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

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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 Panthers lift the NRL Premiership trophy The Penrith Panthers win a historic fourth NRL premiership in a row, defeating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 in the grand final. For the first time since he became a regular Storm starter, Jack Howarth looked like a rookie in the grand final. Penrith prove rugby league immortality comes one play at a time Photo shows Nathan Cleary of the Panthers poses with the Provan-Summons Trophy alongside his father and coach Ivan Cleary The Panthers show yet again they are a team that finds joy in the struggle, who like the fight more than they like the win — and they like the win an awful lot.

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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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona given four-match ban, set to miss NRL grand final
6 months ago

Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona given four-match ban, set to miss NRL grand final

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Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona must fight a suspension at the NRL judiciary or miss next Sunday's grand final. The Melbourne Storm are the first team through to the NRL grand final after a thumping 48-18 win over the Sydney Roosters, but face a nervous wait after Nelson Asofa-Solomona was put on report for a high shot. Storm stars almost …

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 …

Melbourne Storm beat Sydney Roosters 48-18 on the back of Jahrome Hughes hat-trick to reach NRL grand final
6 months ago

Melbourne Storm beat Sydney Roosters 48-18 on the back of Jahrome Hughes hat-trick to reach NRL grand final

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The Melbourne Storm have bounced back from a sin-binning in the opening seconds of their clash with the Sydney Roosters to return to the NRL grand final with a thumping 48-18 win at AAMI Park. Fri 27 Sep Ryan Papenhuyzen goes in again and the Storm have some breathing room Fri 27 Sep Show all key events NRL preliminary final: …

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

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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 live updates: Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm — blog, scores and stats
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NRL live updates: Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm — blog, scores and stats

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Penrith's push for a fourth consecutive NRL premiership has been rocked after star halfback Nathan Cleary injured his left shoulder in the 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne. Cameron Munster of the Storm comes off after a hit by teammate Nelson Asofa-Solomona during the NRL Round 24 match between the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at Panthers Stadium Thursday, …

Ahead of the NRL grand final, we look at the five matches that defined the Penrith Panthers dynasty
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahead of the NRL grand final, we look at the five matches that defined the Penrith Panthers dynasty

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Over the past four years, Penrith have won NRL games just about every way a team can — there' have been blowouts, narrow wins, comprehensive displays and matches where they looked like they'd won it before they even hit the field. Preliminary final, 2021 – Panthers 10 def Storm 6 The 2021 preliminary final was Penrith's finest hour. Their 10-6 …

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

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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 thrash the Melbourne Storm to reach fourth-straight NRL grand final
1 year, 6 months ago

Penrith Panthers thrash the Melbourne Storm to reach fourth-straight NRL grand final

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Penrith winger Brian To'o has scored three tries in near perfect Panthers victory over Melbourne to advance into their fourth consecutive NRL grand final. Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm scuffles with Panthers players during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium on September 22, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Fri 22 Sep Show …

Melbourne Storm boss defends decision to celebrate NRL premierships the club was stripped of for $1.7million salary cap rort: 'We were the winners of the grand finals'
1 year, 8 months ago

Melbourne Storm boss defends decision to celebrate NRL premierships the club was stripped of for $1.7million salary cap rort: 'We were the winners of the grand finals'

Daily Mail  

Despite being roundly criticised, Melbourne Storm hierarchy stands firm on their belief that celebrating the grand final wins they were stripped of for salary cap rorting was justified. The celebration was announced on social media, where the Storm invited their fans to watch a montage of the club's best moment in the past 25 years along with Melbourne's six premiership …

Melbourne Storm SLAMMED for plans to celebrate SIX premiership titles as part of 25th anniversary ceremony - despite being stripped of two titles for cheating
1 year, 8 months ago

Melbourne Storm SLAMMED for plans to celebrate SIX premiership titles as part of 25th anniversary ceremony - despite being stripped of two titles for cheating

Daily Mail  

The Melbourne Storm have been slammed for celebrating the two titles they were stripped of due to salary cap breaches. The celebration was announced on social media, where the Storm invited their fans to be seated by 7:45pm to watch a montage of the club's best moment in the past 25 years and Melbourne's six premiership trophies being presented. Ryan …

Melbourne Storm SMASH Broncos in 48-point rout at Suncorp Stadium
2 years, 7 months ago

Melbourne Storm SMASH Broncos in 48-point rout at Suncorp Stadium

Daily Mail  

A Harry Grant masterclass has pushed Melbourne's dominance of Brisbane to historic heights and left the Broncos' NRL aspirations in disarray. The Storm hooker scored once and set up two in a 60-12 win - their biggest ever against Brisbane and the second time the club's conceded 60 points - on Friday night in front of 42,612 people at Suncorp …

Melbourne Storm stadium announcer insists Craig Bellamy won FIVE premierships
3 years ago

