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Penrith rewrite record books in Storm thrashing

Penrith have produced the best start to a season since the great St George side of the 1960s, after handing Melbourne their biggest defeat in 18 years.

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New Zealand beat Samoa 36-14 to win Pacific Championships

Sunday’s triumph marked the perfect send-off for Kiwi veteran Kieran Foran and made a statement ahead of next year’s World Cup

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Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner

New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

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Kiwis lead charge in 2025 Golden Boot league award

Rugby league's global governing body has announced 18 players in the running to collect the coveted Golden Boot award, which will have a new winner in 2025.

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Katoa out of intensive care as reviews continue

Pacific Cup stars have detailed their own emotion over Eliesa Katoa's head injury, as the Tonga star's family told local media he has been move out of ICU.

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'We back ourselves': Kiwis pumped for Pacific Cup final

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones is backing his side to rise again in Sunday's Pacific Championships rugby league final against Samoa.

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'A privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Emerging super powers Samoa and Tonga will field formidable teams loaded with NRL talent in the third edition of the Pacific Championships.

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Spoon to NRL title? How ex-Tiger has evolved at Penrith

Versatile forward Isaiah Papali'i has opened up about an ill-fated stint at Wests Tigers and what has changed in his first season at NRL powerhouse Penrith.

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Penrith's re-invention pays off in semi-final thrashing

Penrith's semi-final thrashing of Canterbury seemed to suggest the Panthers' constant player drain is starting to help, rather than hinder, their dominance.

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Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive

Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets.

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Panthers oust Warriors to keep five-peat hopes alive

Penrith have claimed their first scalp in the quest for a fifth consecutive NRL premiership, ousting the Warriors from the finals with a 24-8 win in Auckland.

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Papali'i hits stride after initial struggles at Penrith

Isaiah Papali'i has found his rhythm at Penrith after initially struggling to adjust to the standards demanded by the NRL's four-time reigning premiers.

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Key recruits help Penrith machine splutter into life

Blaize Talagi and Isaiah Papali'i played their part in Penrith's drought-breaking NRL win over the Sydney Roosters.

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Papali'i ready to rebound with Panthers after 'plateau'

Isaiah Papali'i has admitted his career stalled at the Wests Tigers, but says he's feeling more physically fit and mentally locked at Penrith.

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Raiders outgun understrength Panthers in NRL trial

Canberra's NRL future-proofing looks set to bear fruit in 2025 after the Raiders clinched a 22-16 trial win over Penrith.

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I haven't lived up to hype at Wests Tigers: Papali'i

Preparing to depart West Tigers earlier than originally contracted, Isaiah Papali'i admits he hasn't been able to produce the form he showed with Parramatta.

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Sorensen happy to go middle as Penrith sign Papali'i

Penrith have sealed a three-year deal for Isaiah Papali'i, with Scott Sorensen happy to move to the middle and help replace the outgoing James Fisher-Harris.

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Bradman brings his Best in Knights' injury-soured win

The Newcastle Knights have held on to defeat a patchy Wests Tigers 20-14 in their final game in Tamworth, with both sides left ruing a heavy injury toll.

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'It'd be sad' to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers' Papali'i

Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground.

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Munster magic ensures Storm return to winning ways

With Cameron Munster starring, Melbourne have ended a two-game losing streak in beating Wests Tigers 24-12 at AAMI Park.

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Tigers claim Wakeham can unlock Brooks' attack

Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.

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Have the Wests Tigers finally landed on the players that can end their NRL finals drought?

After 11 seasons without finals football, the Tigers have ponied-up big money for star recruits in 2023. But will it be enough?

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Aussies edge NZ to grab RLWC final spot

Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup final after securing a tough 16-14 win over New Zealand at Elland Road, Leeds.

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Tigers not raw over Koroisau's GF joke

Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has shrugged off a joke aimed at the struggling club by new recruit and Penrith premiership winner Api Koroisau.

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Jokes over for Tigers-bound Api, Papali'i

Api Koroisau has poked fun at his title chances at Wests Tigers as he and Isaiah Papali'i head to the club in contrasting moods after the NRL grand final.

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