This is the end and the beginning for Jarome Luai,a man misunderstood

This is the end and the beginning for Jarome Luai,a man misunderstood

The boyish charisma and quick tongue are partly what made Mount Druitt trendy,but the Panthers five-eighth will take a new maturity with him to Wests Tigers.

  • byEmma Kemp

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Cleary uncut:In his own words,this is how the Panthers won the miracle grand final

Cleary uncut:In his own words,this is how the Panthers won the miracle grand final

Twelve months after the greatest grand final comeback in NRL history,the Panthers champion sat down with the Herald to explain exactly what was happening at every moment of his masterclass.

  • byAdam Pengilly
This is the NFL-style trick play the Panthers have unwrapped for the finals

This is the NFL-style trick play the Panthers have unwrapped for the finals

The masters of keeping something up their sleeves,the Panthers have been working on a new move. Can it be effective against the Storm?

  • byAdam Pengilly
Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup

Titans coach Hasler clinches major signing coup

Gold Coast have bolstered their forward pack with the addition of former Parramatta and representative front-rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard on a three-year deal.

  • byMichael Chammas,Dan Walsh,Adam Pengilly,Billie Eder,Christian Nicolussi andAdrian Proszenko
NRL Fan Fest another tough carry in week-long war of attrition

NRL Fan Fest another tough carry in week-long war of attrition

For the hordes of holidaying schoolkids,Thursday’s function at Circular Quay was a blast. For players and coaches,it was just the latest in a long list of promotional events to be negotiated before the main event.

  • byEmma Kemp
Carnivore cats:The all-meat diet powering Cleary and the Panthers

Carnivore cats:The all-meat diet powering Cleary and the Panthers

It has been promoted by controversial podcaster Joe Rogan – and now a group of Penrith players are using the carnivore diet to give them an edge chasing a fourth straight title.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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Family union in a league of its own
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Family union in a league of its own

Grandson’s finals matches provide brain training for grandparents.

Eight years,three premiers:Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?

Eight years,three premiers:Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?

It’s the grand final we were always going to have. But the sustained success of the Panthers and Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Former Newtown president dies from heart attack watching Jets’ grand final win

Former Newtown president dies from heart attack watching Jets’ grand final win

Newtown icon John Singleton has paid tribute to Barry Vining,the former president who died while watching his beloved Jets’ NSW Cup win on Sunday.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
Storm seek grand final miracle with Asofa-Solomona to fly in for judiciary hearing

Storm seek grand final miracle with Asofa-Solomona to fly in for judiciary hearing

The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds - but it won’t stop Melbourne launching a Hail Mary at the NRL judiciary.

  • byAdam Pengilly andRoy Ward
Why the Panthers will be pretty in pink for the decider

Why the Panthers will be pretty in pink for the decider

Not since top grade rugby league started in Australia in 1908 has a team ever wore a pink jersey in a grand final. But that’s about to change - and it will spark a million-dollar rush from Penrith fans.

  • byAdam Pengilly