first six rounds of 2023.
Paulo says Eels can be hoodoo gurus in GF
Eels prop Junior Paulo says he is inspired by the legacy of the greats of the 1980s as he targets a dream he's had since junior days in the NRL grand final.