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Penrith domination leaves NRL looking for challengers

The NRL's biggest names insist Penrith's dominance is worth celebrating, even if the spread of titles between clubs is thinner than any point since the 1980s.

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Long-wanted stability gives Bulldogs an NRL head start

Canterbury will open the 2025 NRL season with less player turnover than at any time since 2017, giving the Dogs a significant advantage early in their campaign.

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NRL draw: 2025 season to start with grudge matches

St George Illawarra half Kyle Flanagan will be asked to return from his NRL biting ban against Stephen Crichton and Canterbury, as part 2025's opening round.

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Jillaroo Togatuki credits Crichton, To'o ahead of debut

Wests Tigers prop Sarah Togatuki is set to make her Test debut for the Jillaroos against Papua New Guinea, having grown up alongside Penrith's NRL stars.

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Luai to finish stellar season with Samoa captaincy

Wests Tigers recruit Jarome Luai will captain Samoa for the first time when the side embarks on its first Test tour of England.

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Jahrome Hughes wins maiden Dally M Medal

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has claimed the NRL's top individual prize, edging out James Tedesco by one point to win his maiden Dally M Medal.

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Penrith take pride in those who have come and gone

Penrith's list of former players during their dynasty sits at 31 players, but somehow the Panthers are still preparing for a fifth-straight NRL grand final.

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Born out of Penrith's success, Crichton finds his voice

Stephen Crichton has become one of the best captains and recruits in the NRL in 2024, but his rise traces back to two separate pre-season army camps.

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How Gould launched a Penrith-like reboot of Bulldogs

Canterbury's results in Phil Gould's third year are eerily similar to what unfolded at the same stage of his Penrith reboot - and there's even more parallels.

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Reggae, country music to keep firebrand Leniu cool

Spencer Leniu says he expects to be targeted by his old club Penrith in the NRL finals, as the Sydney Roosters prop plans to "go to war" with ex-teammates.

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Deja vu as Bulldogs target 1995 heroics from sixth

Canterbury won the 1995 title from sixth position and Jason Hetherington, hooker in that Bulldogs side, says the current side shares striking similarities.

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Warriors coach Webster doubles down on ref criticism

Warriors coach Andrew Webster says he "100 per cent" stands by his criticism of the call not to sin-bin Stephen Crichton for hitting Roger Tuivasa-Sheck high.

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Ciraldo tells Bulldogs to embrace the NRL hype train

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo wants his team to thrive off the focus on them ahead of the finals, with a record crowd expected for a 6pm game against Manly.

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Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton charged, facing ban

Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is facing a minimum one-match ban for his high shot that left Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with a concussion.

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Brutal Bulldogs rain on Johnson's Auckland farewell

Canterbury's charge to the finals has continued with a rugged win over the Warriors, who couldn't give talisman Shaun Johnson a victory in his last home game.

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Dolphins' Farnworth peaks for Crichton stoush: Bennett

Wayne Bennett says Herbie Farnworth has hit top form ahead of a pivotal centre battle with Canterbury's Stephen Crichton, the world's best in his position.

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Kyle Flanagan guilty of biting, cops four-match ban

St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton and has been banned for four matches.

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'Looks like Flanagan bit him', says ex-teammate Radley

Kyle Flanagan's alleged biting of Stephen Crichton has proven a talking point out of round 23 of the NRL season.

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Finals hopes at risk as Flanagan referred to judiciary

Kyle Flanagan has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary after being accused of biting Stephen Crichton during St George Illawarra's loss to Canterbury.

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Sexton's confidence shows new edge to NRL's Dogs of War

Canterbury's defence has put them on the verge of a NRL finals return, but it is an improvement in attack that will give the Bulldogs a chance to strike.

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Bulldogs duo in race for rare Dally M double

Canterbury utility Kurt Mann has backed Cameron Ciraldo and Stephen Crichton to take out the NRL's Dally M medals for coach and captain of the year.

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Bulldogs emerge from NRL time warp on verge of finals

Canterbury have turned back the clock with a 22-18 win over Canberra at a packed Belmore Oval, leaving the Bulldogs on the verge of returning to the NRL finals.

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Panthers to meet with To'o as rumours shock teammates

Penrith are set to meet with Brian To'o in coming days, with teammates finding it hard to believe the NSW State of Origin flyer is unsettled at the NRL club.

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Dearden inspires Cowboys to gritty win over Bulldogs

North Queensland five-eighth Tom Dearden has conjured the match winning play late in a vital 20-18 win over Canterbury in Townsville.

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Edwards spared severe injury as clubs count Origin toll

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards is one of six confirmed State of Origin players who won't back up for their NRL clubs in round 20 after a brutal series decider.

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