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NRL must learn lessons from flop Finals crowds • The Western Weekender
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (993+ words) If you’ve read my musings about rugby league crowds or listened to the Tension’s Running High podcast, you would know last week’s disappointing NRL Finals attendances came as no surprise to me. We can only hope that the NRL learns…...
When does NRL's "entertainment" obsession cross the line? • The Western Weekender
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (895+ words) The NRL Finals will begin this weekend, and for rugby league boss Peter V’landys, the last stretch of episodes leading up to the season finale are here. V’landys, largely credited with taking rugby league to unprecedented heights over the last…...
The Western Weekender to re-brand rugby league coverage from 2027 • The Western Weekender
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (274+ words) The Western Weekender will launch Panthers News in 2027, refreshing its rugby league coverage to coincide with the Panthers’ return to Penrith. The Extra Time brand will be retired at the end of the current season. Panthers News will be a…...
Panthers, Roosters name teams for Finals blockbuster • The Western Weekender
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (54+ words) Panthers, Roosters name teams for Finals blockbuster The Western Weekender Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named his side to play the Roosters in the Qualifying Final at CommBank Stadium this Sunday. Luke Garner remains at centre with Paul Alamoti not…...
Penrith win sixth Minor Premiership and set up Finals showdown with Roosters • The Western Weekender
1+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) The Penrith Panthers have won their fourth NRL Minor Premiership in just seven seasons, again cementing their status as the greatest rugby league team of the modern era. The Panthers demolished the Tigers 38-10 at CommBank Stadium this afternoon to ensure…...
Masked Panther: Jett feels the love in Auckland • The Western Weekender
1+ week, 5+ day ago (648+ words) Jett Cleary’s arrival at Penrith next year, which has still not been formally announced but will be happening, has the potential to be one of the great rugby league stories of 2027. The scenes at Go Media Stadium on Sunday, where…...
There's one round to go in the NRL. What are the scenarios for Penrith? • The Western Weekender
2+ week, 1+ day ago (498+ words) A roller-coaster penultimate round of the NRL has given us more certainty around the top eight, and the top four, but the jostle for final positions will continue until the final day of the season. The top eight will not…...
Penrith Panthers claim NSW Cup Minor Premiership • The Western Weekender
2+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) Penrith have won the NSW Cup Minor Premiership, putting themselves in prime position for a tilt at a fifth reserve grade title. The Panthers overcame the Bulldogs 42-28 at Parker Street Reserve yesterday to confirm their first placed finish. The final…...
Lussick keen to depart Panthers with Premiership ring • The Western Weekender
2+ week, 5+ day ago (595+ words) Outgoing Penrith Panthers hooker Freddy Lussick says he’d love to leave the club with a Premiership in October. The 25-year-old will leave Penrith at season’s end, reportedly joining the Canterbury Bulldogs on a multi-year deal from next season. But before…...
Panthers look to put Dogs' campaign to bed • The Western Weekender
2+ week, 5+ day ago (546+ words) Back in the middle of April, Penrith were handed a lesson in not getting too far ahead of themselves by Canterbury. The Bulldogs, despised outsiders, beat Penrith 32-16 in a gritty display that saw everyone’s predictions of the Panthers going through…...