The brilliance of the NRL and AFL grand finals compared with rugby’s failure to shine makes it harder for the code to dig itself out of the hole it has created.
Fans gathered by the hundreds to welcome their boys home. Now,three key areas need to be addressed to ensure the next gathering is a huge celebration.
The Panthers intend to defend their title in Las Vegas in the 2025 opener,before playing at ‘home’ in Parramatta.
The Penrith coach has recounted the heartache that he put himself and his family through when he walked out on the Tigers to reunite with Nathan at the Panthers.
Panthers star Nathan Cleary has backed the Voice in a video posted to social media hours after he led Penrith to victory over the Brisbane Broncos.
The AFL and NRL grand finals dominated TV viewing on the weekend - but which one came out on top?
There’s an obsession in professional sport to label athletes and their performances before finding where they fit in the annals of history.
“The moment of a lei being placed over your head is like entering a portal,everything that went into making this lei ... it’s a powerful thing.”
The most overused word in rugby league,“unbelievable”,along with journalism’s new favourite,“a game for the ages”,should be retired and used exclusively for the 2023 decider.
The biggest roar in the Penrith change rooms came when Nathan Cleary added the final piece to the club’s undisputed championship belt - watch the video.
Inside the Panthers’ dressing room after their stunning grand final win over the Broncos.