Penrith Panthers Win Fourth Consecutive NRL Premiership

The Penrith Panthers secured their fourth consecutive NRL premiership with a hard-fought 14-6 victory over the Melbourne Storm in Sydney's grand final, becoming the first team to achieve this feat in the salary cap era and only the third in NRL history. Nathan Cleary led the Panthers, while Liam Martin was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal for his outstanding performance. The match saw a tense atmosphere, with both teams exhibiting intense play, but Penrith's defense ultimately held firm against Melbourne's efforts. Melbourne initially took the lead with a try from Harry Grant, but Penrith quickly responded with tries from Sunia Turuva and Martin. A late try from Paul Alamoti sealed the win for the Panthers, despite a controversial bunker call that denied Melbourne a potential equalizer. This victory positions Penrith among the greatest teams in rugby league history, further solidifying their legacy in the sport.