The secret behind Cleary’s epic evolution
He’s on the verge of becoming one of the greatest players in NRL history, but Nathan Cleary has revealed how grand final heartbreak and the ability to ignore criticism helped him get there.
Panthers
Record heat to smash long weekend
Soaring temperatures and fire warnings are in store for parts of the country this weekend as Australians gear up for dangerous weather.
Crichton closes in on wild 115-year record
Stephen Crichton has achieved more by the age of 23 than some players will in a lifetime. And on Sunday, he’s looking to do something out of this world.
Wildcard firms for Kangaroos debut
Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards played for the Junior Kangaroos seven years ago, and there’s a strong chance they will represent Australia again next month.
Garner eyes off absurd grand final record
Panthers players have grown used to winning comps, but grand final week is completely new to Luke Garner who was stuck with the wooden spoon just 12 months ago.
Luai lifts lid on Broncos rivalries
Jarome Luai is a firm believer in what happens on the field, stays on the field. And he says rivalries with opposition stars is great for the game.
Broncos star goes down in horror injury scare
The Broncos have been dealt a massive injury scare five days out from the grand final with a star failing to finish training due to injury.
‘Crazy money’: Luai’s $2 million decision
Jarome Luai will soon have to choose between earning an extra $2 million or staying at his beloved Penrith Panthers as rivals circle.
JFH backed to handle unexpected role
James Fisher-Harris is a man of few words, but his actions speak volumes and it’s why Ivan Cleary is backing his star prop to lead the Kiwis.
Panthers star may need surgery
Jarome Luai made a stunning return from a dislocated shoulder to help Penrith reach another grand final, but the injury could force him out of Samoa’s end of season Tests.
‘Monstered’: Historic NRL massacre is brutal
The Penrith Panthers are one win away from a 40-year first after annihilating the Storm in a brutal record thrashing in the prelim.
Player ratings: Who starred, who flopped in Penrith masterclass
Four Penrith stars produced near perfect performances, while a handful of Melbourne players barely received a pass mark. See the full player ratings from the grand final qualifier.
Bulldogs move won’t end brotherly bond
Stephen Crichton and Brian To’o might not be related by blood, but the pair say they will always be brothers even if their time together at Penrith is about to end.
Panthers confirm bombshell Luai news
Penrith has made a crunch call on Jarome Luai ahead of Friday’s preliminary final match against the Melbourne Storm.
NRL teams: The nine risky calls set to decide prelims
Call in the heavy artillery. Grand final spots are on the line this weekend and NRL coaches are taking big risks by backing top guns with injuries.
Horror night made Panther star NRL’s best
He’ll be the most important player on the park on Friday night, but there’s a world in which Dylan Edwards could have been lost to Penrith after a shocking night against the Storm in Bathurst.
NRL world not buying ‘medical mystery’
The Panthers have named Jarome Luai for Friday’s preliminary final against the Storm, but the belief is it’s nothing more than a “smokescreen”.
Panthers rocked by Cleary injury news
Nathan Cleary has sent a huge scare through the Panthers after the star halfback was sent to hospital just days before the preliminary final.
Crichton’s blunt message to Bulldogs players
The heat is on Cameron Ciraldo but an incoming superstar says the Bulldogs coach is doing the right thing to make Canterbury a premiership threat.
Panthers recruiting coup nets Bulldogs young gun
The hits keep coming for Canterbury with a talented local junior jumping ship to join a key rival next year.
Club takes action on controversial post
The Penrith Panthers have taken action after being called out by NRL fans over a controversial post in the wake of a big finals win.
Panthers set for huge finals boost
The Panthers are already favourites to win their third title in a row, but they’re set to get even stronger with a superstar on track to return from injury.
‘Insane’: ‘Scary’ truth amid Cleary madness
The Warriors are the feel-good story of the NRL this season but the two-time defending premiers didn’t care about the fairytale at all.
Star ruled out in huge finals blow for Panthers
The Panthers have been dealt a massive blow with a key member of their squad ruled out of their game against the Warriors.
Panthers duo set for emotional farewell
They made their NRL debuts together four years ago, but Spencer Leniu and Stephen Crichton are now preparing for their final home game in Penrith.
Star’s priceless reaction to NRL boss’ blunder
Penrith have wrapped up a third minor premiership in four years but Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards was left baffled by a personal shout out.
$200k heist reignites 14-year NRL nightmare
Penrith have gone back-to-back and secured the minor premiership for the second year in a row, and have messed up their closest rivals in the process.
‘Belongs here’: Cleary’s big call on injured star
The minor premiership and the signature of a star playmaker are the two things Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is after.
Panthers star weighs in on Ciraldo drama
Cameron Ciraldo has been criticised for his coaching style, but the Bulldogs mentor has received staunch support from a Panthers star.
‘Significant’: Luai injury blow confirmed
Jarome Luai has avoided surgery and could make a shock return in the finals, but his replacement is confident he can step up.
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