ExclusiveNRLIn a stunning development in the battle for the 18th NRL licence, the Western Bears have had their bid to join the league rejected by Peter V’landys and the ARL Commission, opening the door for the NRL to take control of a new team in Perth.
OpinionNRLAt the risk of being made look foolish again, DEAN RITCHIE claims 2025 will mark the end of the Penrith Panthers dynasty, with the tyranny of travel and lack of home ground just the start of the issues that club must conquer.
ExclusiveNRLThe World Club Challenge will remain the only trophy unclaimed by the all-conquering Panthers, with Penrith’s management telling the NRL there’s ‘no way in the world’ the club can play the prestigious annual match.
NRLPressure is ramping up on Peter V’landys and the ARL Commission to intervene in the shocking omission of Dally M winner Olivia Kernick from the Jillaroos squad.
NRLBoth Luke Brooks and Lachlan Galvin were hyped up early on at the Wests Tigers, with the pair to now link up in Port Moresby.
Local SportA Greg Inglis clone who needs to ‘work out the talent he’s got’ and a Dragons wrecking ball were at the fore of the Australian Schoolboys 50-point demolition job. Discover every standout performer.
NRLThe Kiwi Ferns have called up four debutants for the Pacific Championships including Brisbane star Gayle Broughton who is poised to join one of sport’s most exclusive clubs.
PicturesNRLPenrith players ditched the party attire for suits and ties for their end-of-season presentation night, where co-captain Isaah Yeo took top honours. See the full awards plus the best photos from the evening.
VideoNRLJust ten days on from the end of his time at the Sydney Roosters Joey Manu is back in training – watch as he comes to grips with the challenges of Japanese rugby.
NRLMal Meninga has dropped a major selection bombshell by overlooking both James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga for Kangaroos selection, with the list of surprise omissions and debutants not ending there. See the full squad.
NRLDealing with an unprecedented injury crisis, Kiwi coach Stacey Jones has been forced to name an almost unrecognisable squad for the Pacific Championships including a junior NSW Origin star.
NRLPenrith have claimed their place in the rugby league record books, but Parramatta great Ray Price has rejected suggestions they’ve gone past his Eels, claiming they had “every position and we every tactic covered”. WHO IS BETTER? VOTE NOW.
NRLSydney Roosters star and women’s Dally M winner Olivia Kernick has been overlooked for Test selection as coach Brad Donald shakes up a squad which lost its last match to the Kiwis.
AnalysisNRLMichael Maguire was in the stands for Penrith’s epic grand final win. There was plenty for the new Broncos coach to ponder, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
NRLPenrith are four-time NRL champions after a gripping grand final, but who stood up — and who struggled? Check out our player ratings and have your say!
VideoNRLCameron Munster’s grand final heartache won’t worsen after the NRL match review committee opted not to charge the Storm five-eighth following a biting accusation from Penrith’s Paul Alamoti.
NRLHaving tasted unparalleled success at the Panthers Jarome Luai is now coming to terms with his 2025 move to the wooden spoon winning Wests Tigers.
AnalysisNRLJarome Luai was in a mood. Nathan Cleary was sublime. But the heartbeat of this Penrith victory – and four-year dynasty – was Liam Martin, who now has the silverware to back it up.
UpdatedNRLThe Panthers have appropriately celebrated the day after their historic grand final victory, featuring some memorable social media content and a special congratualtions from Mary Fowler. See how the day of celebration unfolded.
VideoNRLThe NRL has moved to douse the Bunker spot fire that divided the rugby league community, with head of football Graham Annesley showing footage that supports the on-field decision. WATCH HERE
VideoNRLBrad Fittler has had yet another cringeworthy moment with Penrith superfan Jess Fox in a sequel to the ‘kiss cam’ controversy. Watch the footage in Grand Final Confidential.
NRLThere wasn’t a dull moment as the Panthers out-muscled the Storm in a classic grand final. Relive all the big moments in their historic fourth-straight premiership win.
NRLAn incredible game of attrition has seen the Penrith Panthers win their fourth-straight premiership. And Jarome Luai says no team will be able to replicate it.
NRLSome serious aggro erupted in the broadcast area of Accor Stadium between two former media colleagues, with Ray Hadley and former Manly halfback John Gibbs exchanging words.
NRLThe Sharks mounted a second-half comeback for the ages but it wasn’t enough to topple the Roosters, who have capped off a dominant NRLW season and sent off women’s footy pioneer Sam Bremner into retirement a winner.
NRLJahrome Hughes was rejected by both the Titans and Cowboys after just one NRL appearance for both. Now he’s a Dally M winner on the cusp of a second premiership. See the inside story of how the Qld clubs fumbled the NRL’s No.1 player.
NRLMelbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers will go to war in a legacy-defining grand final clash. DOWNLOAD your 2024 NRL grand final sweep and get one over your mates in the Clive Churchill and winning-margin battle.
NRLMelbourne’s head of recruitment Paul Bunn watches 60 games of rugby league a week and has scouted countless unearthed gems that have helped build the Storm juggernaut through the years. He reveals how each 2024 grand final hero was discovered.
NRLCraig Bellamy shocked many when he stripped Christian Welch of the captaincy to make Harry Grant the face of the Melbourne Storm, but the gamble has paid off. Here’s why.
NRLIt’s the sliding doors moment that cost Brisbane the signing of Craig Bellamy and put Melbourne on the path to a two-decade dynasty. See the inside story of how the Broncos botched their Wayne Bennett succession plan.