1h agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 6:35amNRL live: Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers

2m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 8:19am

Penrith’s reign is over, but the dynasty still lives

With this loss, Penrith’s incredible run of consecutive finals wins, and premierships, comes to an end.

For the first time since 2019, the Panthers will not be in the grand final.

For the first time since the 2021 decider, they will not be called premiers.

The Panthers’ reign as champions is over. But the Penrith dynasty is not.

They may not have been the best team of 2025, but they were not far off from it.

Only Nostradamus could confidently say the Panthers will not win next season.

They are a champion team. The bulk of their squad is either in their prime or still to reach their peak.

They’ll be back in 2026, but they will return as the hunters.

9m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 8:12am

Isaah Yeo joins ABC Sport following Penirth’s 16-14 loss

For the first time since 2019, the Penrith Panthers will not play in the grand final.

Penrith’s quest for five consecutive premierships is over.

Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has spoken to ABC Sport and was asked if this is the end of the Penrith era.

“I don’t know. We’ve still got so much class here, so much youth here,” he says. 

“Still got light at the end of the tunnel. … Christ, we showed some fight throughout the season.” 

13m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 8:08am

Adam Reynolds speaks to Fox League after kicking Brisbane to a grand final

Brisbane’s captain Adam Reynolds has just spoken to Fox League.

Reynolds kicked the match-winning goal, his only attempt at goal in the match.

He was asked about why he only took one kick, and it was because of his hamstring.

“It was the hamstring. It was a little bit tight there, so I didn’t want to overdo it,” Walsh says.

“Reecy’s been hitting them sweet the last couple of weeks, but he missed that last one and so I put my hand up.

“It’s just belief. Got to make sure you believe it.”

16m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 8:04am

Reece Walsh talks to the Nine Network

Reece Walsh has just spoken to the Nine Network following Brisbane’s 16-14 win over the Penrith Panthers.

Walsh had the two attempts at goal tonight, but with the match on the line, Adam Reynolds took the kick from the right touchline.

Walsh was asked about that decision.

“That’s his moment, mate. He’s built for it,” Walsh says.

“There’s been a lot of talk about our little general mate, and that’s the reason why he’s in our bloody team for those moments right there.

“I was bloody cheering, but I knew we weren’t done.

“Nathan, Isaah Yeo, Dylan Edwards. They’ve got so much fight in them. We really had to fight for 80 minutes to get that job done.”

19m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 8:02am

NRL GRAND FINAL: Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm

We have our grand final for 2025.

The Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm will play for the NRL premiership.

They have played twice this season, with each side beating the other once this season.

They play for a third time, on neutral ground.

It is set up perfectly.

22m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:59am

Lang Park is shaking

I am sitting in the press box at Lang Park.

One of my colleagues from News Corp has turned to me and asked, “Is this box shaking?”

It is.

You can feel this place rocking in the floor.

I have never heard the Brisbane song sung as loudly.

On the ground, Brisbane’s cheerleaders have just embraced each other in scenes that rival the Melbourne Cup winning owners rejoicing at Flemington.

25m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:56amFULL-TIME: Brisbane Broncos 16 def. Penrith Panthers 14

BRISBANE WIN. BRISBANE WIN. BRISBANE WIN.

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The Brisbane Broncos have come from 14 points down, to end the Panthers’ reign of dominance.

That might be the greatest preliminary final play.

No one deserved to lose.

But it was Adam Reynolds, who kicked the goal from the sideline to win the game and send the Broncos into the grand final.

26m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:55am

80′ PENRITH MISS THE TWO-POINT FIELD GOAL

Penrith are too close to the posts for a two-point field goal.

It is the last tackle. Nathan Cleary is running back to the 40m. It is bounced passed to him. Brisbane chases, Cleary passes to Dlany Edwards.

The kick is up, the kick it short.

27m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:54am

79′ Penrith get a penalty in their own end

Brisbane’s defence was perfect.

Penrith were inside their own 20m on the fourth tackle.

PENALTY PANTHERS. Kotoni Staggs was called for holding on.

28m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:53am

78′ Brisbane complete their set after scoring

Penrith goes for the short kick-off, down by two points.

Deine Mariner catches it for the Broncos.

Brisbane must be perfect from here.

Penrith can score a try to win, or kick a two-point field goal for extra time.

Brisbane kicks and pins Penrith on their goal line.

30m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:50am

77′ Adam Reynolds kicks the goal. BRISBANE LEADS

Adam Reynolds has nailed the conversion.

What a kick under pressure.

Broncos 16

Panthers 14

32m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:49am

76′ TRY: Mariner scores for the Broncos

SCORES ARE LEVEL. SCORES ARE LEVEL.

Denie Mariner has scored in the right corner for the Brisbane Broncos.

Reece Walsh darted for the line, had three Panthers on him, and got away an unreal offload.

Mariner steps inside and scores in the corner.

ADAM REYNOLDS IS KICKING THE GOAL FROM THE RIGHT TOUCHLINE.

33m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:48am

75′ Brisbane with a scrum, 27 metres from Penrith’s line

Brisbane are throwing the ball around.

There is space on the outside, but the hand of Penrith’s Blaize Talagi knocks it down.

34m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:47am

74′ Brisbane are pressing for the match-winner

This massive crowd of 52,491 is in full voice.

Brisbane is winning the territory battle, seeking the potential match-winning try.

Penrith are outstanding in defence.

This is a great preliminary final.

37m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:43am

71′ Reece Walsh misses the conversion

Reece Walsh has a kick to narrow the deficit to two points.

Walsh hits the post.

It was not the hardest attempt, but it was not easy under pressure.

The two-point field goal is not an option for Brisbane.

BRISBANE MUST SCORE A TRY.

Panthers 14

Broncos 10

40m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:40am70′ TRY: WIllison scores for Brisbane

TRY BRONCOS.

They defended three consecutive sets on their line.

The home side then marches the length of the field, aided by a set restart (knock-on), and they have scored.

Ben Hunt darted from dummyhalf, his pass was knocked down by Nathan Cleary, and it was picked up by Xavier Willison who had a wide open gap to run into and score.

44m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:37am

65′ Both teams are exhausted with 15 minutes to play

Both sets of players are out on their feet.

Brisbane is throwing everything at the Panthers. The Panthers are holding firm.

This is gripping football.

It feels like points are not far away — we just don’t know for who.

49m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:32am

61′ Brisbane lose their challenge

Brisbane conceded a penalty inside their own 10m.

Erza Mam was called for an escort on the Penrith kick chase.

Mam convinces his captain to challenge the call.

Mam is always looking at the ball, but he is running away from where the ball is.

Brisbane loses its challenge.

Penrith went for a tap kick, seeking a try. But a drop ball ends their attack.

Panthers 14

Broncos 6

53m agoSun 28 Sep 2025 at 7:28am

58′ Panthers lose their challenge

Penrith hooker Mitch Kenny has lost the ball.

He appeals to Nathan Cleary to challenge the call.

Penrith believe the ball was raked out by Brisbane, but replays show it was not.

Penrith lose its challenge.

Panthers 14

Broncos 6