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.
Panthers
Extra spice in this year’s battle of the west
Blaize Talagi was supposed to be Parramatta’s next long-term superstar, but instead he’s plotting their downfall on Sunday when he runs out with the Panthers.
‘Crazy year’: Reigning champs annihilated
Decimated by Origin commitments, the Panthers have slumped to a fresh low after a one-sided beat down against fellow battlers Newcastle.
NRL trainers banned over ball fiasco
The NRL has come down hard on two clubs and their trainers for trying to gain an unfair advantage after they were caught on camera.
‘Don’t touch our balls’: NRL erupts over video
The NRL is being urged to punish the Panthers after footage of a questionable act sparked a furious response from fans and commentators.
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.
‘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.
Debate swirls over whether Panthers are back
The Panthers looked like a team that had won four titles in a row when they thrashed the Broncos on Sunday, but does one win automatically mean they’re officially back?
‘Dangerous’ act behind Cleary’s NRL downfall
The Panthers have “lost their hard edge” and “swagger” and Nathan Cleary has been called out for one big problem with his game.
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.
‘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 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.
Late drama as NRL premiers lose yet again
The Panthers’ early season woes have continued, with the four-time reigning premiers denied a late try in another upset loss.
Why Cleary isn’t the only Panther in Immortal debate
Nathan Cleary is headed for rugby league Immortality, but he’s not the only current Panther who should be in the conversation.
Panthers star ruled out of milestone game
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.
Defiant Cleary issues warning to NRL rivals
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.
Inside Tom Jenkins’ dream return to Penrith
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.
Panthers provide promising Cleary update
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.
Spicy sledge as NRL superstars reignite feud
The latest chapter of Cameron Munster’s running feud with a Panthers star has erupted, with the Storm gun copping a savage sledge.
NRL stunned as Nathan Cleary wiped out
Nathan Cleary’s appearance in the grand final rematch against the Storm lasted less than eight minutes after a brutal mid-air collision.
Matty Johns’ bombshell Nathan Cleary theory
Matty Johns has floated a seriously bold theory about Nathan Cleary’s next contract amid debate about monster NRL deals.
Giant change for grand final rematch
Penrith expects the Storm to be fired up for Thursday’s grand final rematch where they’ll unleash the most destructive forward in the world.
‘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.
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.
Mary Fowler at centre of $600m NRL move
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is not being shy about his wish for Matildas star Mary Fowler and her NRL star partner Nathan Cleary.
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