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'Gave me goosebumps': Farnworth set for Ashes glory

'Gave me goosebumps': Farnworth set for Ashes glory

England star Herbie Farnworth is primed to win the Ashes off Australia for the first time since 1970 after a Churchillian speech by coach Shaun Wane.

Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships.

Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp

Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp

Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp

Busted Bronco delayed surgery on both knees to win comp

Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington should have had surgery on two knees but delayed it, pushing through the pain to leave the club with an NRL premiership.

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'I did it for my brothers': grand final hero Walsh

'I did it for my brothers': grand final hero Walsh

Reece Walsh has dedicated Brisbane's premiership triumph to Broncos teams who felt the pain of grand final defeats in the past decade.

Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries

Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries

Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist.

NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership

NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership

The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.

Maguire vindicated as title puts him in elite company

Maguire vindicated as title puts him in elite company

Michael Magiure sat in a corner for much of Brisbane's premiership celebrations, taking in the enormity of perhaps his greatest coaching feat..

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Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl

Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl

Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl

Rooster sent to judiciary over NRLW brawl

Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio is facing a ban for throwing a punch in the brawl at the end of the NRLW grand final.

Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut

Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut

Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut

Future is now with Southwell in line for Test debut

Jesse Southwell is poised to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos, after long being viewed as the future of the NRLW in Australia.

Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin

Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin

Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin

Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin

Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.

'You could tackle him': Bellamy's ice-cold Storm barb

'You could tackle him': Bellamy's ice-cold Storm barb

'You could tackle him': Bellamy's ice-cold Storm barb

'You could tackle him': Bellamy's ice-cold Storm barb

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has pulled no punches when quizzed on his side's ability to handle the threat of Brisbane star Reece Walsh.

Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF

Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF

Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF

Fullback on fire: Walsh stars as Broncos win GF

Reece Walsh has produced one of the greatest grand final performances in history to lead Brisbane to their seventh premiership with a 26-22 win over Melbourne.

Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.

Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane

Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane

Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane

Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane

The Broncos overcame another double-digit deficit to break a 19-year title drought despite losing skipper Adam Reynolds to injury as Reece Walsh starred.

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Reece Walsh a Broncos hero with Clive Churchill Medal

Reece Walsh has written his name into the history books next to several Brisbane legends with an award-winning performance on grand final day.

Broncos beat Roosters to claim NRLW premiership

The Brisbane Broncos have beaten minor premiers the Sydney Roosters 22-18 in a thrilling grand final to claim the NRLW premiership.

Another trophy for Clearys but Boyd the Warriors' star

Guided by halfback Tanah Boyd, the Warriors have comfortably defeated Burleigh in the annual clash of the NSW Cup and Queensland Cup premiers.

Foran preparing for Kiwis Test swansong in Pac Champs

Kieran Foran has been told to keep fresh in case he is called upon by New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, one month after retiring from the NRL.

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How Maguire saved banished Bronco’s NRL career

Michael Maguire's tough love approach has worked wonders for Brisbane hooker Cory Paix, who has revived his Broncos career to start in Sunday's grand final.

Video nasty taught Haas the method to Maguire's madness

Michael Maguire can end the Broncos' 19-year wait for NRL glory after resurrecting his coaching career following his Wests Tigers axing.

Roosters chase 100-year first and NRLW supremacy

Chasing a record-equalling third NRLW title and a perfect season, captain Isabelle Kelly attributes the Sydney Roosters' rise to coach John Strange.

'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh

Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage

'Too aggressive': how rising Roosters ace found NRLW

Rated too tough for touch footy, Roosters NRLW star Eliza Lopamaua hails from the same area of Brisbane as Canberra great Josh Papalii and hits like him too.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

Broncos 'cattledog' set to bark 30 years after old man

Outgoing Brisbane tough nut Kobe Hetherington intends to emulate his father Jason's 1995 heroics for Canterbury and secure a premiership ring.

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