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Panthers bench forward earns shock Kangaroos selection, Ponga and Tedesco miss out
The Panthers bench prop forward has been included in the Kangaroos squad, which doesn’t include Kalyn Ponga or James Tedesco.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
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When the extraordinary becomes ordinary: Why Penrith’s winning try sums up this dynasty
A back-rower outleaping a winger 11cm taller than him, a prop charging downfield to be in support and throwing a pass to a left centre playing on the right. This is why the Panthers are good.
- by Adam Pengilly
Controversial moments leave Storm to ponder what might have been as Panthers celebrate what is
After the drama and a flash of spite unfolded, once the full-time whistle blew, this half a decade came into glorious full view for the four-peat premiers.
- by Emma Kemp
This is the end and the beginning for Jarome Luai, a man misunderstood
The boyish charisma and quick tongue are partly what made Mount Druitt trendy, but the Panthers five-eighth will take a new maturity with him to Wests Tigers.
- by Emma Kemp
Cleary uncut: In his own words, this is how the Panthers won the miracle grand final
Twelve months after the greatest grand final comeback in NRL history, the Panthers champion sat down with the Herald to explain exactly what was happening at every moment of his masterclass.
- by Adam Pengilly
This is the NFL-style trick play the Panthers have unwrapped for the finals
The masters of keeping something up their sleeves, the Panthers have been working on a new move. Can it be effective against the Storm?
- by Adam Pengilly
Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup
Gold Coast have bolstered their forward pack with the addition of former Parramatta and representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard on a three-year deal.
- by Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
NRL Fan Fest another tough carry in week-long war of attrition
For the hordes of holidaying schoolkids, Thursday’s function at Circular Quay was a blast. For players and coaches, it was just the latest in a long list of promotional events to be negotiated before the main event.
- by Emma Kemp
Carnivore cats: The all-meat diet powering Cleary and the Panthers
It has been promoted by controversial podcaster Joe Rogan – and now a group of Penrith players are using the carnivore diet to give them an edge chasing a fourth straight title.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
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Family union in a league of its own
Grandson’s finals matches provide brain training for grandparents.
Opinion
NRL grand final
Eight years, three premiers: Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?
It’s the grand final we were always going to have. But the sustained success of the Panthers and Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.
- by Adam Pengilly
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