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Masked Panther: All sweet between Freddy and Api

The Masked Panther has all the latest news and gossip from Pantherland.

Lang on League: Panthers set to shine on rep stage

The Panthers will have 19 players representing their state and country in this weekend’s NRL Representative Round. For this weekend only, the competition proper is suspended and State of Origin takes centre stage on Sunday.

How Viliame Kikau transformed himself into a leader

Viliame Kikau admits getting the opportunity to vice-captain Fiji this weekend will be one of the biggest honours of his career.

Panthers confirm contract extension for Izack Tago

Penrith have locked boom centre Izack Tago into a new contract, with the 20-year-old to stay at the foot of the Mountains until at least the end of the 2025 season.

Masked Panther: Nine’s bizarre Tago commentary call

Tago happy with 'Aussie' pronunciation of his surname, plus the latest on Cameron Ciraldo and Penrith chase a young Rooster.

Lang on League: Coaching tension boils again

Bennett v Cleary is on again.

Panthers likely to put the foot down against hapless Warriors

From the moment the full-time siren rang out through Accor Stadium last Wednesday night, the last team in the competition you wanted to be was Newcastle.

Masked Panther: Staines set for exit ramp

The Bulldogs and Dolphins emerge as the likely chasers for Charlie Staines, as talk of Cameron Ciraldo to the Tigers intensifies.

O’Sullivan opens up on NRL future

Nathan Cleary’s understudy, Sean O’Sullivan, says he plans to make a call on his long-term future in the coming weeks. Off-contract at season’s end, the...

All eyes on Origin stars as Penrith prepare for M1 road trip

Despite the number of players out last Friday night, I was always pretty confident the Panthers would get the job done against the Bulldogs.

Lang on League: Top 10 Panthers to play Origin

Who tops the list of Origin superstars?

Taylan May signs Panthers extension; will stay at foot of the Mountains until end...

Penrith have signed boom try-scoring winger Taylan May to an extended deal in a major boost to the defending Premiers.

Masked Panther: Panthers look slick in Blues camp

News on the NRLW, Viliame Kikau and Ivan Cleary.

First versus last clash gets extra spice thanks to Origin drain

BlueBet Stadium hosts the Panthers and Bulldogs on Friday night.

Lang On League: My mid-season report card

Peter Lang reviews the first half of the NRL season.

Showground is logical site for new stadium, even if it delays project

As it stands we are just six games, or 480 minutes, away from the curtain coming down on Panthers Stadium as we know it.

Blue brigade to do Penrith proud

Champion Panthers and Blues halfback Nathan Cleary says the club has come along in leaps and bounds in recent years when it comes to State of Origin selection.

Falls to make NRL debut for Origin-drained Panthers

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has named Kurt Falls to make his NRL debut in the halves for Friday night's clash with Canterbury.

Masked Panther: Critter set for Blues debut

Stephen Crichton will make his State of Origin debut for New South Wales next month at Accor Stadium.

Cleary confident Panthers can handle Origin drain

After a disappointing State of Origin period last season, Premiership-winning halfback and co-captain Nathan Cleary has backed his side to keep the good times rolling when he and up to a dozen of his teammates are on NSW Blues duty from next week.