In a massive blow for Perth and 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.
At 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.
The 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.
Penrith’s premiership players took a break from their celebrations with a quiet cruise and the launch of an exclusive commemorative T-shirt but the party is about to kick off again. See the details here.
Just 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.
Dealing 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.
The 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.
Penrith 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.
Mal 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.
The 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.
Sydney 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.
Ivan Cleary revealed he questioned the desire of his ‘complacent’ Panthers during the season, a moment that stung the players and ultimately sparked their run towards a fourth-straight premiership.
The Redfern All Blacks have produced a stellar second half to claim the women’s division of the Koori Knockout. Catch up on every junior grand final result PLUS our day four photo gallery.
Cameron 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.
The 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
Penrith 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!
Brad 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.
There 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.
Jarome 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.
An 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.
Some 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.
On the 25th anniversary of Melbourne securing their first premiership after being awarded a penalty try against the Dragons in 1999, the club was left on the other side of a major refereeing decision against the Panthers.
The 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.
Melbourne 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.
If Nathan Cleary has been the spirit of the Panthers dynasty, Jarome Luai has been the soul. Ahead of his final game for Penrith, Jarome Luai’s teammates dispel some mistruths and reveal some cherished anecdotes and insights of their departing five-eighth.
Melbourne’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.
Jahrome 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.