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Panthers demolish Storm to book NRL grand final spot

Penrith have brushed Melbourne aside in a 38-4 trouncing to qualify for their fourth-straight NRL grand final.

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Where to for Storm after preliminary final belting?

Melbourne were handily beaten by Penrith in Friday night's preliminary final but as the NRL season ends, the questions begin.

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Pone back to add punch in Wallabies' key World Cup game

Known for his barnstorming runs, tighthead prop Pone Fa'amausili has worked hard on his scrummaging to earn his way into the Wallabies' line-up to face Wales.

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Wearing rivals' jerseys nothing new: Storm's Bellamy

Melbourne players wearing Penrith jerseys at training prompted a strong reaction but Storm coach Craig Bellamy insists it's a regular occurrence for his side.

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Luai cleared to play in Penrith's preliminary final

The Panthers have confirmed five-eighth Jarome Luai and centre Izack Tago will return from injury in the NRL preliminary final against Melbourne.

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The gamble that brought Will Warbrick to NRL's Storm

Melbourne took a chance on a towering New Zealander two years ago and now they're counting their winnings on the way to a preliminary final.

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Storm star Hughes trains to push case for prelim return

Melbourne star Jahrome Hughes has trained to boost his chances of playing in the Storm's preliminary-final blockbuster against Penrith.

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Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm's jersey gee-up

Melbourne's attempts to prepare themselves for Penrith have led to the club's reserves donning imitation Panthers jerseys.

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All Black's kicking advice for Melbourne's Meaney

Feedback from rugby star Jordie Barrett could help turn things around for Nick Meaney after a wayward night with the boot for the Storm No.1 in the NRL semi.

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How 2020 GF loss gave Penrith last piece of the puzzle

Penrith's ruthless attitude was born out of a grand final loss to Melbourne, with players walked over by the Storm in 2020 and taught how to play big games.

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How the Storm’s NRL ‘egg-chasers’ won over AFL-mad Melbourne

Sustained success has played a significant role but so too has the way the club has leaned into links with Australian rules football

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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.

AAP

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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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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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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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

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Long arm of the law reaches into Black Ferns XV

One of NZ's most decorated rugby stars, Linda Itunu wants to make a difference in her new double life - as a policewoman and a coach of the first-ever Black Ferns XV, Suzanne McFadden writes

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WNBA's Scoring Leader Jewell Loyd Agrees To Contract Extension with Storm

The WNBA's single-season scoring record holder will continue to call Seattle home for the next several seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

What’s at stake if the Sky fail to make playoffs?

Lottery rules and the Sky’s odds of sending the No. 1 pick to the Wings if they fail to make the playoffs.

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Fisher hoping to boot Auckland back to the top

As many as 18 past and present Black Ferns could be on display in the women's rugby national final this weekend. Adam Julian talks to Auckland's goalkicking prop who's undaunted by the challenge.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s small-ball game proves effective

“You gotta be scrappy,” Dana Evans said. “You have to have something to you, and I think that’s what makes the group special.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sparks’ mishaps put Sky back in driver’s seat

Under interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever, the Sky have gone 8-12 with two losing streaks of four games or more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper has her foot on the clutch

Her late-game heroics have Sky in contention for final berth

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