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Unsung hero’s game for the ages; ex-Panther haunts former side: Knights Player Ratings
The Newcastle Knights’ fairytale season continued on Sunday with a stunning 22-14 upset win over the Penrith Panthers on Sunday afternoon.
Enforcer’s defining act to leave regrets; injury-ravaged stars fall apart — Panthers player ratings
Penrith’s season is over after a dramatic preliminary final loss to the Knights.
Dynasties and destinies swing on Cleary's horror ankle injury
Penrith and Newcastle were going hammer and tongs when Nathan Cleary's horror ankle injury turned the NRL preliminary final on its head.
‘Had to put up with a lot of s***’: Matty Johns breaks down on live TV after Knights’ epic preliminary final win
An emotional Matty Johns was in tears as he was asked about the upset win of Newcastle against red-hot favourites Penrith in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
‘It’s Penrith’s problem’: The controversial moment that flipped prelim... and had Panthers fuming
The preliminary final between the Panthers and Knights descended into full-blown chaos midway through the second half when controversy erupted over the interpretation of a unique ruling.
Watch: Knights stun Panthers to book NRL grand final place
Where to begin? This is sensational. Christian Nicolussi
Stunning Grand Final locked in after Knights book Roosters showdown — Ultimate guide
The 2026 NRL Grand Final is here, with the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters battling it out for premiership glory at Accor Stadium next Sunday.
NRL world ‘speechless’ as Cleary rushed to hospital, horrific prelim incident sparks send-off debate
Penrith’s premiership hopes might’ve been stretchered off Accor Stadium as Nathan Cleary was taken to hospital with fears of a possible compound fracture to his left leg.
Panthers lead 12-man Knights after Cleary suffers nasty injury
Minor premiers Penrith host the Warriors’ conquerors Newcastle at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. Stuff sports reporters
‘No matter what’: Panthers great’s bold Cleary call as Ivan urged against big ‘risk’
While there is a preliminary final to be won and lost on Sunday, all eyes will be on the interchange bench at Accor Stadium to see whether Nathan Cleary takes to the field.
