The Watergate saga continues to escalate in the fallout of the 30-all draw between Penrith and North Queensland, with fresh vision catching a Cowboys trainer deliberately wetting the football again. WATCH THE VISION
Rugby league player agents are the kings of NRL contracts, holding $200 million worth of player talent in their hands – but who controls the influence at your club? We reveal the big players at every club.
In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST
Vision of a Cowboys trainer allegedly wetting the ball was picked up by the ground cameras and the on-field referee in a damning postscript to the Panthers furore. WATCH THE FOOTAGE
From injury woes to damning defensive statistics, defending premiers Penrith are facing challenges they haven’t been confronted with during their era of NRL dominance. DAVID RICCIO reveals six burning issues that need addressing.
Open, honest and fixated on arresting Penrith’s worst start to a season since 2019, Ivan Cleary gives an exclusive insight into the biggest challenge of his Panthers tenure, admitting for the first time his team may be guilty of relying on their past.
Isaah Yeo will bring up a big milestone on Friday, but one of his most important teammates won’t be there after suffering another injury setback.
Penrith’s premiership defence hit another hurdle on Thursday night, but their coach was bullish after the loss to Souths and declared the real Panthers haven’t emerged yet in 2025.
Penrith players struggled without big guns Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards, but one Panthers star still managed the best score on the park. Here’s five things we learned from Thursday night’s footy.
Premierships aren’t won in March, but the Penrith dynasty looks on shaky ground. The Panthers were dealt their third-straight defeat courtesy of the rampant Rabbitohs, with Brian To’o among the injured casualties.
Daly Cherry-Evans’ impending Manly exit has made him a priceless premiership commodity for several NRL clubs in their relentless pursuit of a title. PAMELA WHALEY analyses every team’s premiership window.
From Penrith to the Knights, to St Marys and back at the Panthers, it’s been a wild year for Tom Jenkins, who bet on himself and won. Here’s how he made it back to first grade in just three weeks.
Tom Jenkins was squeezed out of the Panthers system and then gave up everything in Newcastle to return home with his playing future completely up in the air.
The good news for Penrith is that champion halfback Nathan Cleary will be back next week. The bad news is their defence has fallen apart this season.
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