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5 days ago
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Penrith's top-four dream alive with Tigers thrashing
Penrith's top-four dream is alive and kicking thanks to a 36-2 belting of Wests Tigers that denied Jarome Luai the chance for revenge against his old firm. Hours after Penrith's two biggest rivals for fourth spot suffered shock losses, Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards helped the Panthers into fifth place on the NRL ladder with a seventh-straight win. Saturday's victory at CommBank Stadium was the most convincing on that run and signalled the Panthers hitting top gear at just the right time. Importantly, Cleary kicked a perfect six from six goals on his first night taking the kicking tee since suffering a groin injury in mid-June. To take fourth spot, Penrith will need the Warriors to lose at least twice on the run home but nothing appears off the table after that side's loss to Gold Coast earlier on Saturday. A top-four spot, and double chance in finals, will have the Panthers' rivals quivering in their boots given it is their clearest path to a fifth consecutive premiership. The situation is a far cry from a 1-5 start to the season that had pundits eulogising Penrith's premiership dynasty. The Tigers were already highly unlikely to play finals football in 2025 but the loss makes their top-eight dream almost impossible. Former favourite son Luai came within a whisker of bragging rights in the sides' round-14 clash but Penrith had effectively ended the rematch by half-time with three tries in 15 minutes. Tigers halfback Latu Fainu was benched in the second half as the visitors searched fruitlessly for points, though fullback Sunia Turuva worked hard in a losing effort with 26 runs and 266 metres. Penrith needled at some gallant Tigers defence before Isaah Yeo connected with fellow big man Lindsay Smith, who stretched out for the Panthers' first points. Dylan Edwards finishes off a long-range effort! 🔥Telstra Moment of the Match — NRL (@NRL) July 26, 2025 Minutes later, a Jeral Skelton knock-on gave the Panthers a chance to attack the line again and Edwards found teenager Casey McLean on the short side. Edwards was superb with 322 metres and made it a three-score game with an 80-metre team try in the shadows of half-time. Cleary shifted left and McLean stretched a hand back inside to his halfback, who had fullback Edwards in support. One of the NRL's most reserved characters, Edwards celebrated his try with uncharacteristic flamboyance, cartwheeling twice as a nod to his young daughters. On return from a wrist injury, Liam Martin put the result beyond doubt with a try in the final 15 minutes before a winding Cleary kick sat up for Izack Tago to touch the ball down.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Scary Panthers detail that backs up huge NRL premiership call from club legend
Penrith's six-game winning streak has put their NRL rivals on notice and left Panthers legend Scott Sattler convinced they can win a fifth-straight premiership this season. And one scary detail from their resurgent form backs up Sattler's assertion, and should serve as a warning to Penrith's fellow premiership contenders. During their six-game winning run from round 13, the Panthers have only conceded a competition-best 11 points per game in a stunning return to their defensive best. One moment from Penrith's most recent win against South Sydney in round 20 highlighted their steely resolve when Tyrone Munro looked destined to score out wide in the second half, only to be held up over the tryline after some desperate, scrambling defence from the Panthers. Led by fullback Dylan Edwards, it was the type of play that has become synonymous with the Panthers in recent seasons and was a far cry from their displays earlier this season. Penrith were dead-last two months ago when they were averaging more than 24 points against, across the opening 12 rounds. And it's no coincidence that their surge into sixth spot on the ladder has coincided with a transformation into the NRL's best defensive side across that period. Penrith's NRL dynasty has been built around their work without the ball and Ivan Cleary's side only averaged more than 16 points against per game in one season since 2020, when they played in the first of five consecutive grand finals. The one outlier was their 2022 premiership season when Penrith conceded 23.3 points per game. Penrith rediscover their NRL premiership-winning defence However, Penrith's 11 points against per game across their last six victories is better than their premiership seasons, with the club conceding an average of 13.2 points between 2020 and 2024. "You can just feel like we're more resilient, we're stopping tries, we're making it hard for the opposition," captain Isaah Yeo said. "Whereas that wasn't really the case for the first half of the season. "They'd go down on our end in the first set, they'd put on a play, it wasn't under pressure, and all of a sudden they're scoring. "But we're trusting the system a bit more, we're being a bit more proactive, particularly at the start of the games. We've relied on that for such a long period of time now, and we didn't have that for the first half of the season." During their current winning streak, Penrith have only let in seven first-half tries, compared to 27 in their opening 11 matches and it's a major factor behind their return to form. "Off the back of that, you get in the game style you want. You