The Dolphins injured Sam Walker’s ankle on 29 August. Twenty-seven days later – a record-equalling return – he came back against them and scored the try that ended their season.
Twenty-Seven Days: Sam Walker’s Return Ended the Team That Injured Him Read Post »
The NRL preliminary final team lists are in. Sam Walker is named against the Dolphins, the team he did his ankle against. Nathan Cleary plays on a foot he hurt winning Penrith their week off.
Walker Returns Against the Team That Injured Him, and Cleary Plays Hurt Read Post »
The Dolphins played their first NRL game in 2023. On Friday they host a preliminary final at Suncorp, one win from a grand final, in the club’s first-ever finals series.
The Dolphins Are 80 Minutes From a Grand Final in Their First Finals Campaign Read Post »
Penrith beat Newcastle 44-12 in round 8. Five months later they meet again with a grand final spot on the line, and the Knights are not the same team.
Penrith v Newcastle: The Preliminary Final Rematch Nobody Expected Read Post »
Newcastle beat the Warriors 12-10 in a chaotic finish at Eden Park to reach a preliminary final for the first time since 2013. Both NRL preliminary finals are now set.
Newcastle Reach a Preliminary Final for the First Time Since 2013 Read Post »
Penrith won four straight NRL premierships, then missed the 2025 grand final entirely. In 2026 they’re minor premiers again — here’s the full arc.
Penrith’s Four-Peat, the Fall, and the Fight to Get Back Read Post »
Daniel Tupou reached his 300th NRL game in July 2026 with a hat-trick for the Roosters. He’s one of only 58 players in the competition’s history to get there.
Daniel Tupou and the Exclusive Club of 300-Game NRL Players Read Post »
From a 40-0 rout to a career built on 430 games, the numbers that define the NRL grand final — verified records ahead of the 2026 decider at Accor Stadium.
The Numbers Behind Rugby League’s Biggest Day: NRL Grand Final Records Read Post »
The Roosters beat the Dolphins 36-20 to reach their first grand final since 2019. Penrith and Newcastle play on Sunday for the right to meet them on 4 October.
NRL Grand Final 2026: Roosters Beat Knights 19-18 Read Post »
