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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

The Guardian - AU

I was born into the Broncos’ last dynasty but this Sunday could be the sweetest victory of all

This Brisbane side makes me feel connected to the past but not nostalgic – Walsh and Haas are potentially even better than what came before

The Guardian - AU

Broncos primed to reclaim NRLW throne from Roosters in fitting grand final matchup

Brisbane were the original benchmark in the league before Sydney toppled them. Now the two best clubs meet in the decider for the third time

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St Helens told to move from stunning Leeds win and focus on Hull KR semi-final

The Saints scored 38 seconds after the final hooter following a 16-pass move to beat Leeds and set up a clash with regular season champions Hull KR.

The Independent UK

Wigan v Leigh Super League semi-final set to go ahead after ticket allocation furore

Friday’s playoff semi-final between Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors is expected to go ahead as planned, but only after it was overshadowed by a controversy that could only really happen in rugby league

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - AU

Leigh Leopards have point to prove against Wigan in repeat of Super League semi

Leigh were thrashed 38-0 by the Warriors when they met in last year’s Betfred Super League semi-final.

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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

The Guardian - AU

‘He’s a machine’: Payne Haas could be NRL’s most compelling character – and a grand final gamebreaker

The Broncos star has captured attention for his story of resilience and a controversial brand endorsement. Not to mention his superhuman on-field feats

The Guardian - AU

The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory

While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand final

The Guardian - AU

Storm star trains sights on ‘stuck up’ Broncos as grand final contenders eye vacant NRL throne

Stefano Utoikamanu says there are ‘a lot of people I don’t like’ in Brisbane team

The Guardian - AU

Penrith’s long NRL reign is over. Even as a Panthers fan, I feel a little relieved

The success was dazzling but it became almost awkward. We can now celebrate the achievements and see another team lift the trophy

The Guardian - AU

Morgan Knowles plans happy ending at St Helens before winging his way Down Under

The 28-year-old has been a one-club man since he made his Saints debut in 2015 but is joining Queensland-based Dolphins.

The Independent UK

Umyla Hanley ‘was set to be a brickie’ before rebuilding career at Leigh

Hanley had spent a frustrating period out on loan at Championship club Newcastle in 2022 and returned to find he was surplus to requirements at Wigan.

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The Guardian - UK

Why Darren Lockyer is buying into London Broncos: ‘We’re rebuilding from scratch’

Rugby league all-time great wants to return Super League action to the capital – and bring NRL stars along for the ride

The Guardian - UK

Super League faces 11th-hour challenge to ‘press pause button’ on expansion

Clubs fearful Super League’s proposed expansion to 14 teams could jeopardise the future of the professional sport want to delay the move until 2027

The Guardian - AU

The greatest game of all? Broncos v Raiders NRL classic might just be the best of all time

The 1989 grand final has long been the gold standard of rugby league epics but Sunday’s epic was equal, if not superior

The Guardian - AU

TikTok pranksters or wearisome winners? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals

Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and how many enemies you’ll make rooting for them

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Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as 'safe haven' to help combat suicide

Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven for players, staff, fans, and the wider public” at its Robin Park Arena to combat suicide

The Guardian - AU

And then there were eight: NRL set for most open finals series in years

The top four are fallible and with no clear favourite most teams have a chance of winning the 2025 premiership

The Guardian - AU

Craig Bellamy’s 600-game party goes up in flames as Roosters torch Storm

Veteran coach forced to endure worst half in club’s history as Roosters run up 40 points in AAMI Park embarrassment

The Guardian - AU

Boars, Butterflies or Bees? Competition opens to name NRL’s new PNG team

The NRL’s Papua New Guinea franchise has launched an international call-out for team name suggestions, giving fans two weeks to come up with ideas

The Guardian - AU

How a controversial hand gesture divided opinion in the NRL

The ‘khawd’ given by Wests Tigers players that attracted a storm of attention can be interpreted as anything from ‘an ugly sign of hatred’ to ‘just a bit of banter’

The Guardian - AU

Panthers trainer banned and club fined $50,000 by NRL for controversial blunder

Penrith have been fined $50,000 and will be without trainer Corey Bocking until the NRL finals after a controversial blunder late in their win over Gold Coast

The Guardian - UK

Sport England to meet RFL over concerns with rugby league funding at stake

Sport England will meet the Rugby Football League to air their concerns over developments at the governing body

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