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.
Panthers
Brandy, Fittler dethroned: Penrith’s 20 greatest players ranked
Since debuting in 1984, the brilliant Greg Alexander has long been accepted as Penrith’s finest player – until now. Dean Ritchie ranks the greatest Panthers players 20-1.
NRL’s stunning admission over Panthers’ dodgy Cleary tactics
The NRL have responded to claims the Penrith Panthers are using illegal tactics to protect champion halfback Nathan Cleary, writes Paul Crawley.
Junior clubs, origin stories behind history-making Penrith Panthers
They’re the 17 Penrith Panthers players chasing a hat-trick of premierships in this weekend’s NRL grand final. We look at the origin stories and junior clubs that helped where they are today.
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NRL boss kicks Cleary when he’s down
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has had the boot laid into him by the NRL after his dust up with Wayne Bennett last weekend.
AFL v NRL: Helicopter flight that shocked V’landys
The woes at Parramatta and Penrith opened a crack that GWS Giants rushed to fill. One helicopter ride revealed how fast the AFL moved.
Halfback battle reignites memories of champion duel
For only the second time in a semi-final, western Sydney rivals Penrith and Parramatta will face-off in a battle to keep their season alive and two gifted halfbacks will take centre stage.
Panthers rocked by last-minute blow
The Panthers will have to contend without one of their State of Origin stars when they meet the Eels in a sudden-death semi-final.
Why is Pearce off the Raiders’ radar?
Matty Johns wants him to stay aat the Knights, the Raiders need a half and there’s interest from overseas – where will Mitch Pearce play in 2022?
How NRL monsters avoided extinction
Rugby league’s monsters have had the last laugh on those who wanted to run them out of the game, the biggest of them all reveals how.
Panthers keep the premiership faith
Penrith’s premiership campaign has copped a hit following a loss to South Sydney, but the Panthers haven’t lost sight of the big picture ahead.
Cleary laughs off ‘protected species’ claims
Nathan Cleary believes all teams run protection for their playmakers, so there is no merit in Wayne Bennett’s claims the Panthers are executing illegal plays.
NRL comes clean on finals controversy
The NRL’s head of football has addressed a number of controversial incidents from the first week of this year’s finals series.
Monday Buzz: Why history is against Cleary’s Panthers
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary oversees the most exciting roster in the NRL but the numbers are not on his side, PHIL ROTHFIELD writes.
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