Penrith Panthers' Brian To'o wins NRL grand final, proposes to partner with blood dripping down his face
3 years, 5 months ago

Penrith Panthers' Brian To'o wins NRL grand final, proposes to partner with blood dripping down his face

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Panthers winger Brian To'o has softened the hearts of even the most hardened footy fans by proposing to his partner just minutes after winning the NRL grand final with the Panthers. Key points: Brian To'o proposes to his partner after winning the 2021 NRL Premiership Sala Moesha Crichton-Ropati has been in Brisbane with the league's family bubble The Panthers win the grand final 14-12 over the Rabbitohs To'o, 23, made a beeline for the sideline after his side beat the Rabbitohs 14-12 to where his partner Sala Moesha Crichton-Ropati was sitting — and with blood dripping down his face from a mid-match knock, popped the question. "It's been a massive year for not only myself but my family and my community as well," he told NRL great Cameron Smith. It was the cherry on top of a massive night for the Panthers, who won their first premiership in almost two decades after a tough loss to the Melbourne Storm in last year's grand final.

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Melbourne Storm legend pinpoints the Ivan Cleary 'masterstroke' that he believes won Penrith the grand final
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Melbourne Storm legend pinpoints the Ivan Cleary 'masterstroke' that he believes won Penrith the grand final

Daily Mail  

Also praised the astute tactics of coach Ivan Cleary Cameron Smith is in awe of the all-conquering Panthers Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith has pinpointed the 'masterstroke' from Ivan Cleary he believes won Penrith their fourth successive NRL premiership. Smith's telling insight comes as coach Cleary hailed Penrith's fourth premiership as the finest, telling his players it stood above all …

How these photos prove Penrith stars were sure they'd win the grand final long before kickoff
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How these photos prove Penrith stars were sure they'd win the grand final long before kickoff

Daily Mail  

The bookies made the Panthers underdogs for Sunday night's grand final - but telltale signs from the team's wild celebrations prove that their stars were always supremely confident of a win. Just minutes after the siren sounded on Penrith's 14-6 win over Melbourne, stars like Jarome Luai, Moses Leota, Izack Tago and Brian To'o were posing for photos wearing all …

Melbourne Storm's grand final painful but not shameful against Penrith Panthers, the greatest side in generations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Melbourne Storm's grand final painful but not shameful against Penrith Panthers, the greatest side in generations

ABC  

Bruce Springsteen once sang "my best was never good enough". After their 14-6 loss to Penrith in the NRL grand final, the Storm must surely be wondering if even their best would've been good enough had the Panthers ever allowed them a sliver of a moment to find it. Panthers dominate Storm to win fourth straight premiership Photo shows Penrith …

Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm to win fourth consecutive premiership
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm to win fourth consecutive premiership

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The Penrith Panthers claimed their fourth straight premiership with a 14-6 win over the Melbourne Storm in Australia’s National Rugby League grand final on Sunday. Penrith dominated possession and territory throughout the match but needed a late try to center Paul Alamoti to see off a resilient Melbourne outfit, which had finished the regulation season as the top-ranked …

NRL grand final 2024: Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm after Roosters win dramatic NRLW decider against Sharks
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NRL grand final 2024: Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm after Roosters win dramatic NRLW decider against Sharks

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The Penrith Panthers have won a fourth-straight NRL Premiership, beating Melbourne Storm 14-6 at Stadium Australia. Sun 6 Oct Show all key events NRL grand final: Panthers 14-6 Storm J By Jon Healy And just like that we'll sign off for the 2024 NRL season J By Jon Healy Congratulations to the Penrith Panthers for an effort we're unlikely to …

To Hull and back again, as Penrith's Brad Schneider gets his chance at NRL grand final glory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

To Hull and back again, as Penrith's Brad Schneider gets his chance at NRL grand final glory

ABC  

A little over 18 months ago, Brad Schneider was given a week's notice to pack up his life and head to the Super League knowing his dream of becoming an NRL player could be over. Fast forward to tonight's grand final against Melbourne and the 23-year-old Panthers utility has the chance to come off the bench and cap his second …

Why the Panthers' grand final showdown with the Storm is the moment their dynasty comes full circle
6 months ago

Why the Panthers' grand final showdown with the Storm is the moment their dynasty comes full circle

ABC  

Penrith and Melbourne will meet on the last day of the 2024 NRL season, and it's clear the year couldn't have ended any other way. They have arrived in different fashions: Melbourne's win over the Roosters on Friday was close to rugby league fine art – their attack was riotous, then free-wheeling, then decadent; conversely, Penrith's 26-6 win over Cronulla …

Penrith Panthers beat Cronulla Sharks 26-6 to set up NRL grand final clash with Melbourne Storm
6 months ago

Penrith Panthers beat Cronulla Sharks 26-6 to set up NRL grand final clash with Melbourne Storm

