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UNBELIEVABLE: 6 - The Untold Story

NRL grand final sets TV ratings record and eclipses AFL for first time in decade

Average audience of 4.46 million tuned in to watch Broncos v Storm, the biggest viewer numbers for any 2025 program

The Guardian - AU

'I kept a wooden spoon': Carrigan's title inspiration

Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is celebrating his first NRL premiership and the club's first since 2006 after a literal wooden spoon he kept from 2020 fired him.

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Swaggering Reece Walsh reaches NRL summit with ascendant grand final display

Sunday’s performance proved a powerful response to those who may find the Brisbane Broncos fullback’s antics immature

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'You could tackle him': Bellamy's ice-cold Storm barb

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has pulled no punches when quizzed on his side's ability to handle the threat of Brisbane star Reece Walsh.

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Storm big four can't find killer instinct to land title

Melbourne's big four were unable to stand up and halt a Brisbane comeback as the Storm's wait for a premiership continues.

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Reece Walsh a Broncos hero with Clive Churchill Medal

Reece Walsh has written his name into the history books next to several Brisbane legends with an award-winning performance on grand final day.

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Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane

The Broncos overcame another double-digit deficit to break a 19-year title drought despite losing skipper Adam Reynolds to injury as Reece Walsh starred.

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Broncos break 19-year NRL premiership drought in thriller against the Storm

Brisbane beat Melbourne 26-22 in grand final as Reece Walsh rises to the occasion and wins Clive Churchill medal at Accor Stadium

The Guardian - AU

NRL 2025 grand final: Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm – as it happened

Broncos crowned premiers with 26-22 win over the Storm as Reece Walsh awarded Clive Churchill Medal at Accor Stadium

The Guardian - AU

All eyes on Reece Lightning as dashing Broncos seek to mesmerise Storm in NRL grand final

The superstar Brisbane fullback is out to prove his team are more than ‘show ponies’ in season decider that could prove unpredictable

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Hughes' shock reveal about Storm before grand final

Jahrome Hughes admits to once being sick of watching Melbourne win, but now the Kiwi can help lead them to another premiership in the NRL grand final.

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Why Katoa's No.1 fan can't watch Storm's grand final

Damaging Melbourne forward Eliesa Katoa has enjoyed a career-best year but revealed his biggest supporter won't attend the NRL grand final.

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Broncos defence just like it was for 2006 glory: Ryan

Brisbane's scramble defence and fitness ahead of the grand final reminds club legend Peter Ryan of 2006, when he was defence coach for the last premiership win.

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'An art and a science': how Storm plan to stop Walsh

Reece Walsh looms as the most dangerous man in the NRL grand final, but Ben Barba and Jarryd Hayne are proof Melbourne love to shut down stars on the big stage

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One of the greats: Hughes in rare air with a win

Jahrome Hughes is already the only New Zealand halfback to win an NRL grand final, but more history awaits if he can lead Melbourne to a win over Brisbane.

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Expert Picks, Bold Predictions for 2025 WNBA Finals

It’s already been a drama-packed postseason. What will the Finals have in store? Our writers and editors make their predictions.

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Steely Storm coach not swayed by grand final history

While his grandkids bring out his softer side, Storm coach Craig Bellamy is all business for the NRL grand final and won't ponder if his 11th will be his last.

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Sliding door: Broncos bash brothers nearly joined Storm

Melbourne were once interested in signing Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas, but the Brisbane duo are glad they stayed ahead of the NRL grand final.

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Storm grant Harry special licence ahead of grand final

Hunting their first NRL title in four years, Melbourne feel better prepared than in their 2024 campaign with captain Harry Grant told to be more single-minded.

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'When we win': GF moment looms for Utoikamanu

Stefano Utoikamanu will become the first player of the NRL era to go from three straight wooden spoons to a premiership with a grand-final victory.

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Make-or-break Broncos 'madman' heading right for Hughes

Brisbane's defensive weapon Brendan Piakura is set to put a target on Melbourne half Jahrome Hughes, and one Broncos legend is salivating over the prospect.

The Guardian - AU

How Storm’s high-flying winger Xavier Coates could play decisive role in NRL grand final

Brisbane will be desperate to limit the impact of the Melbourne player known for his aerial ability and eye-catching corner tries

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Broncos respond to Storm star's 'stuck up' barb

Brisbane ace Pat Carrigan has addressed comments from Stefano Utoikamanu after the Melbourne prop claimed the Broncos were 'stuck up'.

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Melbourne ace takes NRL lessons after grand final loss

Spending most of his career at fullback, Nick Meaney felt he had plenty to learn in his switch to the Storm centres, so looked to the game's best for lessons.

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NRL poised to pip AFL for largest grand final broadcast audience for first time in a decade

Storm v Broncos is ideal match-up to maximise reach but the rugby league decider will need to top 4.1 million TV viewers

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