Storm confirm big grand final inclusion
Storm coach Craig Bellamy has turned to an NRL rookie for Sunday’s grand final as the minor premiers look to end Penrith’s streak without the suspended Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
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NRL grand final teams: Panthers premiership-winner in reserves
Stars playmakers for both the Storm and Panthers have been named to play amid injury concerns, while a premiership winner is among the reserves for Penrith and is a chance of playing. See the full NRL grand final teams.
Storm bolter backed to shine in GF
He’s only played seven NRL games, but a Storm rookie looks set to earn a spot on the bench after Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s huge ban.
Martin responds to Munster’s shock claim
The fuse has been lit for a fiery showdown between two of the best players in the world after Cameron Munster revealed he and Liam Martin didn’t get along.
Panthers star racing clock for grand final
Scott Sorensen has a few days to prove his fitness as the luckless back-rower hopes to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the grand final.
Broncos coach’s ‘unforgivable act of treason’
Michael Maguire has been brutally called out over a “gut punch” inflicted on an entire state as the real losers of his bombshell move emerge.
‘Happy to talk’: New Broncos coach’s vow to critics
The Michael Maguire era at the Blues is over after just one year, with the veteran coach off to save the Broncos after another failed campaign in 2024.
‘Educate him’: Maguire plans to take Walsh back to school
New Broncos coach Michael Maguire believes Reece Walsh will thrive under his tutelage, but admits the star fullback has some work to do to take his game to the next level.
The SuperCoach NRL Podcast
In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.
AFL great ‘went too far’ with Johns swipe
An AFL great has retracted a blistering attack on NRL cult figure Matty Johns after hinting at a text message from his wife.
Luai discusses ‘last ride’ with Panthers
NRL: Penrith star Jarome Luai spoke to the media to discuss his final game with the club as he is set to play for the Wests Tigers in 2025.
Klein on the pressure of reffing a GF
NRL: Ashley Klein spoke to the media after it was announced that he will be the referee for the 2024 NRL Grand Final.
Bunker howler costly as GF ref locked in
There was concern from one grand final coach after a serious bunker blunder, and the NRL has adjusted by installing experienced match officials for the decider.
Three reasons Bremner will retire for good after NRLW grand final
She famously came out of retirement as a favour to Sydney Roosters coach John Strange, but star Sam Bremner says she’s ready to walk away for good after the 2024 grand final.
Dally M Awards: NRL Team of the Year nominees revealed
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes is the frontrunner to take out the game’s highest individual honour at the Dally M Awards, but who is in the running for Team of the Year? We reveal every nominee.
NRL confirms bunker made wrong call
NRL: NRL head of football Graham Annesley has confirmed the Bunker made a mistake on Saturday night to deny the Panthers a try.
Nathan Cleary gets through training unscathed after injury scare
Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary got through Tuesday’s training unscathed after an injury scare in last weekend’s preliminary final win. …
NRL grand final mail: Cleary gets through training unscathed
All eyes were on Nathan Cleary at an open training session and fan day in front of around 2,000 Panthers’ faithful, and the halfback came through it with flying colours after suffering an injury scare in the preliminary final.
‘Hungry for more’: Maguire’s first interview as Broncos coach
As NSW begins its hunt for his replacement, newly minted Broncos coach Michael Maguire reveals why he left the Blues to join Brisbane – and how he’ll make the club great again.
Broncos urged to avoid Bali after dramatic Mam, Walsh getaway
Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy has called on Broncos players to ‘choose a different destination’, as the NRL delivered its verdict on Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam’s dramatic Bali getaway.
Broncos coach confirmed after late drama
The Broncos have confirmed Michael Maguire as the next coach of the club, but the announcement has already been overshadowed.
‘You are joking’: NRL rocked by Walters detail
A staggering detail of the Broncos’ infamous review has left Aussie sporting legends in disbelief and the club under heavy fire.
NRLW legend eyes fairytale farewell
Sam Bremner could easily be in the commentary box calling the NRLW grand final, but the champion fullback will run out one last time as she eyes a fairytale farewell.
Key change to Storm star’s game
Jahrome Hughes could go into the grand final as the Dally M medallist and revealed the change he made that had helped him and Melbourne Storm succeed in 2024.
How ‘ghostbuster’ cleansed NRL’s home of spirit
In this exlcusive extract from Australian Ghost Stories by James Phelps, Mitchell Pearce and his family reveal how the ghost of a little boy was haunting their home.
Powerful Penitani performance in Prelim!
