NRL 2021 Grand Final LIVE updates: Burton, Walker trade tries in fiery start
The biggest day of the year is finally here with South Sydney chasing a record-extending 22nd title and Penrith a first premiership in almost two decades.
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Reynolds’ Broncos in line to square off against Rabbitohs in 2022 season opener
All the latest drama and insight ahead of the NRL grand final, including Russell Crowe’s $200,000 insurance policy and what the NRL has planned for the 2022 season draw.
Grand plan: The snap decision that saved the NRL season
As the likelihood of a Brisbane grand final increases, Peter V’landys reflects on the crucial call that made completing the season possible.
Virus can’t spoil the spectacle of this year’s NRL grand final
Rugby league’s dream scenario of a packed ANZ Stadium watching Penrith and South Sydney battling it out is no more but it is sure to be a terrific contest.
‘Make the ghosts of Souths proud’: Piggins’ inspiring grand final message
The man who brought the South Sydney Rabbitohs back from the brink, George Piggins, has a special message to the current team ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final.
Demolition man: The amazing rise and fall and rise of Scott Sorensen
Penrith’s Scott Sorensen was working in demolition at the start of the year and earning $700 a week. Now he gets to do a demolition job on Souths in the […]
All eyes on Brisbane, but NRL grand final still just a dress rehearsal
Brisbane has been a safe set of hands for professional sports during the pandemic but is also a city where traffic congestion can delay kickoff. Its biggest tests are to […]
Police warn NRL fans about COVID-19 risk of grand final festivities
NSW Police are preparing to crack down on banned gatherings this long weekend as the weather improves and people grow complacent about public health orders.
Fifty per cent is go: NRL sets crowd capacity threshold for grand final to proceed
Unless there is a large COVID-19 outbreak in Queensland over the next 24 hours, the grand final will go ahead as scheduled with the NRL even content to play at […]
Cleary says wounded Panthers are clear to play in NRL decider
Panthers coach Nathan Cleary conceded his team was ‘battle-hardened’ but nothing would stop Dylan Edwards and James Fisher-Harris from taking on Souths.
‘As long as we win I don’t care’: 77-year-old Reggie the Rabbit will miss NRL grand final
Two weeks after Charlie Gallico was brought back to life by paramedics following a heart attack in 2016, he was hopping around ANZ Stadium as Reggie the Rabbit.
How Penrith and South Sydney made it a date for the decider
A week-by-week review of how South Sydney and Penrith made their way to the NRL grand final.
The grand final we had to have — and what the NRL can learn from it
This decider between Souths and Penrith shows the importance of defence, why the best footy is played during the day and how Sydney remains the centre of the rugby league […]
NRL chief Andrew Abdo’s late conversion to the sport he loves
South African-born Andrew Abdo had never witnessed a live game of rugby league in his life until he moved to Sydney in 2012. Now he is CEO of the NRL, […]
‘This kid is an NRL player’: Taaffe no stranger to late call-ups
Souths rookie Blake Taaffe is no stranger to performing on the big stage after an 11th-hour call-up. Just ask former NSW under-20s coach Mark O’Meley.
NRL flags desire to test players’ hair for drugs after end-of-season incidents
The NRL wants to put hair follicle testing for illicit drugs back on the agenda following the latest off-field incidents.
NRL investigating footage of Storm players in room with white substance
Video footage has emerged appearing to show two Storm players partying in a room with a white substance on a table.
Mitchell’s partner blames ‘NRL system’ for ruining grand final dream
Latrell Mitchell’s partner was critical of the NRL for suspending the Souths fullback and denying him a third Grand Final appearance.
NRL 2021 finals LIVE updates: Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers
The fixture many pundits predicted would be the grand final has come a week early as the Panthers look for revenge against the side that denied them in the decider […]
Hasler calls for change as NRL says referee failed to notice heavily concussed Keppie
Ashley Klein failed to spot Sean Keppie wobbling around in front of him as Des Hasler called for trainers to be mic’d up to officials so they can stop play.
NRL 2021 finals as it happened: South Sydney Rabbitohs book grand final spot with 36-16 win over Manly Sea Eagles
There will be at least one Sydney team in next week’s grand final after two sides who last met at this stage back in 2013 go head to head at […]
‘My little piece of Panther Pride’: NRL fans show their support from Sydney
With COVID-19 wreaking havoc across the last two NRL seasons, Annyta Adams has had to get creative in showing her support for the team.
Cleary says Panthers trainer has been ‘named and shamed’ by NRL’s ban
In a move which puzzled the club, Green was barred by the NRL from the Panther’s preliminary final against the Storm over the alleged breach of rules despite the club […]
Clubs set for Friday showdown with Abdo over NRL expansion
NRL clubs have ensured expansion will be a hot topic during a Friday phone hook-up with the NRL after reports the 17th franchise was a done deal for 2023.
Qld government drops ball on free NRL finals tickets for jabs offer
The scheme came partially undone after it emerged people were not allowed to be offered incentives for their first dose of the vaccine, which the government has labelled ‘bureaucracy gone […]
‘I know he’s watching’: The heartbreak inspiring Manly prop Paseka
Towering Manly prop Taniela Paseka credits his late father with instilling him with the work ethic required to make it in the NRL.
NRL blame ‘administrative error’ after Olam left off Dally M invite list, award nominations
Olam was initially left off the invite list for the awards night, and the error was only corrected after Melbourne contacted the NRL.
‘This was not cheating’: Penrith trainer defends stoppage after NRL issues fine and suspension
The NRL has sanctioned Penrith trainer Pete Green after he controversially asked for time to be stopped against Parramatta on Saturday.
As the NRL race narrows, who can beat the Melbourne Storm?
Penrith get the finals shot at Melbourne they so badly wanted but after two weeks of play-offs, it’s clear the Storm are a cut above those chasing their crown.
Strike two: Panthers trainer who stopped play against Eels warned before
The Penrith trainer hauled over the coals for an incident earlier in the year is now under investigation by the NRL. He wasn’t even on the field at the time.