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Penrith has beaten Cronulla 26-6 to reach their fifth NRL grand final in as many years, setting up a rematch against 2020 opponents the Melbourne Storm. Sat 28 Sep Show all key events NRL preliminary final: Panthers vs Sharks J By Jon Healy We'll leave it there J By Jon Healy Thanks for sticking with us team and let's get …

Penrith's brutal win over the Roosters is yet another reminder of their unquenchable thirst for greatness
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Penrith's brutal win over the Roosters is yet another reminder of their unquenchable thirst for greatness

ABC  

If there's anything left to say about the Panthers' enduring dominance then, surely, we are running out of ways to say it. Penrith have been winning for so long now it's easy to forget we're in the middle of the greatest winning run modern rugby league has ever seen and maybe will ever see. But after that chance, a victory …

NRL finals: Penrith Panthers defeat Sydney Roosters in qualifying final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NRL finals: Penrith Panthers defeat Sydney Roosters in qualifying final

ABC  

Penrith's pursuit of a fourth-straight NRL premiership is on track after they booked a preliminary final berth by manhandling the Sydney Roosters on the way to a 30-10 win. Sydney Roosters 10 Fri 13 Sep 71' TRY: Panthers score and have one foot in the prelim final Fri 13 Sep 43' TRY: Roosters score their first try Fri 13 Sep …

Penrith Panthers fight for their place among rugby league's greatest ever teams
1 year, 6 months ago

Penrith Panthers fight for their place among rugby league's greatest ever teams

ABC  

You can run on for a long time but for the past few seasons the story has remained the same — sooner or later at this time of year Penrith are going to cut you down and they're going to enjoy doing it. Panthers thash Storm to reach NRL grand final Photo shows An NRL player stand allow, yelling wiht …

Penrith Panthers beat South Sydney 14-12 in the NRL grand final to claim third premiership
3 years, 5 months ago

Penrith Panthers beat South Sydney 14-12 in the NRL grand final to claim third premiership

ABC  

Penrith Panthers have won a thrilling NRL grand final at Lang Park, beating South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12. Despite playing an NRL grand final in Brisbane for the first time, fans of both sides packed the stands at either end, the flag-waving masses helping to create a tremendous atmosphere. "The loss in the grand final last year, that really hurt," Ivan …

NRL grand final 2021: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Penrith claim the premiership
3 years, 5 months ago

NRL grand final 2021: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Penrith claim the premiership

ABC  

In one of the great NRL grand finals in modern history — and most certainly the greatest played in Brisbane — the Panthers held on to beat the Rabbitohs 14-12. "There was so much pressure put on the South Sydney ruck there," former Australian representative Luke Lewis said on ABC Grandstand. Walker's on In a play that took us right …

Penrith Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary avoids charge, free to play NRL grand final
3 years, 6 months ago

Penrith Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary avoids charge, free to play NRL grand final

ABC  

Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary is free to play in the NRL grand final against South Sydney after he escaped charge for a dangerous throw on Kenny Bromwich. Key points: Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary will not face the judiciary after being placed on report during the preliminary final win over the Storm Penrith will play in their second-straight grand final, meeting …

Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm 10-6 to reach second straight NRL grand final, will face South Sydney Rabbitohs
3 years, 6 months ago

Penrith Panthers beat Melbourne Storm 10-6 to reach second straight NRL grand final, will face South Sydney Rabbitohs

ABC  

The Penrith Panthers have exacted their revenge on the Melbourne Storm, beating the premiers 10-6 for a spot in this year's NRL grand final. Last year's runners-up avenged their 2020 grand final loss to the Storm with the hard-fought victory at Lang Park to set up a showdown with South Sydney. Just as Penrith did against Parramatta last week, a …

Penrith Panthers try celebration during Brisbane Broncos NRL clash divides nation
3 years, 11 months ago

Penrith Panthers try celebration during Brisbane Broncos NRL clash divides nation

Daily Mail  

A seemingly innocent image of two young footy stars shaking hands after scoring a try has left rugby league fans divided. Seconds after planting down the ball, Burton could be seen shaking hands with winger Brian To'o, with the post-try reaction in the round six NRL clash best described as mute. Brian To'o 'celebrates' with Matt Burton after his try …

Panthers beat Parramatta 20-2 to clinch NRL home final, Bulldogs lose to Manly Sea Eagles
4 years, 6 months ago

Panthers beat Parramatta 20-2 to clinch NRL home final, Bulldogs lose to Manly Sea Eagles

ABC  

Penrith is guaranteed a home qualifying final for the first time in a decade after taking its winning streak to 13 matches with a 20-2 victory over Parramatta at Panthers Stadium. Key points: The Panthers only need one win from their next two matches to clinch the minor premiership The loss could leave the Eels fourth on the ladder at …

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