Melbourne Storm stadium announcer insists Craig Bellamy won FIVE premierships

Daily Mail  

The Melbourne Storm again risked the ire of their NRL rivals after claiming they have won five Premierships under Craig Bellamy. Craig Bellamy celebrated his 500th game in charge of the Melbourne Storm on Thursday A graphic this week from the Melbourne Storm incorrectly states the club has won five NRL premierships - the titles in 2007 and 2009 were …

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

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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 …

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 …

Penrith, South Sydney into National Rugby League grand final
3 years, 6 months ago

Penrith, South Sydney into National Rugby League grand final

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — The Penrith Panthers scored early tries in each half then relied on their strong defense to beat the Melbourne Storm 10-6 Saturday and advance to the National Rugby League grand final against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Souths coach Wayne Bennett could make league history if he wins the title for the Rabbitohs, a team owned by actor …

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

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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 …

NRL top three — Penrith, Parramatta and Melbourne — all score wins on final day of Magic Round
3 years, 10 months ago

NRL top three — Penrith, Parramatta and Melbourne — all score wins on final day of Magic Round

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The Panthers and Storm pass 40 yet again, and the Eels round out a trio of wins for the NRL's top three on Sunday. Penrith hammered the Titans 42-12 for their 10th straight win, the Storm put on another clinic against the Dragons in a 44-18 victory, and Parramatta held off a gritty Warriors outfit. Nathan Cleary masterclass leads Penrith …

Melbourne Storm's NRL grand final win built on season of adversity, not dumb luck
4 years, 5 months ago

Melbourne Storm's NRL grand final win built on season of adversity, not dumb luck

ABC  

Making your own luck is a pretty corny thing to say, especially when it comes to sport, but sometimes cliches are apt. After the Storm racked up 22 points and conceded none against the minor premiers in the first half of the NRL grand final, that word "luck" was thrown around so liberally that you could have sworn the Storm …

Melbourne Storm NRL grand final hero Ryan Papenhuyzen earns NSW State of Origin selection
4 years, 5 months ago

Melbourne Storm NRL grand final hero Ryan Papenhuyzen earns NSW State of Origin selection

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Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has capped a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance in the NRL grand final with selection in the New South Wales State of Origin squad. Key points: Papenhuyzen is among three Storm players selected in the Blues squad Panthers players Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Stephen Crichton and Isaah Yeo were also included by Blues selectors Five of …

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

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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 …

Melbourne Storm record 26-16 NRL win over Newcastle as Parramatta defeat Bulldogs
4 years, 7 months ago

Melbourne Storm record 26-16 NRL win over Newcastle as Parramatta defeat Bulldogs

ABC  

Melbourne Storm's 26-16 win over Newcastle on the Sunshine Coast has been soured by a shoulder injury to captain Cameron Smith. Key points: Cameron Smith sustained a low-grade AC joint injury in Melbourne's win over Newcastle Smith was forced from the field during the first half because of the injury Parramatta had led 18-0 during the first half against Canterbury …

Melbourne Storm launch comeback to beat Sydney Roosters in NRL golden point thriller 27-25
4 years, 8 months ago

Melbourne Storm launch comeback to beat Sydney Roosters in NRL golden point thriller 27-25

ABC  

A Cameron Smith penalty goal in golden-point extra time has given Melbourne a thrilling 27-25 win over Sydney Roosters in Brisbane. Key points: Luke Keary and Ryan Papenhuyzen trade field goals to force the match into golden point The Storm had trailed the Roosters by 10 points late in the match Jake Friend was penalised during golden point, allowing Cameron …

NRL grand final: Melbourne Storm weather brutal injury woes to put together brilliant 2016 season
8 years, 6 months ago

NRL grand final: Melbourne Storm weather brutal injury woes to put together brilliant 2016 season

ABC  

When the 2016 NRL season is consigned to the history books, it will be easy to forget how much Melbourne had to fight to get where it is. Number of players used in 2016 by finalists Gold Coast Titans - 29 Penrith Panthers - 28 Melbourne Storm - 27 Canterbury Bulldogs - 26 Brisbane Broncos - 26 North Queensland Cowboys …

Melbourne Storm reach NRL grand final with 14-12 win over Canberra Raiders
8 years, 6 months ago

Melbourne Storm reach NRL grand final with 14-12 win over Canberra Raiders

ABC  

Melbourne will meet Cronulla in the grand final after holding off Canberra to win their preliminary final at AAMI Park. The Storm star brilliantly scooped the ball up and flew 50 metres up-field, with a penalty on Edrick Lee giving the hosts more excellent field position. In the 57th minute, full-back Cameron Munster had numbers outside him and tried to …

Melbourne Storm win NRL minor premiership after beating Cronulla Sharks 26-6 at AAMI Park
8 years, 6 months ago

Melbourne Storm win NRL minor premiership after beating Cronulla Sharks 26-6 at AAMI Park

ABC  

Melbourne has claimed the 2016 NRL minor premiership with an impressive 26-6 victory over Cronulla. With points likely to be at a premium against the NRL's best defence on Saturday, Cronulla took its first opportunity to put points on the board, with James Maloney potting a penalty goal in the 11th minute for an early lead. Loading Smith added another …

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