36-year wait sparks insane queue
Ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final, there is one place Parramatta fans are heading as they look to break a 36-year premiership drought.
Panthers
Global giant embroiled in NRL scalping scandal
One of the internet’s biggest online auction sites has become embroiled in the NRL’s Grand Final ticket scalping scandal and fined tens of thousands of dollars.
Grand Final tipping: Test your knowledge, take on your mates
Do you know more about the game than all of your mates? Now is your chance to prove it. Enter our NRL Grand Final tipping competition now.
Cleary ‘bans’ sister after Grand Final scandal
Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary sent his sister a message over a swirling grand final rumour that refuses to go away.
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Panthers let slip major grand final gamble
Just like he did before last weekend’s preliminary final, Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is banking on a late switch in his backline to provide inspiration in Sunday’s grand final against Melbourne.
Free meal that delivered Cleary to Panthers
This is the remarkable story from July, 2018 when Penrith were on the verge of firing Anthony Griffin and looking at other head coach options, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
How sporting royalty got Panthers ready for their big day
Want some words of wisdom and inspiration? Then why not turn to the best. The Panthers have been ‘completely absorbed’ over the last month as three of the most respected sportsmen of all time lend a hand.
The surprise fastest forward in the GF
Exclusive Telstra Tracker data has unearthed surprise findings on the two NRL grand final teams — including the fastest and most hardworking forward set to run on to ANZ Stadium.
Mum still can’t give Nathan a kiss … even if Panthers win
She’s only seen her son Nathan Cleary from a distance for months due to the strict COVID NRL bubble — and even if Penrith win the grand final, mum Bec still won’t be able to embrace the star Panthers player. READ MORE
The day it rained cash in Penrith
‘He’s a special coach’. The Panthers love the influence of assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo on the team and the story behind his unique bet with the players is a triumph for the discipline he preaches.
Kent: It’s a cold heart that drives Smith’s greatness
The true marvel of Cameron Smith is his ability to maintain the rage 19 seasons into his career. Age mellows most of us. Rage wears us down. Yet Smith continues to find ways, real or invented, to keep it going, says PAUL KENT.
Threats, abuse and grand final hell
Cameron Munster wants to win the Clive Churchill Medal in Sunday’s grand final against Penrith. It would be the ultimate comeback story after his horror 2018 grand final against the Roosters.
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