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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No tears expected for latest Luai-Cleary clash
Nathan Cleary remembers making Jarome Luai cry when he beat him in a big game when they were teenagers, but sledging could now replace tears.
Cleary’s kicking mojo returns in crucial Panthers win
His right boot may have deserted him during Origin, but the real Nathan Cleary returned to help the Panthers breathe life into their season with an important win over the Eels in a pulsating western Sydney derby.
Critical failure: Penrith’s full roster rated as premiers plummet
With the Panthers dynasty well and truly over we grade every player that has turned out for Penrith in 2025 in an attempt to identify where it all went so wrong for the once invincible premiers.
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Why Manly are the most frustrating team in the NRL
At their best Manly resemble premiership contenders and at their worst they fumble their way through matches. All of it was on show on Saturday night as the Sea Eagles snapped a three game losing streak against Penrith.
Panthers’ stunning slump hits fresh low
The Sea Eagles were far too strong for Penrith on Saturday night, subjecting the premiers to a scarcely believable place on the NRL ladder.
‘Eye for an eye’: Coach confusion over hip-drop
The Panthers were tempted to fight Mitch Kenny’s hip-drop charge, with Ivan Cleary concerned about how the tackle is being policed in 2025.
‘Balls-up’: NRL set to drop sanction on Penrith
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has admitted his team’s sideline blunder was a complete “balls-up” as the NRL prepares to punish the club.
Panthers face sanction over interchange bungle in win over Chooks
The Penrith Panthers are set to be sanctioned by the NRL over an interchange bungle in their win over the Roosters, which saw them momentarily have 14 players on the field.
‘Ridiculous’: NRL farce torn to absolute shreds
Rugby league commentators are calling for change after noticing a farcical trend about the NRL at the start of this year’s season.
Why Panthers won’t write off 2025
No team has ever started a season 1-5 and gone on to win the premiership, but Ivan Cleary isn’t ready to give up on making history.
Panthers star’s off-field fight to save Australian animal
Away from the bright lights of the NRL, three-time premiership winner Mitch Kenny is spearheading a unique project around a beloved Australian animal. He’s not the only star making a difference off the field.
Panthers star charged for high shot
There’s been more fallout from Penrith’s loss to the Dolphins with a key outside back charged by the match review committee.
Premiers in tatters after Dolphins massacre
Penrith’s struggle is now a full-blown crisis after the four-time reigning premiers copped a Dolphins beat down at Suncorp Stadium.
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