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Panthers have last laugh over Jarome Luai
Penrith have had the last laugh over Jarome Luai, edging Wests Tigers for an 18-14 win in the four-time premiership hero's first game against his old side. Luai had a mixed reunion with the Panthers, playing a hand in all of the Tigers' three tries but gifting Penrith penalties ahead of two game-defining scores in Sunday's second half at CommBank Stadium. The Tigers' co-captain almost helped his team to victory in the final 10 minutes when Jack Bird regathered his bomb close to the line and offloaded to Jahream Bula. But a miraculous cover tackle from Scott Sorensen and Nathan Cleary stopped the fullback inches short of the line and the Panthers held on. THE TRY SAVER! 🤯#NRLTigersPanthers — NRL (@NRL) June 8, 2025 Marking the Tigers' other ex-Panther in Sunia Turuva, left winger Tom Jenkins scored his first hat-trick in a win that keeps Penrith's mid-season resurgence humming. An away clash against the Warriors is set to prove a litmus test in a fortnight, with Penrith only able to lose four more games this season to finish with a 50 per cent winning record. Three-time reigning wooden spooners the Tigers head into their bye on a four-game losing streak that threatens to undo their improved start to the season. After the teams were locked at 10-10 at halftime, Cleary kicked for goal to put Penrith ahead after Luai tackled Penrith's new five-eighth Blaize Talagi. Jenkins completed his hat-trick, crossing just after Luai was cited for collecting Liam Martin on a kick chase. But Luai had been involved in everything the Tigers did well in a better first half for Benji Marshall's side. He first put boot to ball from his non-preferred right foot ahead of Starford To'a's try before again swinging to the right side as the Tigers shifted for Turuva to score. The 28-year-old was at the centre of another memorable moment early in the second half, flooring opposite man and long-term teammate Cleary in a bone-crunching one-on-one tackle. In his first game back from a hamstring injury, Jeral Skelton gave the Tigers a sniff with 10 minutes to play as Luai and Adam Doueihi found him on the left wing. But for a second consecutive week, the Panthers rediscovered their gritty best to hit their second bye in form.
The Advertiser
30-05-2025
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- The Advertiser
Penrith at risk of 72-year low in NRL grudge match
Penrith will sit last on the ladder later in the regular season than any defending premier for 72 years if they lose to local rivals Parramatta in round 13. Not since Western Suburbs, who went from grand final winners in 1952 to wooden spooners a year later, has an NRL premier struggled to ignite their season for as long as the four-time reigning champions. The only exception is Melbourne in 2010 but the Storm's 2009 premiership was declared void amid salary cap breaches that barred them from accruing competition points as defending premiers. Penrith fell back to bottom place on the ladder with last Saturday's 25-6 loss to fellow strugglers Newcastle, leaving coach Ivan Cleary to warn the Panthers they must begin realising their potential. The playing group is focusing on a first win since adopting CommBank Stadium as their home ground this year, not their lowly ladder position. "I'm not losing sleep over it," said winger Tom Jenkins. "I care about winning games and winning premierships and stuff like that. But if you're too focused on that (ladder position), it's just going to make you play bad. It's that simple. "(Cleary) also spoke about - it's seeing how far away you are from those top teams. We don't feel like we're that far away. It's about things going right and making things go right." The Panthers' season risks slipping away amid the always disruptive State of Origin period but the club is hopeful their five representatives - Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Brian To'o, Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin - will face the Eels on Sunday. Veteran second-rower Scott Sorensen did not feel the Panthers' situation was becoming more urgent as the season approached its halfway point. "You want to win every week," he said. "There might be a little bit (of urgency) there but I just think everyone's very level-headed, very grounded. "We might be out there and the story might be that we're here on the ladder but for us, it's honestly just what's in front of us right now and that's Parramatta." Sorensen returns from the three-game suspension he received for his shoulder charge on Nathan Brown in round eight and has been named to line up on the left edge. "I got a little bit of time there to take a breath, reset, get some quality training in and I'm excited to get back into it this weekend," he said. Penrith will sit last on the ladder later in the regular season than any defending premier for 72 years if they lose to local rivals Parramatta in round 13. Not since Western Suburbs, who went from grand final winners in 1952 to wooden spooners a year later, has an NRL premier struggled to ignite their season for as long as the four-time reigning champions. The only exception is Melbourne in 2010 but the Storm's 2009 premiership was declared void amid salary cap breaches that barred them from accruing competition points as defending premiers. Penrith fell back to bottom place on the ladder with last Saturday's 25-6 loss to fellow strugglers Newcastle, leaving coach Ivan Cleary to warn the Panthers they must begin realising their potential. The playing group is focusing on a first win since adopting CommBank Stadium as their home ground this year, not their lowly ladder position. "I'm not losing sleep over it," said winger Tom Jenkins. "I care about winning games and winning premierships and stuff like that. But if you're too focused on that (ladder position), it's just going to make you play bad. It's that simple. "(Cleary) also spoke about - it's seeing how far away you are from those top teams. We don't feel like we're that far away. It's about things going right and making things go right." The Panthers' season risks slipping away amid the always disruptive State of Origin period but the club is hopeful their five representatives - Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Brian To'o, Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin - will face the Eels on Sunday. Veteran second-rower Scott Sorensen did not feel the Panthers' situation was becoming more urgent as the season approached its halfway point. "You want to win every week," he said. "There might be a little bit (of urgency) there