get more ball in play. It all flows so much into each other," Yeo added. "When we're defending well, it keeps the ball in play more. The flip side of that, when you're having to score points and get frantic ... it doesn't suit the way we've played over the last five or six years. We were having to tackle way too much because of the pressure we were putting on ourselves." RELATED: Tigers star linked with switch to rival clubs as medical detail emerges Broncos' cap squeeze could claim another star as 'formal' offers touted Tigers player escapes charge over tackle that left superstar injured Penrith's resurgence is even more impressive when you consider they've been missing some or all of their Origin stars for games during their six-match winning streak. And it's little wonder that Penrith legend Sattler is convinced they can go on and claim an unprecedented fifth straight NRL premiership this year. 'They can, based on the aura... and it doesn't matter if they finish 5th or 6th, cause a home elimination/semi-final to them is irrelevant," Sattler said on SEN radio this week. 'And they've got players that know how to win and how to prepare.' with AAP
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Brian To'o limps out of Panthers' sixth-straight win
Penrith's sixth consecutive win may have come at a cost as superstar Brian To'o limped out of the 30-10 win over depleted South Sydney, who suffered two more injury blows of their own. Gun winger To'o initially played on after hurting his leg in a tackle from back-up hooker Peter Mamouzelos in the second half of Friday night's game at CommBank Stadium. The Panthers took To'o off in the final 20 minutes as a precaution but a representative told AAP the club held concerns for the NSW representative, who has been hampered by injury all season. To'o's premature exit put a damper on the resurgent Panthers' latest triumph, inspired by stand-in captain Dylan Edwards in the absence of the rested Isaah Yeo and Nathan Cleary. The fullback crossed for two tries, one after a brilliant To'o run and the second as he grabbed an offload from Luke Garner in the second half. He added a try assist to his stats sheet by supporting Blaize Talagi up the field and then finding Casey McLean. McLean capped off the big win by beating five defenders down the left wing for a second try in the final five minutes. McLean turns them inside out to score his second! 💥 — NRL (@NRL) July 18, 2025 Making their seventh-straight loss even worse, the Rabbitohs lost their shining light Keaon Koloamatangi to an ankle issue suffered as he attempted to tackle Garner in the second half. He was joined on the sidelines by Mamouzelos, who suffered a head knock colliding with Isaiah Papali'i shortly thereafter. Alex Johnston chased Jack Wighton's grubber kick to cross for his 207th career try in the final 90 seconds and give the Rabbitohs something to smile about. Johnston is only five four-pointers away from equalling Ken Irvine's record of 212. The Rabbitohs are now unable to finish the season with a winning record and have their coach Wayne Bennett on his longest losing streak since 2014. Souths are on track to finish lower on the ladder than any Bennett-coached side in history, a mark currently held by the inaugural Dolphins side that placed 13th in 2023. The outlook is rosier for four-time reigning premiers Penrith, who now have one hand on a top-eight spot after slumping to last on the ladder after 12 rounds. They will be hot favourites in their next three games, all against bottom-eight sides, and are guaranteed a winning record to finish the season if they take care of business in all three.
Time of India
09-07-2025
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State of Origin Game III decider tonight; time, venue, where to watch, and team lineups
What Time is State of Origin Tonight? Live Events 8:05 pm AEST 7:35 pm ACST 6:05 pm AWST Where is State of Origin Game 3 Being Played? How to Watch State of Origin Game 3 TV Broadcast: Channel Nine Streaming: 9Now (exclusive rights) Radio: ABC Radio via the ABC Listen app Live blog: ABC Sport on the ABC News website State of Origin Game 3: Blues vs Maroons Lineups (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The 2025 State of Origin series reaches its climax tonight, July 9, with a thrilling decider between New South Wales and Queensland. With the series locked at one win apiece, all eyes now turn to Stadium Australia in Sydney, where the final battle for the shield will unfold. State of Origin Game 3 2025 promises high drama as the Blues and Maroons face off in one of the most anticipated rugby league clashes of the for State of Origin Game 3 2025 is scheduled for:So, if you're wondering, 'What time does State of Origin start tonight?' the match kicks off at 8:05 pm local time in Sydney, where the game is being final showdown of the 2025 State of Origin series will be held at Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) in Sydney, a venue that has historically favoured New South Wales. Out of 32 Origin games played here, the Blues have won South Wales (Blues) and Queensland (Maroons) have each won a match, setting up this Game 3 State of Origin 2025 decider as the ultimate battle for the players to watch include Dylan Edwards, Latrell Mitchell, and Nathan Cleary for the Blues, while the Maroons have called up Gehamat Shibasaki for his debut and brought back Josh Papali' for a night of intensity, as State of Origin Game 3 2025 decides who lifts the shield, Maroons or Blues.
