Storm into NRL grand final after taking down Sharks
Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park.
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Storm star delivers after miracle recovery from injury
Coach Craig Bellamy's decision to play Jahrome Hughes just weeks after surgery has paid off with the Storm halfback helping steer his team into the grand final.
Advantage Storm: Bellamy admits prep days benefit
Melbourne believe there's clear upside to having two days more than their eventual rivals to prepare for the grand final after an unprecedented schedule tweak.
Coach frustrated by penalty tally as Sharks bow out
While conceding they were outplayed by Melbourne, coach Craig Fitzgibbon claimed the large penalty count cruelled Cronulla's chances in the preliminary final.
Charge downs and try-savers that rescued Penrith’s year
Penrith's pursuit of a fifth-straight premiership appeared dead and buried after round 12, before a series of big plays saved their season.
Knights welcome underdogs tag ahead of NRLW final
Newcastle might be the underdogs heading into their NRLW final against Brisbane, but Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale reckons her side can defy the odds.
No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms
One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.
‘Rush’ to win comps: Maguire reveals Broncos mindset
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists it is no gamble to bring three injured stars back for the prelim final and has backed captain Adam Reynolds to fire.
Broncos’ Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.
Star half felt responsible for Panthers’ poor start
Nathan Cleary has opened up on feeling responsible for the poor start to the season that left Penrith languishing at the bottom of the NRL ladder in round 12.
Walsh ownership of big moments fires Broncos’ belief
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been backed to execute the big plays when games are won or lost in the prelim final against Penrith, as he has done in 2025.
Perfect Roosters edge Sharks to book spot in NRLW GF
Jocelyn Kelleher's late field goal has helped the Sydney Roosters into an NRLW grand final with a 17-16 win over Cronulla.
Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year
She starred to put the Sydney Roosters into the grand final and now Jocelyn Kelleher wants her side to complete an NRLW double along with an undefeated season.
‘Pretty similar’: Panthers climbing Everest again
Penrith adopted the theme "Climbing Everest" as motivation in the 2021 finals series, and are finding themselves scaling the mountain again four years later.
Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff
NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.
No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return
While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.
Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters
Brisbane have progressed to their first NRLW grand final since 2020 after thrashing Newcastle in the second preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium.
Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption
Brisbane have produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Penrith to advance to the NRL grand final.
‘What’s over?’: Panthers insist dynasty not dead
Penrith insist their NRL dynasty is not over, despite a charmed run of premierships coming to an end in their preliminary final loss to Brisbane.
‘Little apprentice’ Walsh in awe of ice-cool Reynolds
An awe-struck Reece Walsh has opened up on the decision to rescind goal-kicking duties to Adam Reynolds in the last minutes of Brisbane's grand final qualifier.
‘Huge call’ to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary
Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment.
Broncos get grand final boost as ‘tractor’ avoids ban
Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.
Storm enforcer puts target on ‘stuck up’ Broncos
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage.
Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up
Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite.
‘Emotional roller-coaster’ amid Bronco Broughton’s exit
Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.
Penrith’s 1463 days at the top may never be matched
Penrith's premiership run is over after four straight titles, but their feat in the salary-cap era of the NRL could take lifetimes to chase down.
A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano’s arrogance claim
Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.
Reynolds ready to be hoodoo guru for Broncos in decider
Adam Reynolds says Melbourne's long-term dominance of Brisbane won't be a grand final factor as he eyes more magic moments to break a 19-year title drought.
Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players’ Champion
James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.
Redemption Riki: Bronco a ‘deer in headlights’ no more
Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he's older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.
Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith
Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.