Panthers
Panther and Cowboy streaking ahead in red-hot rookies race
Taylan May and Jeremiah Nanai are the favourites for the NRL’s rookie of the year, especially with Joseph Suaalii, Izack Tago and Selwyn Cobbo ineligible. Who wins?
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Cleary reveals blood clot on lungs sent him to ICU
The Penrith coach spent last Saturday in Mater Hospital’s ICU in North Sydney after his ongoing knee infection escalated dramatically.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Main reason I went there’: Kikau sad he won’t see Barrett at Bulldogs
Viliame Kikau has revealed how sacked coach Trent Barrett was “the main reason” he signed with the Dogs, as Penrith’s empty casualty ward enters a seventh week.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘Quick to forget’: Luai and Cleary keen to silence critics
Jarome Luai says he was amused by the criticism of the NSW side after the defeat in the series opener and is looking forward to hitting back in game two.
- by Caden Helmers
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Match report
Flattered Ciraldo coy on future after Panthers trounce Knights on his watch
Nathan Cleary was back to his best in Newcastle on Sunday having come under fire after NSW’s narrow loss in the State of Origin opener.
- by Caden Helmers
Believe the hype: Why Cameron Ciraldo is the NRL’s most wanted man
For a man who has only coached a handful of top-grade games, Cameron Ciraldo’s reputation precedes him. But good judges will tell you he is the real deal.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers prop Fisher-Harris flying towards Kiwis Test recall
James Fisher-Harris is “taking nothing for granted” as he chases a spot in New Zealand’s squad for their first Test since 2019 later this month.
- by Caden Helmers
‘Welcome to the NRL’: Bennett hits back at Cleary’s poaching claim
Dolphins coach has warned Penrith rival Ivan Cleary he’d better get used to rival clubs trying to pinch his players.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Brawling players risk biggest fines ever in Origin judiciary revamp
The details of the new system designed to keep the game’s best players on the park for their clubs has remained secret, but the amount Test and Origin players will be fined can be revealed.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
Inside the special bond between Fittler and his Panthers posse
Penrith’s “first superstar” is more than just a coach to the six Panthers in the NSW side for the Origin series opener: he’s an inspiration.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Get you Kiks: Viliame terrorises future Bulldogs teammates as Penrith roll on
Viliame Kikau will be in Canterbury colours next year on a million-dollar deal. But on Friday night, the blue and white was effectively a red flag to the bullocking back-rower.
- by Dan Walsh