Let’s get Ed to Penrith
He might live 2,729km from Pepper Stadium, but Papua New Guinea’s Ed Kolen is without a doubt one of Penrith’s biggest fans.
If you’ve been...
Soward: Why AAMI Park is a graveyard
There are not many tougher places to play rugby league than down in Melbourne.
I never won down there in my whole career.
When you play...
Storm chasers: Panthers look to break AAMI Park hoodoo
If you believe that statistics and history define the likely result of a match, you’d be fearful of what awaits the Panthers against the...
Halse calls it quits after 23 years
Inspirational Penrith Cricket Club captain Matthew Halse has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the game.
The first grade skipper – who put his...
Panthers enter the twilight zone with early kick-off to match against Knights
In his post-match press conference last week, Anthony Griffin made the very strong point that despite the loss to the Roosters on the scoreboard,...
Soward: Cleary the right man for the job
I must admit I wasn’t shocked by the sacking of Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor on Monday afternoon.
With their captain Aaron Woods coming out...
Rookie makes his mark on NRL
Penrith Panthers rookie Viliame Kikau had one of the most impressive debut performances in years when he ripped through the embattled Tigers a fortnight...
Swim teacher answers SOS
Nepean Aquatic Centre swimming teacher Hayden Bousfield recently returned from a two week trip to the state’s central west where he taught vital swimming...
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...
Soward: NRL doesn’t have a drug problem
The Tim Simona story has blown up this week but I can’t stress enough that it only blew up after someone was caught betting...
OzTag takes step towards the future
It’s already one of the most popular sports in Penrith with thousands taking to the field every week, now the game of OzTag is...
Olympic icon may need cash injection to keep its head above water
Penrith Whitewater Stadium is rapidly losing its battle to stay open, with funding for marketing and upgrades decreasing over the last financial year.
General Manager...
Panthers gives back: Club takes up the fight against cancer
Every day 12 Australian women will be diagnosed with cervical or ovarian cancer, and four of those women will sadly die.
To help combat this...
Panthers hope to make feathers fly
The Penrith Panthers finally make their debut at Pepper Stadium on Saturday night as they prepare to settle in for a run that will...
Ella shoots for the stars (and stripes)
Penrith teenager Ella Edwards is one of the hardest working and dedicated young sport stars around.
Five days a week you’ll find the 13-year-old basketballer...
Tamou brushes off nerves in belting display against Tigers
After a lackluster performance in the opening round, Penrith's forward pack showed the competition what they were truly made of against the Wests Tigers...
Cummins earns call-up to Australian Test squad
It's been a long journey but Pat Cummins is finally back in the Australian Test squad.
The Penrith prodigy was today called up to replace...
Panthers look to put week from hell behind them
The Panthers weren’t really at Kogarah Oval last Saturday afternoon.
Sure, they got off the bus, found their way to the dressing room and followed...
Ripples on the rise
Ripples Leisure Centre is making waves after winning the AUSTSWIM NSW Swim Centre of the Year Award.
Aquatic Programs Coordinator Tania Khamhom said the award...
On track for success
The Jamison Little Athletics Centre will be well represented at next weekend’s State Track and Field Championships, with 19 local athletes going for gold.
The...