NRL finals 2026 LIVE updates: Cleary starts on the bench as preliminary final between Penrith and Newcastle gets under way

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 27, 2026

A spot in the NRL grand final is on the line as Penrith and Newcastle go head-to-head in the preliminary finals at Accor Stadium. Follow all the action.

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