Cardboard cut-outs: night that ignited Penrith’s rise
Penrith's rise to prominence as one of the NRL's great sides came against Melbourne, in the midst of COVID-19 and in front of 105 spectators at Campbelltown.
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Josh Curran re-signs with NRL’s Bulldogs
Utility forward Josh Curran will remain with Canterbury until the end of the 2026 season after signing a new one-year deal.
How Melbourne Storm unlocked Loiero’s career-best form
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Kelly’s hardest days helped her through NRLW pain
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Jahrome Hughes wins maiden Dally M Medal
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Ponga admits error over attempted Kangaroos’ withdrawal
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Impromptu haka leaves Hughes with a tear after Dally M
Melbourne's Dally M Medal winner Jahrome Hughes has been left emotional by a celebratory haka in his honour, led by Storm teammate Will Warbrick.
How Ivan Cleary’s wife helped bring Garner to Penrith
Second-rower Luke Garner has revealed the unusual path that led him to Penrith, who are chasing a fourth consecutive NRL premiership.
Olivia Kernick gets Dally M reward after Sydney move
Sydney Roosters second-rower Olivia Kernick has capped a tremendous season with her maiden Dally M, reaping the rewards for moving from the Central Coast.
Hughes primed to end 32-year wait for Kiwi halves
Jahrome Hughes is in line to become the first Kiwi halfback to win the Dally M Medal in 32 years, one season after Shaun Johnson cruelly missed out.
Storm to heed Cronk lesson with Cleary shoulder injury
Melbourne stars Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes says the Storm have learnt better than to target Nathan Cleary's injured shoulder in the NRL grand final.
Penrith take pride in those who have come and gone
Penrith's list of former players during their dynasty sits at 31 players, but somehow the Panthers are still preparing for a fifth-straight NRL grand final.
Wheels in motion as NSWRL meet on Maguire’s contract
The NSW Rugby League board have met to discuss Michael Maguire's contract, as the Blues' State of Origin coach edges towards taking over at Brisbane.
Munster ready for more Martin niggle in NRL grand final
Cameron Munster has revealed he has off-field history with Penrith's Liam Martin, who will try to rattle the Storm star in the NRL grand final.
NRL concede bunker got obstruction call wrong
Graham Annesley has admitted the NRL was wrong to deny Penrith a preliminary-final try against Cronulla, in a bid to clear up confusion on concussions.
Storm bolter gets title nod after Asofa-Solomona ban
With just six NRL games under his belt, Melbourne bolter Lazarus Vaalepu is the least experienced player to line up for an NRL grand final.
Maguire’s NSW release official, free to join Broncos
Michael Maguire is officially free to become Brisbane's next NRL coach, after the NSW Rugby League confirmed he would be released from his State of Origin role.
Maguire’s hunger for premiership spurs Broncos tilt
Michael Maguire has become the new Brisbane Broncos coach on a three-year deal, after being released from his contract with NSW.
Penrith’s Turuva feels the pain of a GF he didn’t play
Departing Penrith winger Sunia Turuva wasn't part of the Panthers side that lost the 2020 grand final to Melbourne, yet he still suffered the hurt.
Sharks say horror Penrith record irrelevant in finals
Cronulla haven't scored a point against Penrith in 219 minutes of football but insist there is no mental hurdle to climb before their NRL preliminary final.
Back-rower Blore savouring taste of Storm finals action
Melbourne's Shawn Blore is embracing his first finals campaign and hopes the Sydney Roosters bring the fireworks in their preliminary final.
Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne
An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.
Meninga expects Ponga to want to play Tests in future
Nathan Cleary is set to miss Australia's post-season Tests, while coach Mal Meninga believes Kalyn Ponga will one day want to play for the Kangaroos.
Munster brings new magic to Melbourne’s finals attack
Melbourne have wrapped up preparations for their Sydney Roosters showdown with Cameron Munster saying he's happy to let Jahrome Hughes call the Storm's shots.
Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith
Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.
Panthers shrug at weather, Sorensen unlikely for prelim
Penrith have struggled to produce their triple premiership-winning best in the rain but are unfazed by the prospect of a wet and wild preliminary final week.
Penrith could make grand final history with pink jersey
Penrith's beloved pink jersey will take a place in grand final history if results fall as expected in the third week of the NRL finals.
NAS and JWH to square off in battle of the big men
The Storm and the Roosters have a long, fiery history, with big men Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves expected to butt heads in the final.
Sharks can’t bank on Ramien’s prelim finals experience
Jesse Ramien is the only current Cronulla player to have played a preliminary final for the club, but he has little knowledge to impart from his experience.
Walters era over as Broncos move on from club legend
Axed Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has fallen victim to a brutal post-season review, 12 months after the Broncos mentor took his side to the NRL grand final.