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Comeback kidTough love saved a broken Brenko

Rugby league loves a resurrection story, and few comebacks can rival the cellar to the penthouse progression that has been the past twelve months of Brenko Lee’s career.

Peter Badel

ExclusiveThe day it rained cash in Penrith

‘He’s a special coach’. The Panthers love the influence of assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo on the team and the story behind his unique bet with the players is a triumph for the discipline he preaches.

David Riccio

RevealedMum still can’t give Nathan a kiss … even if Panthers win

She’s only seen her son Nathan Cleary from a distance for months due to the strict COVID NRL bubble — and even if Penrith win the grand final, mum Bec still won’t be able to embrace the star Panthers player. READ MORE

Adam Lucius

Player movementWatch: Cashed-up Titans eye Storm hooker

While Penrith and Melbourne are focused on the NRL grand final, the Gold Coast Titans are looming, keen to continue their impressive recruiting spree by targeting a Storm hooker.

Rugby LeagueCoaches to present NRL premiership rings

The winning coach in the NRL grand final will present the rings to his premiership-winning players as part of a COVID-safe post-match presentation.

Scott Bailey

Subscriber ExclusiveWatch Replay: Brilliant Endeavour take down Illawarra

The NRL Schoolboy Cup is down to the final four after Endeavour Sports High outclassed Illawarra Sports High and sent a warning to the other contenders for this year’s title. WATCH THE REPLAY.

Jocelyn Airth

ExclusivePanther’s soft touch saved Mansour’s career

Laying in hospital awaiting reconstructive surgery, Penrith star Josh Mansour was pondering the end of his NRL career until this moment of kindness.

Fatima Kdouh and Dean Ritchie

Sports ConfidentialBenji’s new home to trigger major roster rejig

Benji Marshall’s NRL lifeline could see the Knights secure a young playmaker while there’s a real surprise packet set for a role at the Sharks next year. It’s all in Sport Confidential.

Michael Carayannis and Paul Kent

Unique talentsThe coaches who turned cubs into Panthers

The Penrith Panthers are not a squad of childhood prodigies, they are a team of young men whose talents were developed and whose rough edges were knocked off by these coaches who saw their potential.

Jocelyn Airth, Fatima Kdouh and Nick Campton

Exciting ventureTrading places: Stars put cards on table in hub hobby

After turning some down time into a boom NBA trading card empire, the Melbourne Storm stars behind Four Point Collectables want to gear the new-age ‘stock market’ towards the NRL.

Gilbert Gardiner and Michael Randall

Must haveDownload your Penrith Panthers grand final posters

If you’re a Penrith Panthers or Melbourne Storm fan, grand final week is the best time of the year. To make it even better, download your ultimate team supporter posters right here.

ExclusiveThe seven secret pillars in Storm scouting system

The Storm have an uncanny knack of turning rough diamonds, rejects and unfulfilled potential into proven NRL performers. Here are the seven boxes every recruit must tick.

Peter Badel

RevealedHow Storm triggered Panthers star’s crippling anxiety

Gripped with fear of failure after a rough start to his career, Penrith star Liam Martin reveals he was in a dark place after his NRL dream quickly turned to a nightmare. Now he’s playing in an Grand Final and set for a NSW Origin debut.

Michael Carayannis, Dean Ritchie

Rugby LeagueEels prop tells Arthur critics to back off

Parramatta prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard says criticism of coach Brad Arthur is unfair, claiming his detractors wouldn't last a week in the job.

Scott Bailey

RevealedNRL’s emotional grand final ring tribute

The NRL grand final rings are here and ready to be handed out to the winners, but this year’s versions will carry special significance. GET YOUR FIRST LOOK HERE.

Jonathon Moran

Home and awayWhy a premiership win would be extra special for Smith

A premiership with an asterisk against it - you’ve got to be kidding, says Melbourne Storm great Cameron Smith, who sees the 2020 campaign as the benchmark for one particular trait.

Travis Meyn and Peter Badel

Best of the bestDally M leaderboard: Top five players at every club

Jack Wighton has been crowned the 2020 Dally M Medallist but how did the rest of the NRL fare? Check out all the votes and top five at every club.

RedemptionHow Ivan defied high-profile doubter to land top gong

Ivan Cleary’s resurrection at Penrith is one of the great NRL stories of 2020 - and his Dally M Coach of the Year win will taste extra special considering he was sacked by Phil Gould five years to the day.

Nick Walshaw

Dally MBrisbane fans finally have something to cheer about

Brisbane Broncos supporters finally have something to celebrate in grand final week with a star player taking out a coveted Dally M Medal.

Chris Honnery

Rugby LeagueJack Wighton wins 2020 NRL Dally M medal

Canberra star Jack Wighton has won the 2020 NRL Dally M Medal from Parramatta's Clint Gutherson and Penrith's Nathan Cleary.

Scott Bailey

Dramatic finishJack Wighton claims Dally M Medal

Canberra Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton claimed the Dally M on 26 points ahead of Parramatta fullback Clint Gutherson (25) and Penrith favourite Nathan Cleary on 24.

Pamela Whaley

Live streamWestfields halt St Dom’s comeback in Schoolboy Cup classic

St Dominic’s College summoned the spirit of former halfback Nathan Cleary as they fought back, but some controversial calls went against them, sending Westfields Sports High School through to the NRL Schoolboys Cup semi finals. WATCH THE FULL MATCH REPLAY.

Jocelyn Airth, Wilson Smith

Panther prideNaden ready to fight back after Penrith finals snub

Naden spent the Panthers entire Preliminary Final watching on the bench but is now pushing for a Grand Final start. And Viliame Kikau has revealed how he went from a wrecking ball into a nervous wreck as he looked on from the sidelines.

Paul Crawley, Fatima Kdouh

GRAND FINALPenrith legends’ call: Be a Westie for the week

NRL supporters across NSW are being urged to put their state first and get behind “underdogs” Penrith against Melbourne Storm in Sunday’s grand final. Read our ‘How to be a Westie’ guide.

Dean Ritchie and Georgia Clark