His right boot may have deserted him during Origin, but the real Nathan Cleary returned to help the Panthers breathe life into their season with an important win over the Eels in a pulsating western Sydney derby.
With the Panthers dynasty well and truly over we grade every player that has turned out for Penrith in 2025 in an attempt to identify where it all went so wrong for the once invincible premiers.
Blaize Talagi was supposed to be Parramatta’s next long-term superstar, but instead he’s plotting their downfall on Sunday when he runs out with the Panthers.
Decimated by Origin commitments, the Panthers have slumped to a fresh low after a one-sided beat down against fellow battlers Newcastle.
The NRL is being urged to punish the Panthers after footage of a questionable act sparked a furious response from fans and commentators.
Vision has emerged of Penrith trainer Shane Elford deliberately wetting the ball in an attempt to give his side an unfair advantage in golden point against the Cowboys. WATCH THE VIDEO
The Penrith Panthers have some explaining to do with a viral video appearing to expose the club in the middle of a controversial act.
Both the Cowboys and Panthers felt like they were on the wrong end of poor calls – or non-calls – in their 30-all draw, but it was North Queensland coach Todd Payten who had the most to say post-match.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was visibly fuming at a controversial moment that could have seen Penrith kick a match winning penalty goal.
The Panthers looked like a team that had won four titles in a row when they thrashed the Broncos on Sunday, but does one win automatically mean they’re officially back?
The reigning premiers looked like the Panthers of old after a commanding victory over the Broncos, who have some soul-searching to do.
The Panthers have “lost their hard edge” and “swagger” and Nathan Cleary has been called out for one big problem with his game.
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