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Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Redemption Riki: Bronco a 'deer in headlights' no more

Jordan Riki was overcome by grand final week in 2023 but now he’s older and wiser after a career-defining display to help Brisbane into another decider.

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

Tedesco joins Thurston as four-time Players' Champion

James Tedesco has been voted the best player in the NRL in 2025 by his peers, beating out Harry Grant, Payne Haas, Isaiya Katoa and Ethan Strange.

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

Penrith's 1463 days at the top may never be matched

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.

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A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

A gift: Broncos fire back at Stefano's arrogance claim

Brisbane players have noted Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu's not-so-subtle dig at them and have responded with a warning as a grand final feud erupts.

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

'Emotional roller-coaster' amid Bronco Broughton's exit

Ahead of the NRLW grand final, Brisbane five-eighth Gayle Broughton has opened up on her impending move to the Warriors.

Storm half Hughes right at home in quiet GF build-up

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.

Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Broncos get grand final boost as 'tractor' avoids ban

Brisbane's pack will be at full strength for the NRL grand final, after prop Xavier Willison avoided a ban for a cannonball tackle against Penrith.

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'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

'Huge call' to rub Sorensen out of prelim: Cleary

'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.

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

'What's over?': Panthers insist dynasty not dead

'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.

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

Brisbane have produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Penrith to advance to the NRL grand final.

Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters

Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters

Broncos gallop into NRLW grand final date with Roosters

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.

No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

No shouting about it but Storm star in miracle return

While his voice remains a raspy whisper, Shawn Blore is thankful to be playing in another grand final with the Storm gun recovering from a fractured larynx.

Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.

Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year

Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year

Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year

Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year

She starred to put the Sydney Roosters into the grand final and now Jocelyn Kelleher wants her side to complete an NRLW double along with an undefeated season.

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'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.

Walsh ownership of big moments fires Broncos' belief

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been backed to execute the big plays when games are won or lost in the prelim final against Penrith, as he has done in 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.

Broncos' Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.

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'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.

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.

Charge downs and try-savers that rescued Penrith's year

Penrith's pursuit of a fifth-straight premiership appeared dead and buried after round 12, before a series of big plays saved their season.

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.

Storm into NRL grand final after taking down Sharks

Melbourne have secured a spot in consecutive NRL grand finals, after claiming a 22-14 win over Cronulla in the preliminary final at AAMI Park.

Storm star delivers after miracle recovery from injury

Coach Craig Bellamy's decision to play Jahrome Hughes just weeks after surgery has paid off with the Storm halfback helping steer his team into the grand final.

Be like Mike: Tyson clips pump up Panthers enforcer

Moses Leota is the prop tasked with halting Brisbane star Payne Haas in the middle, and he'll do so with the help of the baddest man on the planet.

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