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Masked Panther: Locking up the Clearys

News on the mega Cleary deal, plus where did we spot Mitch Kenny?

Exclusive: Kikau on family, footy and why he’ll always call Penrith home

After an NRL debut, a Premiership and now 100 games of first grade footy, loveable Panthers star Viliame Kikau has admitted it will “hurt” to leave the club at the end of the year, as he embarks on the next chapter of his career.

Lang on League: How the Panthers will keep the band together

As it stands now, the Panthers only have 15 players signed for next year, and of that 15 only seven are signed until 2024.

Panthers return to the court for Waratah League

A dribbling ball, a swish of the net and shoes squeaking on the hardwood can only mean one thing… basketball is back!

Lady Cats make history as Grand Finals approach

Sporting history will be made this Sunday when two Penrith women’s cricket teams chase Premiership glory.

New Panthers Chairman locked in, CEO shake-up confirmed

Peter Graham has been confirmed as the new Panthers Group Chairman, while a surprise change has also been announced in relation to the CEO role.

Danger game looms as unbeaten sides clash in Bathurst

The Panthers are heading back to their home away from home.

Cleary on track for early return against Knights

Nathan Cleary is set to make a return from off-season shoulder surgery against Newcastle on Saturday after being named in Penrith's extended squad.

Podcast: On The Record – Greg Alexander

Greg Alexander is one of Penrith's best-known sporting exports.

Old enemies, new season: AFL returns this weekend

There’s nothing better than a good old fashioned local derby, but this weekend’s is set to be even more special between the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans.

Masked Panther: Fletch honoured in home town

Panthers boss Brian Fletcher was back in the country on the weekend, visiting Coonamble for racing’s Country Championships.

All or nothing: Blencowe has chance to cement her legacy

It’s the rematch she’s been eyeing off for the past 18 months, and now Jordan Springs MMA fighter Arlene Blencowe is preparing to put it all on the line – perhaps for the final time – against one of the giants of the sport.

Lang on League: Ivan Cleary is playing games, and winning

For a coach who is not very good at playing mind games or manipulating the media, Ivan Cleary does a bloody good impression of someone who is.

Panthers look to slay Dragons to maintain impressive start to 2022 season

There’s a long way to go in this competition, but Penrith’s performance against Manly last Thursday night proved one important thing – there is no Premiership hangover present in Ivan Cleary’s squad.

Kenny has eyes on Penrith’s number nine jumper when Koroisau departs

With two-time premiership-winning hooker Api Koroisau departing Penrith at the conclusion of the 2022 season, attention has already turned to who will replace the one-time NSW Blues representative from next year and beyond.

Confirmed: Leota set for extended stint on the sideline

Premiership-winning Penrith forward Moses Leota is set to miss between eight and 10 weeks of football due to a shoulder injury.

Masked Panther: Media man departs

Cleary says cheers with new investment, Penrith's Media Manager departs and so much more. The Masked Panther is back.

O’Sullivan ready to fill Penrith’s biggest shoes

When Sean O’Sullivan left his initial stint at the Panthers at age 17, he always envisioned returning home someday.

Pandemic, weather sees junior AFL numbers take a hit

With the winter sporting season right around the corner, time is running out to get your child signed up to one of the many sports on offer in the area.

Juventus calls for local nine-year-old soccer talent

Nine-year-old Hudson McDonald will be missing his good friend’s birthday party this June, but he has a very cool excuse for it.