NRLW: Tiana Penitani produced a Player of the Match perfomance in the Sharks impressive win over the Broncos to make the NRLW Grand Final.
Cleary avoids NRL sanction for scathing bunker rebuke
Ivan Cleary slammed the bunker over a controversial no try decision in his side’s preliminary final win over the Sharks, but the Panthers coach will avoid sanctions from the governing body.
Storm to request fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona hearing
Storm officials are believed to be stunned and bitterly disappointed with the charge handed down to Nelson Asofa-Solomona, preparing to fight for his grand final future with fast-tracked hearing.
The best of The Foxies awards
NRL: The 2024 season has been building up to this, the inaugural Fox League Awards, with Fletch, Hindy, and friends.
Panthers star set to live out childhood dream
He was supposed to be the next big thing at the Bulldogs, but Paul Alamoti is instead preparing to live out a childhood dream when he runs out in next week’s grand final for the Panthers.
Aus Cricket Team lie detector test part
NRL: Brought to you by Red Rooster, catch part two of Fletch and Hindy grilling Australian cricketers and asking all the heavy hitting questions…
Wooden spoon to GF: Inside the career resurgence of Storm star
Shawn Blore isn’t used to the feeling of still playing footy in late September. As he approaches his first grand final in his maiden finals series, the unsung Storm hero opens up on his emotional career resurgence following some tough years.
Stats and storylines that will decide NRL grand final
The two best teams of the season will appropriately slug it out in the 2024 grand final with premiership glory beckoning. As Melbourne and Penrith prepare to lock horns, we looks at the numbers and narratives that matter most.
NRL TV host breaks neck in horror crash
Aussie TV and radio personality Ben Dobbin has suffered serious injuries after a horrific accident left him in hospital with a broken neck.
Broncos will ‘Win a comp within 3 years’
NRL: Matty Johns has backed the possible Michael Maguire coaching appointment to the Brisbane Broncos, predicting a Premiership within 3 years….
“That is ridiculous, it’s a semi-final”
NRL: Michael Ennis has called out the match officials after a penalty was given to the Sharks after Luke Garner ‘bumped’ him off the ball.
The Moment: Two-minute Cleary sequence will terrify Storm
No one in the NRL dominates the big moments better than Nathan Cleary. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS analyses the moment the Panthers star broke the Sharks – and how he can break the Storm. WATCH THE VIDEO
Cleary laughs off injury concern
NRL: Penrith Panthers superstar halfback Nathan Cleary has laughed off concerns about his shoulder injury ahead of the 2024 NRL grand final.
‘It’s just terrible’: Coach names and shames
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named and shamed Bunker official Chris Butler after going scorched earth on a “terrible” call.
NRL star‘s bizarre supernatural encounter
A NRL star has credited an unusual saviour for salvaging his career after injury almost derailed it.
Decision has Cleary “worried” about GF
NRL: Nathan Cleary and Ivan Cleary spoke to the media after the Panthers Preliminary Final win over the Sharks.
Penrith reach fifth straight Grand Final
NRL: In a tight, and at times sloppy, contest, Nathan Cleary once again proved the difference as the Panthers marched to their fifth straight…
Cleary laughs at shoulder concerns
NRL: Nathan Cleary was ready to demonstrate his shoulder durability when asked how bad his injury was heading into Grand Final.
‘Development team v Dynasty team’: Fitzy
NRL: Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon spoke to the media following their Preliminary Finals defeat to the Penrith Panthers.
‘Braydon Trindall has become the No.7’
NRL: The Fox League panel discuss Braydon Trindall taking on Nicho Hynes’ position as the halfback and what that has brought to the Sharks.
Behind The Moment: ‘Clutch man’ Cleary sends Panthers into another Grand Final
Michael Carayannis reports from Accor Stadium on another vintage performance from Nathan Cleary, as the Panthers reached their fifth straight…
‘So wrong’: NRL makes itself a laughing stock
The Penrith Panthers are through to a fifth straight grand final but only after surviving a Bunker call that left the NRL world fuming.
Superstar a whisker away from perfect 10: Every Panther, Shark rated
Penrith were far from their best against a gritty Cronulla side, but one man stood tall to lead them into their fifth consecutive grand final. Check out our player ratings and have your say!
Cleary injury concern for Grand Final?
NRL: Nathan Cleary played a starring role again for the Panthers as they reached another Grand Final, however clutched at his shoulder late in…
‘Played that big time’: Prelim Bunker drama erupts
Fox League’s Cooper Cronk was just one legend in disbelief over that the Bunker made a stunning call that sparked an eight point swing in a matter…
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