Kiwis call up Penrith young guns as injury crisis cuts deep
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.
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Parramatta legend: ‘24 Panthers don’t have a hope against ‘83 Eels
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.
Kangaroos selection shocks: NRL legends’ Test careers appear over
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.
To’o breakfast, 1991 tributes: Watch Panthers celebrate GF history
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.
‘Bewildering’: Decision to omit Kernick from Jillaroos slammed
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.
Cleary comment that provoked Panthers towards another title
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.
‘I’ve got supreme confidence’: Luai turns his attention to Tigers task
Having tasted unparalleled success at the Panthers Jarome Luai is now coming to terms with his 2025 move to the wooden spoon winning Wests Tigers.
Koori Knockout Day 4: RAB takes women’s title, full junior results
The Redfern All Blacks have produced a stellar second half to claim the women’s division of the Koori Knockout. See how they managed to do it PLUS every junior grand final result.
No bite: Munster cleared of controversial GF accusation
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.
Watch: NRL debunks Bunker ‘no try’ controversy
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
Grand final greats, flops: Every Panthers, Storm player rated
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!
Fittler’s second awkward Jess Fox interview leaves viewers squirming
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.
Grand final rewind: Watch every big moment from Penrith’s epic win
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.
‘Grub’ to great: Why Martin is the heartbeat of epic Penrith dynasty
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.
‘No one’s gonna do this again’: Luai’s bold claim on historic four-peat
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.
Grand Final Buzz: 20-year Hadley feud erupts at Accor Stadium
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.
What Maguire, Broncos can learn from grand final masterclass
Michael 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.
Try again: The Storm grand final moment that will give them nightmares
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.
Bremner caps off glittering career as Roosters claim thrilling premiership
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.
Download your 2024 NRL grand final sweep
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.
Luai’s legacy: Panthers peel back curtain on departing star
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.
Making Melbourne: How every Storm grand final player was unearthed
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.
Reject to Dally M: How Titans, Cowboys lost NRL’s No.1 player
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.
How Grant vindicated Bellamy’s great captaincy gamble
Craig 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.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Bellamy becomes NRL’s coach killer
Craig Bellamy has become the NRL’s coach killer, with three axed this year after losses to Melbourne. But the Storm supercoach says rival teams are too quick to axe coaches. See the full Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
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.
Watch: Brawl erupts at Koori Knockout tournament
Footage has emerged of a brawl involving multiple players at the Koori Knockout rugby league tournament, the same event where an altercation involving Josh Addo-Carr took place last year. WATCH.
What’s the Buzz: Bookies back Bulldogs for massive rise in 2025
The 2025 premiership betting markets are almost open and the bookies are set to make some surprise selections, with the Bulldogs surging ahead, while the Roosters are set for a deep dive.
Broncos’ Bellamy blunder: How Brisbane fumbled Bennett successor
It’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.
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.
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