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NEWRugby League 2026 News
'God no': Penrith say Cleary should avoid ban after hit
A defiant Ivan Cleary insists his superstar son Nathan should not face a ban for dangerous contact, after the Penrith star went from villain to hero in the Panthers' 19-12 finals win over the Sydney Roosters.
Cherry-Evans struggles to deliver as Roosters fall
Daly Cherry-Evans is smart enough to know that the success of his late-career move to the Sydney Roosters will be defined by whether he finishes this year with a premiership or not.
What We Learned: Panthers pedigree prevails; Cleary's nervous wait
Penrith's premiership pedigree has prevailed once again, with the Panthers overcoming the sin-binning of Nathan Cleary to defeat the Sydney Roosters 19-12 in a gripping qualifying final.
NRL Finals Week 1: Teams, line-ups, tips, odds, everything you need to know for the weekend
The NRL season has arrived at the pointy end, with the finals kicking off without any of last season's Top 4 teams returning. We are set for an incredible run to the grand final as the Panthers look to collect another title.
Shouldering finals pain nothing new for valiant Shark
Braydon Trindall has revealed how playing through a similar shoulder injury in the finals two years ago has given him the confidence to help lead Cronulla's title tilt.
Warriors moved to Eden Park for Knights showdown
The Warriors are set to break records for their biggest home crowd in a final with Eden Park the venue for the elimination final against Newcastle.
