Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership.
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Melbourne centre’s pain after grand-final injury
Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.
NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership
The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.
Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl
Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the end of the NRLW grand final.
Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut
Jesse Southwell is poised to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos, after long being viewed as the future of the NRLW in Australia.
Broncos not done yet: Reynolds chasing Penrith success
Brisbane's title-winning captain Adam Reynolds says the side can create their own dynasty like Penrith, while admitting his critics continue to motivate him.
Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin
Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.
Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries
Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist.
No grand final bitterness for hard-luck story Walters
Brisbane's Billy Walters was the hard-luck story of the NRL grand final, but a gesture from Adam Reynolds held significant meaning for the injured playmaker.
‘I kept a wooden spoon’: Carrigan’s title inspiration
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is celebrating his first NRL premiership and the club's first since 2006 after a literal wooden spoon he kept from 2020 fired him.
No more sleepless nights: Hunt’s 10-year wait is over
Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt realised the ultimate premiership goal he'd been striving for since 2015 disappointment in a massive weight of his shoulders.
Maguire vindicated as title puts him in elite company
Michael Magiure sat in a corner for much of Brisbane's premiership celebrations, taking in the enormity of perhaps his greatest coaching feat..
‘You could tackle him’: Bellamy’s ice-cold Storm barb
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has pulled no punches when quizzed on his side's ability to handle the threat of Brisbane star Reece Walsh.
‘I did it for my brothers’: grand final hero Walsh
Reece Walsh has dedicated Brisbane's premiership triumph to Broncos teams who felt the pain of grand final defeats in the past decade.
Reece Walsh a Broncos hero with Clive Churchill Medal
Reece Walsh has written his name into the history books next to several Brisbane legends with an award-winning performance on grand final day.
Storm big four can’t find killer instinct to land title
Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.
Reynolds injury can’t stop comeback kings Brisbane
The Broncos overcame another double-digit deficit to break a 19-year title drought despite losing skipper Adam Reynolds to injury as Reece Walsh starred.
Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF
Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.
Broncos beat Roosters to claim NRLW premiership
The Brisbane Broncos have beaten minor premiers the Sydney Roosters 22-18 in a thrilling grand final to claim the NRLW premiership.
Younger Cleary caps first year at Warriors in style
Guided by Tanah Boyd and featuring Jett Cleary, the Warriors have comfortably defeated Burleigh in the annual clash of the NSW Cup and Queensland Cup premiers.
Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs
Kieran Foran has been told to keep fresh in case he is called upon by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, one month after retiring from the NRL.
Hughes’ shock reveal about Storm before grand final
Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in the NRL grand final.
How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career
Michael Maguire's tough love approach has worked wonders for Brisbane hooker Cory Paix, who has revived his Broncos career to start in Sunday's grand final.
Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy
Chasing a record-equalling third NRLW title and a perfect season, captain Isabelle Kelly attributes the Sydney Roosters' rise to coach John Strange.
Video nasty taught Haas the method to Maguire’s madness
Michael Maguire can end the Broncos' 19-year wait for NRL glory after resurrecting his coaching career following his Wests Tigers axing.
Broncos give Reynolds chance to bury grand-final demons
Brisbane will entrust Adam Reynolds with goalkicking duties against Melbourne, four years after he drained a conversion wide in a narrow grand-final defeat.
Why Katoa’s No.1 fan can’t watch Storm’s grand final
Damaging Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa has enjoyed a career-best year but revealed his biggest supporter won't attend the NRL grand final.
Broncos defence just like it was for 2006 glory: Ryan
Brisbane's scramble defence and fitness ahead of the grand final reminds club legend Peter Ryan of 2006, when he was defence coach for the last premiership win.
‘An art and a science’: how Storm plan to stop Walsh
Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage
‘Too aggressive’: how rising Roosters ace found NRLW
Rated too tough for touch footy, Roosters NRLW star Eliza Lopamaua hails from the same area of Brisbane as Canberra great Josh Papalii and hits like him too.
Ex-NRL stars lift Wigan into Super League grand final
Former NRL stars Bevan French and Jai Field have combined to send Wigan into the Super League grand final at the expense of Adrian Lam's Leigh side.