Watch: Panthers trainer sprung using controversial tactic
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
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Clip rocks NRL as Penrith caught red-handed
The Penrith Panthers have some explaining to do with a viral video appearing to expose the club in the middle of a controversial act.
‘We want consistency’: Payten unleashes on referees
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.
‘F***ing touched it’: Panthers coach furious
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was visibly fuming at a controversial moment that could have seen Penrith kick a match winning penalty goal.
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Storm, Panthers left to count the cost of brutal GF rematch
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NRL stunned as Nathan Cleary wiped out
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Matty Johns’ bombshell Nathan Cleary theory
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Giant change for grand final rematch
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Insane final 10 minutes as Roosters clinch ‘upset of year’
The Roosters looked set for the “upset of the year”. Then Nathan Cleary and Penrith threatened an all-time comeback. Watch how it unfolded — and get the latest on Penrith’s costly loss.
‘Lost before we got here’: Cleary baffled
Ivan Cleary believes his Panthers players were beaten before they got to the ground as the Roosters spulled off one of the great NRL upsets.
Forgotten challenge to Penrith’s quest for glory
They’ve managed to keep winning despite losing so many stars over the years, but the Panthers face a new challenge in 2025.
Email leak: NRL moves to silence coaches talking about referees
NRL coaches have been warned about commenting on referees during post-match media conferences, on radio and television interviews, and in club or personal social media posts. READ THE LETTER
Payday after NRL star’s charges withdrawn
Police have been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in legal costs for an exiled NRL star after domestic violence allegations against him were withdrawn at the last minute.
First six NRL rounds predicted: Could Eels go 0-6 without Moses?
Parramatta’s 2025 campaign could get off to the worst possible start without Mitch Moses. See every club’s predicted ladder position through the first six rounds.
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