Storm star trains sights on ‘stuck up’ Broncos as grand final contenders eye vacant NRL throne Stefano Utoikamanu says there are ‘a lot of people I don’t like’ in Brisbane team The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025
Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched Penrith's premiership run is over after four straight titles, but their feat in the salary-cap era of the NRL could take lifetimes to chase down. AAP · Sep 29, 2025
Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes is relishing a grand final build-up relatively free from distraction after being overlooked for a Dally M Awards invite. AAP · Sep 29, 2025
Storm enforcer puts target on 'stuck up' Broncos Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu has promised the NRL grand final will have fireworks from the kick-off as he attempts to make his mark on the big stage. AAP · Sep 29, 2025
'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary Penrith were forced to play almost the whole NRL preliminary final with one less man, despite Scott Sorensen passing a mid-game head injury assessment. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
Penrith’s long NRL reign is over. Even as a Panthers fan, I feel a little relieved The success was dazzling but it became almost awkward. We can now celebrate the achievements and see another team lift the trophy The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025
'Little apprentice' Walsh in awe of ice-cool Reynolds An awe-struck Reece Walsh has opened up on the decision to rescind goal-kicking duties to Adam Reynolds in the last minutes of Brisbane's grand final qualifier. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead Penrith insist their NRL dynasty is not over, despite a charmed run of premierships coming to an end in their preliminary final loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters Brisbane have progressed to their first NRLW grand final since 2020 after thrashing Newcastle in the second preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium. AAP · Sep 28, 2025
'Pretty similar': Panthers climbing Everest again Penrith adopted the theme "Climbing Everest" as motivation in the 2021 finals series, and are finding themselves scaling the mountain again four years later. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Star half felt responsible for Panthers' poor start Nathan Cleary has opened up on feeling responsible for the poor start to the season that left Penrith languishing at the bottom of the NRL ladder in round 12. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
'Rush' to win comps: Maguire reveals Broncos mindset Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists it is no gamble to bring three injured stars back for the prelim final and has backed captain Adam Reynolds to fire. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Knights welcome underdogs tag ahead of NRLW final Newcastle might be the underdogs heading into their NRLW final against Brisbane, but Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale reckons her side can defy the odds. AAP · Sep 27, 2025
Advantage Storm: Bellamy admits prep days benefit Melbourne believe there's clear upside to having two days more than their eventual rivals to prepare for the grand final after an unprecedented schedule tweak. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 Wild island league helps Sharks' little guy Iro aim big Getting knocked around by men as a teenager in the Cook Islands, lightweight Cronulla centre KL Iro loves the challenge of cutting his opponents down to size.
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 NRL ace pulls out of Ashes duel in blow for England Roosters ace Victor Radley has now pulled out of England's bid to win the rugby league Ashes following his recent ban by the Sydney club.
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 'Exceptional' Munster, Dearden clinch Maroons awards Queensland captain Cameron Munster's emotional heroics in the State of Origin decider clinched him a favourite gong as star half Tom Dearden was also rewarded.
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 'Unusual' stat Sharks will own with grand-final berth If Cronulla beat Melbourne at AAMI Park, they'll become the first team in 20 years to make it to the NRL grand final without any State of Origin players.
AAP · Sep 25, 2025 Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Cleary's Dally M drought 'baffling' to Panthers star Luke Garner can't quite understand how Ivan Cleary was not named Dally M Coach of the Year in any of Penrith's four consecutive premiership seasons.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Perth Bears take NRL to France with dollars and sense Perth Bears are exploring a key Super League affiliation as they prepare to link with Brisbane Tigers on the back of an annual $1.2 million bonanza.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Field of dreams: Aussie up for UK rugby league top gong Wigan's star Australian fullback has been short-listed for British rugby league's top individual honour, the Man of Steel award.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025 Morgan Knowles plans happy ending at St Helens before winging his way Down Under The 28-year-old has been a one-club man since he made his Saints debut in 2015 but is joining Queensland-based Dolphins.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Roosters must buck NRLW finals trend against Sharks Only Newcastle out of the last four top-placed teams have gone on to claim an NRLW premiership - the undefeated Sydney Roosters are out to buck the trend.
AAP · Sep 24, 2025 Samurai Panther: Cleary already Penrith's master shogun Nathan Cleary has spent parts of 2025 reading up on the samurai, but the halfback has already shown much of their discipline throughout Penrith's dynasty.