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Yeo, Carrigan key to unlocking grand final defences

Yeo, Carrigan key to unlocking grand final defences

Isaah Yeo knows Penrith have to contain Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan if they are to complete a NRL premiership three-peat.

Honesty session propelled Knights to NRLW grand final

Honesty session propelled Knights to NRLW grand final

Honesty session propelled Knights to NRLW grand final

Honesty session propelled Knights to NRLW grand final

A heart-to-heart between Newcastle's NRLW playing group has helped the reigning premiers maintain their high standards in 2023.

Walters defends Reece Walsh after clash with NRL fan

Walters defends Reece Walsh after clash with NRL fan

Walters defends Reece Walsh after clash with NRL fan

Walters defends Reece Walsh after clash with NRL fan

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been caught in a verbal exchange with a young Penrith supporter at the NRL's grand final fan day.

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NRLW grand finalists back themselves to handle the heat

NRLW grand finalists back themselves to handle the heat

Temperatures are expected to stretch beyond 30C during the NRLW grand final but both Newcastle and Gold Coast have shrugged at the weather forecast.

Coach Cleary keeps cool head in bid for NRL three-peat

Coach Cleary keeps cool head in bid for NRL three-peat

Ivan Cleary rarely gets flustered, with Penrith's players crediting his success as an NRL coach in part to his calm nature.

Daley not interested in NSW State of Origin return

Daley not interested in NSW State of Origin return

Laurie Daley has ruled himself out of consideration for the NSW State of Origin coaching role vacated by Brad Fittler.

Brisbane search for answers to deny Penrith three-peat

Brisbane search for answers to deny Penrith three-peat

Brisbane may have the ingredients needed to beat Penrith - but denying the Panthers an NRL three-peat in the grand final remains the most daunting of tasks.

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Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane's AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act

Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.

Bronco Billy's following famous uncles in grand final

Bronco Billy's following famous uncles in grand final

Bronco Billy's following famous uncles in grand final

Bronco Billy's following famous uncles in grand final

Brisbane No.9 Billy Walters has silenced the doubters ahead of the NRL grand final, where he aims to emulate the feats of his famous hooker uncles.

Leniu, Smith go from frenemies to grand final teammates

Leniu, Smith go from frenemies to grand final teammates

Leniu, Smith go from frenemies to grand final teammates

Leniu, Smith go from frenemies to grand final teammates

Lindsay Smith and Spencer Leniu spent years clashing in the Penrith District Rugby League. Now, they're two days from becoming grand final teammates.

Titans' Hancock not retiring type as NRLW final looms

Titans' Hancock not retiring type as NRLW final looms

Titans' Hancock not retiring type as NRLW final looms

Titans' Hancock not retiring type as NRLW final looms

Gold Coast prop Stephanie Hancock has tried to retire on numerous occasions but she put the boots back on and is now playing in the Titans' maiden NRLW decider.

Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach

Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach

Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach

Brad Fittler steps down as NSW State of Origin coach

Besieged NSW coach Brad Fittler has coached his last State of Origin game, informing the NSW Rugby League he will not remain in charge next season.

Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters

Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters

Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters

Penrith kick blockers fair and legal: Kevin Walters

Penrith have been accused of using illegal tactics to protect Nathan Cleary, but Brisbane coach Kevin Walters insists only "whingers" question the strategy.

Reynolds' long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result

Reynolds' long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result

Reynolds' long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result

Reynolds' long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result

Regardless of the result in the NRL grand final, Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds intends to leave Brisbane with a permanent souvenir.

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Broncos' resurgence no shock to Panthers: Ivan Cleary

Penrith haven't been surprised to see NRL grand final opponents Brisbane thriving in 2023 after missing the finals for the four seasons prior.

Sunny days forecast to warm up footy finals weekend

Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 20s for the start of the NRL grand final, with warm and sunny conditions also forecast for the AFL decider.

Billy Slater inks three-year extension as Maroons coach

Billy Slater's new deal as Maroons coach until 2026 has been hailed by QRL boss Ben Ikin, who identifies aspects of Mal Meninga and Craig Bellamy in his work.

I wouldn't have won Dally M without head knock: Ponga

Kalyn Ponga's maiden Dally M would likely not have been won if not for six weeks of introspection over his role and form, the Newcastle fullback admits.

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Ponga pips Johnson by a point to claim Dally M Medal

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga is a surprise winner of the Dally M Medal, edging out Warriors ace Shaun Johnson to claim the NRL's top individual honour.

Unsung Fisher-Harris 'best front-rower in NRL': Penrith

Brisbane's Payne Haas enters the grand final as the NRL's most-hyped front-rower, but Penrith's players believe the game's best prop will line up with them.

NSW delay call on Brad Fittler's Origin coaching future

Brad Fittler's future as State of Origin coach remains in limbo after the NSW Rugby League held off a decision on staffing for the 2024 season.

Origin prop Fotuaika re-signs with Titans long-term

Gold Coast have locked up important prop forward Moeaki Fotuaika until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Cyber attack can't thwart NRLW Knights' star Roche

The NRLW career of grand finalist Georgia Roche was almost over before it started as a result of a software hack in the UK.

Quest for perfection defines Broncos whiz Walsh: Boyd

Broncos legend Darius Boyd mentors Reece Walsh and says what he does when no-one is watching is integral to the 21-year-old fullback's success.

Turuva's last-minute tux shop ahead of Dally M awards

Sunia Turuva has been forced to add tuxedo shopping to his grand-final week to-do list as he looks to become the second Panther to be named rookie of the year.

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