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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    Penrith Panthers halfback Jerome Luai is going to relish his final 80 minutes for the side as they take on the Melbourne Storm in tonight's NRL Grand Final

    Penrith Panthers halfback Jerome Luai is going to relish his final 80 minutes for the side as they take on the Melbourne Storm in tonight's NRL Grand Final

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The New South Wales half is hunting for his fourth straight premiership before joining three-peat wooden spooners Wests Tigers next year.

    Luai says he'll relish the final hit-out.



    Kiwis second rower Scott Sorenson is a late inclusion in the Penrith team, after a month out with a hamstring injury.

    Kickoff's at 9.30pm.

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    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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