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Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Storm

In the Weekender's new Panthers game day podcast, Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor have the final say on the Round 1 clash between the Panthers and Storm.

Premiership winner Lindsay Smith keen to build on breakout season

Lindsay Smith admits his wild 2023 season hasn't quite sunk in yet, but he's ready to ramp things up in 2024.

Pantherettes are ready to cheer all the way to a four-peat

The players aren't the only Panthers who've been in pre-season training.

Masked Panther: Kenny reveals his celebrity crush

Some fun with Mitch Kenny and Liam Martin, plus why Ivan Cleary had the final say on every 'Undisputed' episode.

Lang on League: How four little-known players hold the key to 2024 success

Those questioning Penrith's Premiership credentials are forgetting the next batch of stars coming through, writes Peter Lang.

Panthers look to continue recent dominance over Storm

The Storm hasn't beaten Penrith in Melbourne since 2017. Will the drought continue? Troy Dodds has your NRL preview.

Ivan Cleary reveals his Round 1 team to tackle Melbourne

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has named his team to take on Melbourne in a blockbuster Round 1 NRL clash this Friday night.

Six things on our Penrith Panthers wish list

A Big Panther in the CBD? A Panthers museum? Check out our Penrith Panthers wish list.

Luai expected to play in season opener, coach confirms

Ivan Cleary is set to name Jarome Luai for Friday's clash against Melbourne.

53 reasons why we love Ivan Cleary

To celebrate Ivan Cleary’s 53rd birthday today (March 1), the Weekender wants to show its appreciation for the three-time premiership-winning coach of Penrith, with...

Panthers season preview: The quest for a fourth straight title begins

On the eve of the new NRL season, we preview the Penrith Panthers' 2024 campaign. Can they make it four-in-a-row?

Masked Panther: Penrith could spend longer away from home

The Masked Panther is back! From stadium news to weddings and engagements, it's a busy time in Pantherland.

Lang on League: Fourth title might just be hardest of them all

Lang on League is back! In his first column of the year, Peter Lang looks at the season ahead. Can Penrith make four NRL titles in a row?

Troy Dodds delivers his fearless NRL predictions for 2024

Somebody order the straitjacket! Troy Dodds delivers his 2024 NRL predictions.

How rough start to 2023 steeled Garner for season’s biggest games

He was one of Penrith’s more well-known signings to start the 2023 season, however Luke Garner didn’t quite hit the heights many fans were expecting of him.

Brian To’o opens up on Luai’s departure ahead of new season

"I'll miss Romey the most": Brian To'o speaks about Jarome Luai's departure, and the special personal moment he's looking forward to this year.

“Riddled with controversy”: Panthers lose to Wigan, and officials, in World Club Challenge

The World Club Challenge has been marred in controversy with several key refereeing decisions in the spotlight after Wigan's 16-12 win over Penrith at DW Stadium.

May makes return as Panthers name World Club Challenge team

Taylan May will play his first NRL game in a year after being named in the centres for Penrith's World Club Challenge showdown with Wigan on Sunday.

“I thought he was going to kill me”: The inside story on John Lang’s...

Former Panthers CEO Glenn Matthews has spoken out about his infamous 'broken promise' to Premiership-winning coach John Lang and revealed the two have never repaired their relationship since a dramatic morning in a Northern Territory hotel room nearly 20 years ago.

“In great shape”: NRL’s incredible financial results

The NRL has received a huge boost ahead of the new season, with figures revealing the code is in one of its strongest ever financial positions.