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All eyes will be on Stefano Utoikamanu and Payne Haas on Sunday. (Aap/AAP PHOTOS)

The key match-ups that will decide the NRL grand final

These stars will be crucial to their side’s success on Sunday with a Storm prop starting the war of words earlier in the week.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen and Reece Walsh pose with the trophy media ahead of the NRL’s grand final on Sunday.

Broncos respond to Storm star’s insulting two-word jab

The out-of-character comment has suddenly lit the fuse for a spicy grand final on Sunday.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen and Reece Walsh.

NRL grand final: On Sunday we are all Broncos

DANE ELDRIDGE: It’s a phrase no one in NSW will ever utter again - except during this decider against the hated Storm: ‘Go Brisbane’.

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Phil Gould says a routine blood test led to him going to hospital.

Gould reveals why he had to be hospitalised over heart scare

The Bulldogs legend has detailed his plans for the NRL grand final as he provided a health update to the rugby league world.

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James and Maria Tedesco.

Tedesco credits Origin snub for Dally M success

The Roosters skipper has, for the second time, been judged the NRL’s best player in a year where he played no representative football.

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Phil Gould.

Phil Gould hospital bombshell drops during Dally M Awards

Just as the big awards night was starting, the main talking point became the welfare of one of the game’s biggest names who has ‘significant health concerns’.

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Bailey Smith Smith captioned the photo with Cats skipper Patrick Dangerfield: “or brokeback mountain depends how ya look at it” and “this is what losing a granny does to ya.”

What Reece Walsh can learn from Bailey Smith heading into GF

KIERSTEN DUKE: The NRL star should take note of how the AFL star got it so wrong after his grand final defeat.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen is focused on the NRL decider against Brisbane, but remains interested in R360. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rebel rugby comp gets green light days out from NRL grand final

One NRL agent has revealed what his high-profile players will do with R360 to start next year as the Wallabies prepare to come down hard on any of its stars who defect.

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Chevy Stewart.

NRL player’s allegedly bizarre attack on pokie machine

Police will allege the young star doesn’t like to lose, and not just on the field.

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Sydney Roosters skipper James Tedesco will miss rugby league's Ashes series for family reasons. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Tedesco makes shock decision on Kangaroo tour

The leading contender for the Dally M Medal has made a call on the Ashes series, citing family reasons as the main driver behind it.

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Teddy Swims has been forced to cancel shows days before a major Australian performance.

‘I can’t: NRL chaos as singer cancels shows

After Snoop Dogg rocked the MCG at the AFL grand final, the NRL has found itself in a panic as its headline halftime act reveals he needs to take time off.

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Michael Maguire is a divisive coaching figure but has the Broncos humming as they head into the grand final.

Maguire doesn’t give a stuff what you think about him

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Madge continues to prove his doubters wrong, with Brisbane on the verge of breaking a two-decade NRL title drought.

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Pat Carrigan will return for Brisbane in the grand final.

‘Out the back door’: GF axing looms

Pat Carrigan's return from suspension could force the Broncos to make the toughest selection call of their season ahead of the NRL grand final.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Adam Reynolds of the Broncos celebrates after a successful conversion to put the Broncos in the lead during the NRL Preliminary Final match between Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium, on September 28, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Broncos stun Panthers with Reynolds redemption

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

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