Legends rave as low-budget Panthers down NRL's elite
Glenn Jackson It was the upset of the season and, according to some, Penrith's best win in a decade. And it was all done with a squad worth less than half this year's salary cap.
The Panthers have recruited the 'best kicking game in rugby league', says Gould
Glenn Jackson Penrith boss Phil Gould has detailed why he believes Jamie Soward will help spearhead the rebuild at the club, describing him as a "complete professional" while adding: "The Panthers have just...
Wounded Panthers stage triumph over adversity
Glenn Jackson The last time Penrith won, coach Ivan Cleary had just taken the captaincy off their star player Luke Lewis.
League
McKendry played on with broken neck
Glenn Jackson Penrith front-rower Sam McKendry played 14 minutes of Monday night's match against Parramatta with a broken neck.
League
Jennings leaves Cleary little to crow about after rout
Glenn Jackson First, Sonny Bill Williams scored two tries against the Bulldogs; on Sunday, Michael Jennings decided to get in on the act, frustrating his former supporters by showing Penrith what they were missing...
League
Video hits keep rolling for revived Jennings
Glenn Jackson In video sessions at Sydney Roosters this year, players have asked Trent Robinson to rewind the tape so they could watch Michael Jennings run again.
Rugby League
Broken neck, but Sam plays on
Glenn Jackson Sam McKendry played 14 minutes of Penrith's clash with Parramatta with a broken neck.
League
New interpretation of obstruction rule could lead to more players 'diving'
Glenn Jackson Penrith coach Ivan Cleary, a member of the NRL's competition committee, said he was not consulted about the shift towards black-and-white policing of obstruction, as he voiced his fear the new...
League
Clubs vent fury as ASADA backs off
Adrian Proszenko, Glenn Jackson Manly have hit out at the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority after being cleared of systemic doping, claiming the ''ridiculous'' decision to name the club as part of its investigation has done...
Braith has faith: Tigers recruit vows to improve on opening-round shocker
Glenn Jackson If honesty is the best policy, expect Wests Tigers to bounce back well on Sunday against Penrith. Some of the Tigers' key players have been nothing short of brutal on themselves in the wake of their...
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Clubs restack from backs to their packs
Glenn Jackson PREMIERSHIP teams are bred not bought, or so the saying went the last time Sydney Roosters went on such a spree.
Galvin shown the door after brutal assault on delivery driver
Brad Walter, Glenn Jackson PENRITH have sacked under-20s player Jake Galvin for his part in a vicious assault on a 77-year-old Pizza Hut delivery driver.
League
NSW chief rings the changes on Blues
Glenn Jackson NSW Rugby League boss Geoff Carr will personally phone every coach who has been linked with the vacant Blues position to gauge their interest in the job - including those contracted to NRL clubs.
League
Nothing to smile about: Burns cops 12-week ban
Glenn Jackson TRAVIS BURNS was accused last night of a ''get-square'' on Roosters prop Martin Kennedy, yet his only recourse will be a legal appeal.
Train in vain: Taylor sends a message to Mal and Maroons
Glenn Jackson IN HIS regular conversations with Dave Taylor over the past few days, since he was cut by Queensland, South Sydney coach Michael Maguire knew his star player understood how best to respond.
Kingston's town
Glenn Jackson A fill-in. Patching a hole. A temporary option. That's how Kevin Kingston, confirmed as Penrith skipper for the rest of the season, sees his role during that period.
Cleary looking forward to a post-Lewis release
Glenn Jackson IF you asked Penrith coach Ivan Cleary at the start of this year whether he would be sitting where he was yesterday, at Campbelltown Stadium, discussing the decision by his star player Luke Lewis to...
Nine teams vying for eight spots just won't go
Glenn Jackson WESTS TIGERS may have to beat the likely minor premiers, Melbourne, in the final round of the premiership to seal a place in the top eight.
League
Sharks snare Lewis on four-year deal
Glenn Jackson Cronulla have won the race for Penrith's representative forward and deposed captain Luke Lewis.
Pritchard poleaxe a point of contention
Glenn Jackson BULLDOGS enforcer Frank Pritchard apologised to David Simmons after his controversial tackle knocked out the Penrith winger on Saturday night.
