Grand Final late mail: Massive boost for Panthers as star cleared
The Penrith Panthers have received a massive boost on the eve of their grand final clash against the Melbourne Storm, with a star forward cleared to play after overcoming injury.
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Storm star turns back on Kiwis to keep Origin dream alive
The injury plagued Kiwis have suffered a massive blow ahead of the Pacific Championships, with a young star rejecting New Zealand to keep his Maroons Origin dream alive.
‘No brainer’: RCG reveals incentive behind Gold Coast move
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been a perennial finalist during his time at Penrith and Parramatta, but now faces the new challenge of leaving a legacy at a club that has been long starved of success. Hear from the new Titans signing as he reveals his reasons for the move.
Buzz v Crash: Gus’s Panthers legacy, what Storm can teach Broncos
Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield and Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock are two of rugby league’s great minds and ahead of the NRL grand final have sat down to discuss everything from Phil Gould’s Panthers legacy, Melbourne’s formula for success, grand final tips and much more.
Storm or Panthers? Who neutral fans should cheer for in GF
So your team didn’t make the NRL grand final? There’s a long list of reasons to find a team to go for … or at least hate less than the other. See who every team’s supporters should cheer for in the 2024 decider.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Singo’s eye-watering Panthers GF bet
High-profile businessman John Singleton is riding a $100k bet on the Panthers, Craig Bellamy has become an NRL coach-killer, a look inside Brian Waldron and David Gallop’s meeting, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Storm ring heist: 25 years on from the NRL’s biggest GF call
Twenty five years on from one of the most dramatic grand finals in rugby league history, the stars break down the controversial 1999 decider, and the infamous Craig Smith penalty try.
Battle of the Brands: GF stars’ lucrative side hustles revealed
Meet the Grand Final business moguls. Nine Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers stars who moonlight as fashion designers, podcast hosts, brewers, and even transport operators.
Cleary opens up on secret Storm bid to poach Panthers star
Nathan Cleary has spoken out about Melbourne’s secret plans to poach the Panthers star nearly a decade ago, in a sliding doors moment that set up another grand final clash with Jahrome Hughes.
1-34: Rating every NRL grand final player
Who will have the biggest impact when the Storm and Panthers meet on rugby league’s biggest stage? CAST YOUR VOTE
The meeting that convinced Saifiti to sign with Dolphins
Daniel Saifiti has opened up on his impending Dolphins move, revealing he could have stayed with the Knights, but knew he was meant to leave after a crucial meeting with Kristian Woolf.
NSW GF deal under threat as Victorian hijacking plans begin
The NSW government is facing an NRL grand final hijacking, with Victorian rivals confirming plans for a multimillion-dollar bid to poach rugby league’s showpiece event.
Gould overlooked for NRL grand final coverage
He’s the most powerful voice in rugby league but Phil Gould has been bumped down the pecking order for Sunday’s NRL grand final.
‘I don’t quit’: How Bellamy makes – and breaks – Storm hopefuls
BRENT READ gets insight into the method Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy employs to work out what kind of player he has on his hands – the infamous ‘IDQ’ camp. Plus, how this year’s Dally M’s highlighted flaws in a system that needs reviewing.
Eels’ secret $10m bid to sign Craig Bellamy revealed
Before securing Jason Ryles as their new head coach, Parramatta offered Storm coach Craig Bellamy an NRL record $10 million contract to replace Brad Arthur and save the strife-torn Eels.
How a weekly ritual binds rugby league’s most loyal fans
In a Melbourne community hall, a group of the Storm’s staunchest supporters gather every Thursday to make the club’s run-through banner. It’s a tradition that underpins everything that’s good about professional sport, writes SHANNON GILL.
Sport Confidential: Alfie’s days as Broncos trainer appear over
Broncos bosses have appealed for Allan Langer not to walk away from Red Hill, as the club legend weighs up his future following the shock sacking of Kevin Walters. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Matty Johns: Storm’s 25-minute window to dethrone Panthers
A 25-minute window will be crucial to Melbourne’s success, while the Panthers must be wary of a new Storm tactic. Matty Johns reveals where the grand final will be won and lost.
Revealed: The 64-year-old training schedule that made St George invincible
St George’s 11-straight premierships or Penrith’s five successive grand finals in the salary cap era – which dynasty is more remarkable? A never-before-seen 1960s training schedule might give us the answer, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Brisbane bombshell: Broncos great quits club
One of Kevin Walters’ trusted assistants informed the former coach of his decision to walk away from the football program a week before Walters was axed as Broncos coach.
Dally M Confidential: And the biggest pest award goes to…
Some bloke moonlighting as a Bears insider took out the coveted ‘Pest Award’ thanks to some, ahh, questionable antics. Plus a red-hot Red Bull rumour and much more in DALLY M CONFIDENTIAL.
NRL showpiece for sale: Shock bidder for 2025 NRL grand final
With the ARLC revealing the NRL grand final is up for sale next season, one bidder is set to join forces with state government to bring rugby league’s showpiece event to one of the world’s most iconic venues.
Cut it off, I have kids: Harrowing reason Storm star amputated leg
Tawera Nikau was Melbourne’s hero in the 1999 grand final, but his life would soon be marred by an unimaginable personal tragedy. Hear the former NRL star reveal the emotional untold story of his wife’s suicide and shock amputation of his right leg.
How Munster’s mum ended NRL’s shortest feud
Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster arrived at the grand final fanfest under strict instructions to end his brewing feud with Panthers rival Liam Martin.
NRL Market Watch: Titans in talks with star free agent
The Titans are closing in on former Kangaroos prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard, while Manly and North Queensland Cowboys get ready to finalise a rare player swap. See the latest transfer news.
Storm star Hughes claims thrilling one-point Dally M Medal victory
Melbourne Storm star Jahrome Hughes has completed one of the greatest Dally M Medal comebacks in history, overcoming a huge points deduction to claim rugby league’s highest individual honour.
‘Sprays me every game’: How Luai’s tough love transformed Penrith star
Panthers young gun Paul Alamoti has praised Jarome Luai for helping turning his NRL career around, crediting some of the five-eighth’s savage sprays for turning him into a grand final player.
Tigers’ past and future combine for Australia, Broncos star ruled out
Lachie Galvin and Luke Brooks could unite in the halves for Australia in the PM’s XIII team to play PNG. Plus, Broncos NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw has been ruled out of the game with a broken finger. SEE THE FULL MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAMS
Watch: Kiwi NRL stars tribute Dally M winner with special haka
Jahrome Hughes’ Dally M victory was capped off with a special moment from three Kiwi NRL stars who celebrated his win with an impromptu haka. Watch the moment and see every award winner from rugby league’s night of nights.
‘Hard truths’: Reyno’s warning for Broncos ahead of Madge reunion
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has warned his team will have to cop some ‘hard truths’ under new coach Michael Maguire, as the premiership winning duo prepare to reunite.
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