Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion. AAP · 22h ago
Why Knights loved sight of McEwen goading Penrith alpha Jermaine McEwen earned the admiration of his Newcastle teammates for hunting down Penrith tough man Moses Leota. AAP · Sep 29
Crossland banned four games for Cleary tackle Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final and most of the World Cup after receiving a four-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary. AAP · Sep 29
'Good spirits': Roosters players back Watson for GF The grand final-bound Sydney Roosters are expected to launch a bid to free Connor Watson from concussion protocols, with teammates attesting to his recovery. AAP · Sep 28
Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions Penrith have outlined the details of their casualty ward, with Nathan Cleary requiring surgery on both feet and two others badly hurt in the loss to Newcastle. AAP · Sep 27
Knights take fairytale ride all the way to NRL decider Newcastle have beaten Penrith 22-14 to book a spot in the NRL grand final against Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 27
How Penrith's awful night could come full circle It was against Newcastle last year that Penrith realised their dynasty was showing signs of cracking. And they still haven't forgotten it 16 months on.. AAP · Sep 26
Could get worse: Penrith make big prelim call on Cleary Nathan Cleary is set to play through a sore right foot in Penrith's preliminary final against Newcastle. But it is not a risk-free move. AAP · Sep 26
Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other. AAP · Sep 25
Why Newcastle can pull off the ultimate finals upset over Penrith The Newcastle Knights' backline firepower could shatter Penrith's dominance. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25
Me-versus-me: why To'o is now the hunter at Penrith Brian To'o enters Penrith's preliminary final with a point to prove. Not to anyone else, but to himself after his shock NSW State of Origin axing in July. AAP · Sep 24
How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 23
Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground. AAP · Sep 23
Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace. AAP · Sep 22
AAP · Sep 21 Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights Francis Manuleleua is keen to test Nathan Cleary's dodgy foot as Newcastle aim to gun down Penrith in the NRL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 20 'We're not done': Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.
AAP · Sep 20 Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.
AAP · Sep 18 'Have to step it up': Sharks out to find another gear Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final.
AAP · Sep 17 Sparks to fly in final act of NRL's wing-dong battle Ronaldo Mulitalo v Mark Nawaqanitawase has been essential viewing in the NRL and teammates from both sides expect no let up in their final showdown.
AAP · Sep 17 Penrith's near-perfect injury record boosts Cleary bid Penrith have had a stunning 94 per cent record of player availability in finals matches since 2020, with Nathan Cleary now the latest trying to defy injury.
AAP · Sep 15 Roosters make Walker call as half's absence laid bare James Tedesco says Daly Cherry-Evans took ownership of his off night against Penrith, as the Sydney Roosters aim to knock Cronulla out of the finals.
AAP · Sep 15 Cleary to prepare for prelim with mental visualisation Nathan Cleary appears set to play in Penrith's preliminary final against the Warriors or Newcastle, even if he is off his feet and doesn't kick in the lead-up.
AAP · Sep 14 'Drained': Sharks hope short turnaround hurts Roosters Cronulla superstar Nicho Hynes is hoping a sapping loss to Penrith will leave the Sydney Roosters feeling the effects in another all-Sydney do-or-die NRL final.
AAP · Sep 13 Cleary avoids ban, but drama far from over Scans on Nathan Cleary have confirmed the Penrith superstar has suffered a stress-related bone issue in his foot, just hours after he avoided a finals ban.
AAP · Sep 13 Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla.