Penrith Panthers premiership celebrations: Players unwind with a cruise, Universe 7 release T-shirt

Penrith’s premiership players took a break from their celebrations with a quiet cruise and the launch of an exclusive commemorative T-shirt but the party is about to kick off again. See the details here.

They’re four-time title winners on land but the Penrith Panthers took to the water to celebrate their piece of rugby league history.

Players spent Monday afternoon on a private cruise on the Hawkesbury-Nepean river to continue their premiership party less than 24 hours after Sunday’s night grand final win over Melbourne at Accor Stadium.

Like much of Penrith’s celebrations so far, the cruise was a low key affair and a chance for players to unwind after partying into the early hours on Monday morning.

The grand final heroes spent Tuesday back home with their families before getting suited later this evening for the Merv Cartwright Medal - the club’s presentation awards night.

But best mates and soon to be former teammates Brian To’o and Wests Tigers bound Jarome Luai have already turned their attention to the duo’s new clothing label, Universe 7.

The Panthers enjoyed a Nepean River cruise ahead of tonight’s festivities.

The Penrith stars are offering a commemorative T-shirt with the theme ‘The Champions League’, that will only be available to purchase online for 48 hours.

The limited edition T-shirt also features the tagline “established in the struggle”.

“The tee isn’t just a celebration of our record, it’s a tribute to the heart’s determination and legacy of our team and brotherhood,” a post on Universe 7’s Instagram page said.

“Pre-order available now, 48 hours only.”

To’o told this masthead the business minded mates would still be working closely together to build the clothing brand, which launched in June, even though Luai is heading for Concord in 2025.

“We’ve been working on the clothing label all year. Even though Romy is going, we still want to grow the business and it’s something that we are both looking to do after footy, being entrepreneurs,” To’o said.

“Hopefully, we can do something good for the brand and it up and us into the future as well.”

The entire playing squad will be officially presented to Penrith faithful, for the first time since Sunday night, at a fan day on Wednesday morning at Panthers leagues club.

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