Penrith avoid bans, prepare for Parra hate
Viliame Kikau has spoken of hate between Penrith and Parramatta ahead of the NRL grand final, after he and Jarome Luai were cleared to play for the Panthers.
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Woolf hails St Helens hat-trick
Kristian Woolf has won the battle of the Aussie coaches as he leaves St Helens with a grand final victory over Rohan Smith's Leeds side.
Rabbitohs stew on fresh NRL finals pain
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray has cut a frustrated figure after the Rabbitohs surrendered in another preliminary final to Penrith.
NRL team balance fanfare with COVID threat
The pandemic might be nearing an end but the NRL grand final sides will still tread a careful path to the decider due to the lingering threat of COVID-19.
Golden NRL chance goes begging for Souths
South Sydney will regret their failure to put Penrith to the sword after leading by 12 points in their NRL preliminary final with halftime fast approaching.
Panthers advance to 2022 NRL grand final
Penrith will play Parramatta in the 2022 NRL grand final after surging past South Sydney in a 32-12 preliminary final win.
DCE ready for No.7 battle with Cleary
The halfback spot in Australia's Rugby League World Cup side is up for grabs, which is why Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans wants to shine for the PM's XIII.
Eel prop Kennedy’s heart is blue and gold
Eels prop Kennedy Cherrington had life-saving heart surgery as a youth and is using her profile to assist others in need as she prepares for the NRLW finals.
Eels knew of Moses baby at 11th hour
Parramatta players rallied to the cause to reach the NRL grand final to make Mitchell Moses's decision to miss the birth of his first child worth his while.
Paulo free to play in NRL grand final
Parramatta prop Junior Paulo is free to play in the NRL grand final after avoiding a dangerous throw charge, but the news is not so good for Jason Taumalolo.
NRLW semi requires energy boost: Dragons
St George Illawarra must be prepared to lift their energy levels for the NRLW semi-final against Newcastle, utility Quincy Dodd says.
Mahoney’s rise from spoon to grand final
Parramatta hooker Reed Mahoney has been through the bad times and is soaking in the good as he prepares to play in a grand final in his last game for the club.
Souths’ Sele primed for Penrith onslaught
Hame Sele believes South Sydney's lighter middle forwards can help take the sting out of Penrith's relentless pack in their NRL preliminary final.
Finals heartbreak fuel for 2023 Cowboys
Todd Payten's final message to his team after their 24-20 preliminary final loss to Parramatta was to harness their pain, remember it and use it next year.
Arthur sees Eels title in players’ eyes
Eels coach Brad Arthur says the honest conversations players had six weeks ago about their performances has inspired their NRL grand final charge
Cowboys future secure despite finals loss
North Queensland fell at the penultimate NRL hurdle but in their agony will come belief with their young core group of players signed to long-term deals.
Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax
Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child
St Helens keen to send Woolf out in style
St Helens are desperate to send coach Kristian Woolf out with a victory in the Super League grand final against Leeds.
Titans winger Thompson retires from NRL
Gold Coast winger Corey Thompson has announced his retirement from the NRL following a season hampered by persistent knee injuries.
Souths’ Milne basks in second NRL chance
Taane Milne thought his career was over in 2018 when he was sacked after testing positive to illicit drugs, but he's now found a new home at South Sydney.
Mamba mentality that shaped Penrith’s pack
Moses Leota's rise to become one of the NRL's premier front-rowers has its roots in training pairs formed during the 2020 lockdown.
Seven-grade dominance that defines Penrith
Penrith's shot at a third straight NRL grand final has been backed by a dominance across the board, winning 80 per cent of their games in all grades since 2020.
Cherbourg nourishes Cobbo for PM’s XIII
After a gruelling season Brisbane outside back Selwyn Cobbo feels reborn by a stay in his home town ahead of the Australian PM's XIII clash with PNG
Kennar in as Johnston ruled out for Souths
South Sydney winger Alex Johnston will miss his side's NRL preliminary final against Penrith, with Richie Kennar set to replace him.
Cowboys’ Hess realising potential: Hannant
North Queensland NRL premiership winner Ben Hannant says the current players have all bought into coach Todd Payten's methods, with Coen Hess a prime example.
How Cotter beat two ACLs to lift Cowboys
Cowboys prop Reuben Cotter missed three years of football through injury but his mental strength and the NRL club's faith have reaped rich rewards.
Why Walker wants to extend with Roosters
Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker is hopeful of getting a contract extension with the club sorted after playing in the Australian Prime Minister's XIII clash.
Eels’ Shaun Lane welcomes Kangaroos hype
Parramatta's Shaun Lane will push his case for a Test cap in the NRL preliminary final against North Queensland, but teammate Tom Opacic is out due to injury.
Ivan Cleary lauds Souths’ key danger men
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary took the surprise step of lauding South Sydney duo Latrell Mitchell and Lachlan Ilas on Thursday.
Players’ vibe calms Cowboys coach Payten
Todd Payten is set to extend his coaching tenure at North Queensland and has spoken about how being around his players relaxes him ahead of the Eels clash.
Demetriou takes long road to NRL’s summit
South Sydney's Jason Demetriou stands 80 minutes from coaching in a grand final after taking one of the more exotic routes to becoming an NRL head coach.