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01-07-2025
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Panthers make move on speedster from rival club as back-up for Dylan Edwards
The Penrith Panthers have reportedly made an inquiry about Dragons winger Tyrell Sloan, after St George Illawarra granted him permission to explore other options. Sloan is back in the Dragons' first-grade side this week, with coach Shane Flanagan forced to shuffle his back-line with Valentine Holmes on State of Origin duty and Nathan Lawson out with a fractured scapula. But Sloan has been on the outer with coach Flanagan, spending the fortnight prior in reserve-grade. The Dragons have reportedly granted Sloan permission to negotiate with rival clubs, despite being contracted until the end of 2026. Reports have now emerged that Ivan Cleary and the Panthers made an enquiry about Sloan, and they could view him as a back-up to Origin and Test fullback Dylan Edwards. Daine Laurie has been used at fullback whenever Edwards is missing, but is yet to re-sign past this season. Speaking on Channel 9 this week, leading reporter Danny Weidler said the Panthers had expressed an interest in Sloan. 'The first club I've heard linked to him, which is an interesting one, is I think the Panthers have made a subtle inquiry,' he said on '100% Footy'. 'I'm not certain exactly where he'd fit in. He's obviously not going to be the fullback, but he's got speed to burn on the wing and he's a player that might thrive in that system." The Panthers have a plethora of options in the outside backs, meaning Sloan might struggle to crack first-grade at Penrith. But there are plenty of games in which Edwards is absent due to State of Origin duty or injuries, and Sloan has shown he's a handy option at fullback. Super League clubs are also said to be interested in Sloan, while former NRL premiership winners Bryan Fletcher and Matty Johns recently floated the Melbourne Storm as a potential landing spot. The Storm have a history of prioritising speed on the flanks, with Fletcher and Johns in agreeance that Sloan is the kind of player who Craig Bellamy could work wonders with. "I can see Sloan being the next Foxx (Josh Addo-Carr) down in Melbourne," Fletcher said on SEN radio last month. "I don't know about the Will Warbrick head knock situation, but I think it's been three months he's now been out. I can see him turning into the Foxx down there (in Melbourne)." Johns added: "I can see that Fletch. One thing with Melbourne and their scout Paul Bunn is he just goes after speed. He goes 'you just find those wingers that can just sprint and then Craig (Bellamy) will put the discipline into them. So Sloan would be exactly that type of guy." RELATED: NRL world rallies around Broncos star after awful family development NRL considering major rule change after Broncos and Bulldogs dudded Warbrick hasn't played for months as he battles concussion issues, while Grant Anderson is moving to the Broncos in 2026. The Storm still have plenty of talented outside backs in the likes of Xavier Coates, Jack Howarth and Sua Fa'alogo, although Fa'alogo's future is far from certain. The 22-year-old has a handshake agreement with Storm officials that he can leave the club if fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen signs a long-term extension. Saw him playing against us in reserve grade last year in which he had a blinder. With our coaching, and with a champion club, he will thrive. It seems like he was bogged down at the Dragons for some reason. — Fleetwood_Cadillac (@BarryBumperbar) June 30, 2025 I'd take him — jordanjackelyse (@jordanjackelyse) June 30, 2025 i was thinking the same. stands to reason perhaps a better winger than laurie too. — Jennifer 🏆 🏆 🏆🏆🐾🐾 (@JenniferSh93445) June 30, 2025 If they can teach him defence, might work out as an astute buy — @ (@vella_vision) June 30, 2025
