Sport

Students get basketball boost ahead of World Cup

School students will soon have some basketball sprinkled into their studies.

Top four battle as business end of the season gets underway

The Panthers and Sharks face-off at BlueBet Stadium.

“Special place to be”: Penrith’s Tago wouldn’t want to be anywhere else

Panthers centre Izack Tago doesn’t want to imagine what life would be like at another NRL club right now.

Penrith’s toughest endurance test, Ironman 70.3, returns for first time since 2019

For the first time since 2019, Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney will make its long-awaited comeback at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Sunday, September 25.

Council announces St Marys live site for Grand Final

Penrith City Council is inviting locals to watch Sunday's Grand Final at a free, family friendly live site at St Marys.

OAK Plus locks in extended partnership with Panthers

OAK Plus has extended its major partnership with the Penrith Panthers for a further two seasons.

Masked Panther: Young guns extend time at Panthers

Jack Cole, Isaiah Iongi, Jesse McLean and Harrison Hassett have all re-signed with Penrith until the end of the 2025 season.

Podcast: Penrith Panthers 2023 season preview

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor take a look at the 2023 NRL season for the Penrith Panthers.

Emu Plains student chases NRLW dream

Despite living in the Hills, going to school in Penrith and following the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL, Kayla Henderson has her sights firmly set on playing with the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW.

Warren Smith: Why five minute sin bin wouldn’t work

If you stick around long enough in rugby league you’ll know that at some point, on almost every topic, you’ll be making a trip Back to the Future.

Mat Forbes to lead Greater Western Baseball this summer

It’s one of the toughest gigs in local sport, but mechanic Mat Forbes believes he’s the right man to help turn Greater Western Baseball’s fortunes around.

Legendary boxer and Penrith local Ray Wheatley dies aged 74

Legendary boxer and media personality Ray Wheatley, who called Penrith home, has passed away.

Century that almost never was: Sorensen’s journey to his 100th NRL game

Milestone man Scott Sorensen may not be playing his 100th NRL game this weekend if it weren’t for a lifeline handed out by the Panthers back in 2021.

Local basketballers urged to make an appointment with Dr Dish

Meet Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre’s newest employee.

Outgoing Panther Jaeman Salmon sweats on an opportunity

Jaeman Salmon has likely played his last game for Penrith, but he's still hoping for a swansong.

Lindsay Smith soaks up his first Grand Final experience

While many of his teammates will be playing in their fourth Grand Final this weekend, Lindsay Smith will be running out in his first.

Lang on League: Can Panthers win it again next year?

In his final column of the year, league writer Peter Lang asks: Can the Panthers win it again in 2024?

Panthers confirm push for inclusion in 2026 NRLW season

Penrith is pushing ahead in its quest to be granted an NRLW licence in time for the 2026 season.

Glenbrook Bowling Club reveals new-look strip

The greens of the Glenbrook Bowling Club will have a new look about them this coming Pennant Season and beyond.

Podcast: 10 Minute Match Day – Panthers v Roosters

Troy Dodds and Nathan Taylor present your last minute preview of the Panthers v Roosters clash to kick off Round 4 of the NRL.