NRL

Melbourne's 'big four' have only played 20 matches together but will be key to their title hopes. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
George Clarke

Storm's new big four prepares to halt Penrith dynasty

Melbourne will claim their first post-Cameron Smith premiership if they beat a Penrith side chasing a fourth consecutive crown in Sunday's grand final.

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Penrith fans are hoping Ivan Cleary can steer the Panthers to their fourth straight NRL title. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
George Clarke and Scott Bailey

The call that put Cleary on the path to coaching greatness

Ivan Cleary has explained how his decision to back out of a contract in the Super League and a career in real estate started his NRL coaching journey.

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Commentator Phil Gould has been overlooked for the NRL grand final.
NRL
Cameron Noakes

Veteran NRL commentator dumped after bias claims

It has long been thought there is an anti-Storm vibe during games.

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Ivan Cleary will handle the mantle of the greatest NRL coach if he wins his fourth consecutive title alongside his son Nathan.
NRL
Matt Jones

Inside the powerhouse Panthers’ recipe for success

Immortality is within their grasp with a fourth consecutive NRL premiership win. Here is how they got here led by a champion father-son duo.

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Dylan Edwards (right) could be a contender to take part in a sprint race... if Penrith ever miss the grand final.
NRL
Scott Bailey

NRL makes late change for grand final: ‘Pretty flawed’

Fans and players will both miss out after a decision made just two days out from the decider.

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Tyran Wishart could end the year with a premiership and a new big-money contract.
NRL
Melissa Woods

In-demand star offers clue on NRL future ahead of grand final

The league’s most improved player could end the year with a premiership and a new big-money contract.

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These are the five key match-ups of the NRL grand final.
NRL
George Clarke

Everything you need to know about the key match-ups of the NRL grand final

These teams are the best of the best. Here is who could win it for their team and why.

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Raiders star Josh Papalii will face court over a late-night incident in Canberra. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
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NRL
Kat Wong

Raiders star charged by police over late-night pub drama

Canberra forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.

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Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary enjoying some downtime at home.
Property
Brendan Crabb

Inside the NRL grand final heroes’ property portfolios

As the Panthers prepare to clash with the Storm in the NRL grand final, check out some of the key participants kicking goals in the property market.

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NSW won the State of Origin under Michael Maguire this year.
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NRL
Scott Bailey

High-profile NRL coach bows out of NSW race

A leading NRL coach has ruled himself out of the Origin job after Michael Maguire quit the Blues to coach Brisbane.

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Jahrome Hughes is all smiles after being awarded the Dally M Medal in Sydney. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Scott Bailey

Impromptu haka leaves Hughes with a tear after Dally M

Melbourne's Dally M Medal winner Jahrome Hughes has been left emotional by a celebratory haka in his honour, led by Storm teammate Will Warbrick.

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Jahrome Hughes.
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NRL
Ben McClellan

Hughes edges out rival by one point to win Dally M Medal

Jahrome Hughes is on the verge of completing the perfect season after the Melbourne halfback was named the best player in the NRL following a thrilling finish to the vote count.

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The NRL and NRLW’s biggest night of the year has finally arrived. Her are some of the stunning looks from the Dally M green carpet.
NRL

See all the stunning looks from the Dally M green carpet

The NRL and NRLW’s biggest night of the year has finally arrived. Here are some of the stunning looks from the Dally M green carpet.

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Andy Alashooty was arrested and charged with supplying a prohibited drug and knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime.
NSW
Georgina Noack

Rugby coach ‘stood down’, charged as 10 bags of coke seized

Police allegedly found 10 bags of cocaine and more than $3000 in cash in his central Sydney hotel room.

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Because of COVID-19, the stands featured cardboard cut-outs for the 2020 Penrith-Melbourne clash. (Craig Golding/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
Scott Bailey

Cardboard cut-outs: night that ignited Penrith's rise to top

Penrith's rise to prominence as one of the NRL's great sides came against Melbourne, in the midst of COVID-19 and in front of 105 spectators at Campbelltown.

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