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Arlene gets back in the ring

Local fighter Arlene Blencowe will travel to New York in August for her first major Bellator fight since re-signing with the Mixed Martial Arts...

Soward: Griffin’s game plans “boring”, “negative”

Everyone enjoyed yet another Panthers comeback last weekend – myself included – but it got me thinking, is Penrith really this great second half...

Councillors back stadium plan, confirm no re-zoning of existing Paceway site

As the decision to redevelop Penrith Stadium on the current Penrith Paceway and Showground site continues to divide opinions, Penrith City Council has thrown its support behind the NSW Government’s plan.

20 year wait worth the prize

People say good things come to those who wait, and the Penrith Golf Club have waited a very long time – 20 years in...

Panthers centre seeks treatment for alcohol issues

Penrith centre Brent Naden has been admitted to a private medical facility to treat issues with alcohol.

Panthers lock up Crichton until end of 2023

Boom Penrith centre Stephen Crichton has re-signed with the club for a further two seasons.

Masked Panther: Cleary for the Clive

Nathan Cleary set for one of the game's highest honours, plus the latest on Brent Naden's departure.

Panthers to face Rabbitohs in NRL Grand Final after epic win over Storm

Penrith will play South Sydney in the NRL Grand Final next weekend.

Masked Panther: Edwards gone but Mansour will return

There’s more bad news on the injury front for the Panthers with fullback Dylan Edwards requiring surgery on the shoulder he injured against the...

Wallace to captain Panthers

Veteran Penrith hooker Peter Wallace will captain the side in 2018, coach Anthony Griffin confirmed this morning. The 32-year-old is in the final season of...

Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo on footy, fatherhood and COVID-19

A maiden NRL Premiership may be at the forefront of his mind but, away from footy, Panthers co-captain Isaah Yeo is preparing to deal with another significant, life changing moment.

Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Tigers

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor provide your last minute Panthers v Tigers preview ahead of the Round 7 NRL clash in Bathurst.

Young sporting stars given a helping hand

Young sporting stars from the Penrith area have been presented with Local Sporting Champions grants worth $500. The grants were handed out to nine youngsters...

Local sport remains at a standstill

Competitions remain on hold as lockdown continues

Podcast: Sara’s success built on resilience and determination

It was growing up in the greater Hawkesbury where Sara Klein uncovered the love for sport, adventure and the great outdoors.

Bordering on brilliance

Before settling on artistic gymnastics, Olivia Newson tried a range of sports but nothing seemed to fit. She gave swimming, soccer, dancing and acrobatics...

Penrith’s Matt Nielsen took on the world – and succeeded

Before he captained the Australian Boomers at two Olympic Games and carved out a successful career in European basketball, Matt Nielsen was ditching school...

Martin reflects on try that wasn’t

Tough as nails backrower Liam Martin thought he was part of one of the great team tries of Magic Round last Sunday evening before it was sensationally disallowed due to foul play.

“Dirty, tried, old”: Scathing review of former Olympic venue

Concerns raised over state of former Olympic venue.

AFL comes to the rescue

Students at York Public School are celebrating this week after the AFL came to the rescue and installed goal posts – worth $5,000 –...