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Panthers, Storm name injured stars for prelim final

Jahrome Hughes and Jarome Luai both hope to return from injury and play in Friday's Penrith-Melbourne preliminary final.

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Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo

Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams.

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Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL's 'blame culture'

The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.

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No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL

The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.

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Broncos made no approach to break contract: Ben Hunt

Dragons captain Ben Hunt insists he has had no contact about a move to the Broncos, despite reports Brisbane are being investigated by the NRL.

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'Blew them out of water': Haas lethal as teen Warrior

Broncos prop Payne Haas was contracted to the Warriors as a teenager and left a lasting mark on former coach Andrew McFadden and seasoned forwards he monstered.

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Storm centre Olam enjoying unexpected return for finals

Melbourne centre Justin Olam thought he was no chance of a return to the Storm's line-up come finals time after a brutal axing in July.

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New Zealand delights in Warriors’ NRL success after years of rugby league neglect

The flipside to the love fest around the team’s run to the finals is why it took so long for the game to realise its enormous potential in Aotearoa

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Majority of coaches opposed to NRLW expansion in 2024

Most NRLW coaches do not believe the league is ready to go to 12 teams in 2024, fearing the competition is not ready to grow again.

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Cleary hurts finger but Penrith backs halves to play

Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are expected to play in Penrith's NRL preliminary final against Melbourne despite injury concerns.

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Storm star Hughes hopeful of return for Panthers prelim

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has made promising progress as he races the clock to return for the Storm's preliminary final against Penrith.

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Referee Klein's finals fate won't hinge on Storm errors

NRL football boss Graham Annesley can't make any promises over Ashley Klein's hopes of officiating in the preliminary finals.

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'No regret': Former Warrior Walsh paved way for Charnze

Brisbane's Reece Walsh intends to end the season of his former club but his Broncos return worked out for him and Warriors No.1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.

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Warriors can weaponise pressure in NRL prelim: Johnson

The Warriors are carrying the hopes of a nation on their shoulders but Shaun Johnson believes the semi-final win shows they can use that pressure positively.

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Broncos academy reaps rewards with Walsh and company

The home-grown Broncos brought 14 of their 17-man side through their junior pathways academy system after identifying their talents early and nurturing them.

The Guardian - AU

NRL in a bind after costly errors increase scrutiny on refereeing

Blunders by Ashley Klein during the Storm-Roosters semi-final have put the spotlight on officiating at a crucial juncture

The Independent UK

Warrington favourites ‘schooled’ in ‘frightening’ wheelchair rugby league clash

Paul Cullen and Ben Westwood took part in a promotional game.

The Guardian - AU

Penrith Panthers grand final triumph could damage Betr after it offered gamblers 100-1 odds on win

News Corp-backed firm offered inducements that attracted record fine and criticism from regulator

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The Guardian - AU

Dramatic first week of NRL finals showcases all that is great about rugby league

Devastating injuries, a biting allegation and two of the best matches of the NRL era made for exhilarating weekend of football

The Guardian - AU

Perfect Panthers crush Warriors to win through to NRL preliminary final

Penrith playmaker Nathan Cleary scored one try and five goals in another masterclass while the Roosters left it late to beat Cronulla

The Guardian - UK

RFL condemns ‘disgraceful’ homophobic abuse aimed at match official

Marcus Griffiths suffered abuse online after refereeing Huddersfield’s 21-12 win against Leeds on Sunday

The Guardian - AU

‘Mind-blowing’: New Zealand swept up in league fever as rugby union falters

As the Warriors mark one of their best seasons, rugby league finds new crowds and loyal fans delight in a rare run of victory

Newcastle Herald

Junior Rugby League clubhouse defaced by offensive graffiti

It comes amid a spate of vandalism and ransackings at sporting clubs.

The Guardian - AU

Rugby league mourns South Sydney premiership star Kyle Turner after death at 31

Turner won NRL, World Club Challenge and Auckland Nines titles, also fighting back from multiple concussions and a serious neck injury

The Independent UK

Day out at Wembley feels like ‘weird dream’ for cup finalist Jodie Cunningham

The famous stadium stages the Women’s Challenge Cup final for the first time on Saturday.

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