Publicity stunt: Panthers laugh off Cleary rugby rumours
Penrith Panthers and the ARLC have slammed reports about the NRL’s best player, Nathan Cleary, wanting to defected to rugby union and Wallabies. See what they said.
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‘Don’t touch our balls’: NRL erupts over video
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Watch: Panthers trainer sprung using controversial tactic
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Clip rocks NRL as Penrith caught red-handed
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‘We want consistency’: Payten unleashes on referees
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‘F***ing touched it’: Panthers coach furious
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Debate swirls over whether Panthers are back
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