Griffin earns contract extension at Panthers

Penrith coach Anthony Griffin will be in charge at the club until at least the end of the 2020 season after signing a two-year...

Campbell-Gillard wins Merv Cartwright Medal

Reagan Campbell-Gillard has won the Merv Cartwright Medal as Penrith's player of the year. The 24-year-old, who was also named the Western Weekender's Player of...

Group chat was first hint players had of Popovic’s departure

When the news of Tony Popovic’s shock departure from the Western Sydney Wanderers broke on Sunday afternoon, a players-only ‘group chat’ on the smartphone...

Bottrill joins 400 club

Local cricketer Greg Bottrill achieved the perfect milestone recently. Not only did the 46-year-old notch up 400 senior games for his beloved Emu Plains...

Moylan on verge of deal with Cronulla

Penrith star Matt Moylan is on the verge of walking out of the club to join Cronulla on a four-year, $3.6 million deal that...

Wanderers name new head coach

The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced that Hayden Foxe will take up the role of caretaker head coach with Wanderers Academy Technical Director Ian...

Popovic quits Wanderers seven days before new A-League season

Tony Popovic has dramatically quit the Western Sydney Wanderers just a week out from the A-League season. The Wanderers are yet to officially confirm their...

One trophy down, one to go

Despite being the home town team, Penrith Panthers Premiership-winning reserve grade captain Darren Nicholls knows his side won’t have many fans supporting them when...

Panthers upset Wyong to win ISP NSW Grand Final

Penrith have upset Minor Premiers Wyong to claim the ISP NSW Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval tonight. The Panthers produced a dominant second half to...

The Week: September 23

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor present a special edition of The Week, as they review the 2017 NRL season for the Penrith Panthers https://soundcloud.com/westernweekenderpenrith/the-week-september-23

Seniors encouraged to have a swing

Penrith Golf Club will take part in a state-wide golf participation project to help increase the number of seniors playing golf. The ‘Get into Golf...

Panthers didn’t want it enough

Any real estate agent will tell you that kitchens sell houses. The backyard can be a beauty, the bathroom can be freshly renovated, the family...

Panthers hunt glory in ISP NSW

Penrith Intrust Super Premiership NSW captain Darren Nicholls has vowed to work on his goalkicking after his four missed conversions last Sunday almost cost...

Year of highs and lows in Pantherland

Troy Dodds looks back on a roller coaster season at the foot of the Mountains... MARCH: A SHOCK START The Panthers open their much anticipated 2017...

Penrith’s season over following 13-6 loss to Brisbane

Penrith's Premiership dream is over after they fell to Brisbane 13-6 at Suncorp Stadium, ending their season. The Panthers had their chances throughout the match...

Unthinkable Grand Final would give Edwards mixed emotions

For gun Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards nothing would be more thrilling or perhaps awkward than if Penrith played arch-rivals Parramatta in this year’s NRL...

Stint in reserve grade a blessing, says Whare

Most players of Dean Whare’s experience kick stones when they are relegated to reserve grade due to poor form but not the former Kiwi...

Young Panthers look to rise again as trip to Suncorp looms

The real Penrith Panthers have finally stood up – and what a time to do it. All year we’ve seen glimpses of the Panthers we...

Giants to fight for their lives against West Coast

If the GWS Giants are going to advance past this weekend’s Semi Final against West Coast, they are going to have to do it...

Matildas ready for landmark match

The Matildas have assembled in Western Sydney today as they prepare to face Brazil in front of the biggest home crowd the Australian women’s...