Line-in-the-sand moment that changed season
The Penrith dynasty was dead and buried after an ugly loss in Bathurst, but the champions have found the secret formula that made them impossible to beat.
The Penrith dynasty was dead and buried after an ugly loss in Bathurst, but the champions have found the secret formula that made them impossible to beat.
The Penrith Panthers’ stunning resurgence has continued with a sixth straight win, as the Rabbitohs’ cruel injury curse claimed another two victims in their seventh loss in a row.
Penrith are clinging onto sixth spot on the NRL ladder as the premiers fight to keep their defending title hopes alive. But can the Panthers overcome an Origin hangover?
The Panthers looked like a genuine wooden spoon chance a month ago, but a perfect June and a dream draw coming up has them again in the mix.
It’s the controversial rule which denied Lachlan Galvin Dally M Rookie of the Year honours in 2024. These are the players ineligible through suspension and the rookie who was out of the race before he got to the NRL.
Ivan Cleary has weighed in on the decision to suspend one of his players for what he says was a classic rugby league tackle.
Nathan Cleary is in no doubt for the Origin decider, with the Blues halfback on track to return for Penrith on Thursday night.
Michael Maguire may have the chance to deploy his perfect Broncos spine with Ben Hunt in the frame for a return from injury while Jackson Hastings appears back in favour at the Knights.
No State of Origin players? No worries for Penrith. With their biggest stars not making the journey across the ditch, the Panthers pulled off a statement victory against the Warriors to return to the top eight.
The Panthers have provided an update on superstar half Nathan Cleary, who battled through a groin issue for the Blues on Wednesday night.
Moses Leota and James Fisher-Harris won an under-20 title together 10 years ago, and now they’ll face off for the first time.
The Bulldogs have landed another pre-June 30 signing and the false reports of crisis meetings at Manly between Anthony Seibold and his players. ALL IN SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Two high-profile NSW stars were in doubt up until kick-off in their Origin II defeat to Queensland – with not even their teammates aware of the severity of the injuries.
Nathan Cleary’s own club was reportedly cut out of the loop as the star playmaker’s secret was finally confirmed by cameras.
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