NRL grand final
Why rugby league players are smarter than you think
Although physical prowess may appear to make or break football players, research suggests that intelligence plays a bigger role than we think.
- by Cindy Yin
Latest
Bunker, judiciary, obstructions: NRL asks clubs to tackle hit list before 2025
A secret survey has been sent out to all clubs for feedback in time for next season, and seemingly no issue has been spared – with the bunker officiating front and centre after Ivan Cleary’s blast.
- by Adam Pengilly
Updated
Australia
Grand final star Martin out of Kangaroos squad, Cleary in doubt for Vegas game
Injuries will rule the Clive Churchill Medal winner out of the Pacific Championships, and potentially keep Nathan Cleary from the Panthers’ Las Vegas match.
- by Michael Chammas, Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko
Culture before club: Why Peachey skipped Panthers’ grand final win
Tyrone Peachey has no regrets about his decision to play in the Koori Knockout, despite missing out on witnessing Penrith’s historic four-peat.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
Penrith Panthers
Five things that highlight coach Cleary’s tactical masterclass
The strategic and the spontaneous collided as Ivan Cleary masterminded Melbourne’s demise, and his halves shot them to pieces with play-making brilliance.
- by Dan Walsh, Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
Analysis
Melbourne Storm
Robbed or outplayed? The moments that cost Storm the NRL grand final
Two bunker calls and a Storm shocker. These were the moments that conspired against Melbourne in their grand final loss to Penrith on Sunday night.
Opinion
CBD
Power players: Inside the NRL grand final’s most exclusive suite
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were forced to hang out together during Sunday’s big game.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman
‘This is how I wanted it to end’: Luai leaves Panthers with one last win
The departing Penrith star took a moment to himself after full-time and the festivities on Sunday evening, to soak up his fourth and final premiership with the Panthers.
- by Billie Eder
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