but I just think everyone's very level-headed, very grounded. "We might be out there and the story might be that we're here on the ladder but for us, it's honestly just what's in front of us right now and that's Parramatta." Sorensen returns from the three-game suspension he received for his shoulder charge on Nathan Brown in round eight and has been named to line up on the left edge. "I got a little bit of time there to take a breath, reset, get some quality training in and I'm excited to get back into it this weekend," he said. Penrith will sit last on the ladder later in the regular season than any defending premier for 72 years if they lose to local rivals Parramatta in round 13. Not since Western Suburbs, who went from grand final winners in 1952 to wooden spooners a year later, has an NRL premier struggled to ignite their season for as long as the four-time reigning champions. The only exception is Melbourne in 2010 but the Storm's 2009 premiership was declared void amid salary cap breaches that barred them from accruing competition points as defending premiers. Penrith fell back to bottom place on the ladder with last Saturday's 25-6 loss to fellow strugglers Newcastle, leaving coach Ivan Cleary to warn the Panthers they must begin realising their potential. The playing group is focusing on a first win since adopting CommBank Stadium as their home ground this year, not their lowly ladder position. "I'm not losing sleep over it," said winger Tom Jenkins. "I care about winning games and winning premierships and stuff like that. But if you're too focused on that (ladder position), it's just going to make you play bad. It's that simple. "(Cleary) also spoke about - it's seeing how far away you are from those top teams. We don't feel like we're that far away. It's about things going right and making things go right." The Panthers' season risks slipping away amid the always disruptive State of Origin period but the club is hopeful their five representatives - Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Brian To'o, Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin - will face the Eels on Sunday. Veteran second-rower Scott Sorensen did not feel the Panthers' situation was becoming more urgent as the season approached its halfway point. "You want to win every week," he said. "There might be a little bit (of urgency) there but I just think everyone's very level-headed, very grounded. "We might be out there and the story might be that we're here on the ladder but for us, it's honestly just what's in front of us right now and that's Parramatta." Sorensen returns from the three-game suspension he received for his shoulder charge on Nathan Brown in round eight and has been named to line up on the left edge. "I got a little bit of time there to take a breath, reset, get some quality training in and I'm excited to get back into it this weekend," he said.
Perth Now
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Penrith at risk of 72-year low in NRL grudge match
Penrith will sit last on the ladder later in the regular season than any defending premier for 72 years if they lose to local rivals Parramatta in round 13. Not since Western Suburbs, who went from grand final winners in 1952 to wooden spooners a year later, has an NRL premier struggled to ignite their season for as long as the four-time reigning champions. The only exception is Melbourne in 2010 but the Storm's 2009 premiership was declared void amid salary cap breaches that barred them from accruing competition points as defending premiers. Penrith fell back to bottom place on the ladder with last Saturday's 25-6 loss to fellow strugglers Newcastle, leaving coach Ivan Cleary to warn the Panthers they must begin realising their potential. The playing group is focusing on a first win since adopting CommBank Stadium as their home ground this year, not their lowly ladder position. "I'm not losing sleep over it," said winger Tom Jenkins. "I care about winning games and winning premierships and stuff like that. But if you're too focused on that (ladder position), it's just going to make you play bad. It's that simple. "(Cleary) also spoke about - it's seeing how far away you are from those top teams. We don't feel like we're that far away. It's about things going right and making things go right." The Panthers' season risks slipping away amid the always disruptive State of Origin period but the club is hopeful their five representatives - Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Brian To'o, Dylan Edwards and Liam Martin - will face the Eels on Sunday. Veteran second-rower Scott Sorensen did not feel the Panthers' situation was becoming more urgent as the season approached its halfway point. "You want to win every week," he said. "There might be a little bit (of urgency) there but I just think everyone's very level-headed, very grounded. "We might be out there and the story might be that we're here on the ladder but for us, it's honestly just what's in front of us right now and that's Parramatta." Sorensen returns from the three-game suspension he received for his shoulder charge on Nathan Brown in round eight and has been named to line up on the left edge. "I got a little bit of time there to take a breath, reset, get some quality training in and I'm excited to get back into it this weekend," he said.
The Guardian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Tears, Toffee Ladies and Sylvester Stallone: Everton's last Premier League match at Goodison
We take a look at our pick of the best images from an emotion filled Goodison Park as it played host to a men's match for the final time Tom Jenkins and agencies Main image: Fans cheer during the closing ceremony after the Everton's last men's match at Goodison Park. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian Mon 19 May 2025 09.23 BST Last modified on Mon 19 May 2025 09.25 BST
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13-05-2025
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Where Brits will pay the most tourist tax in Europe this summer
Tourist taxes come in many forms and can be a minefield for travellers to work out. They can be applied at a national or local level in each country, but are typically added to a hotel or guesthouse bill. The tax can be a fee per stay, per night, or per person. Sometimes, it's an upfront cost to enter entire countries, cities or areas – and these fees are constantly changing. 'Tourism tax used to be a by-product of a need from local governments to make money – it was a sign of desperation. Now there are hundreds, if not thousands, of tourist taxes,' says Tom Jenkins, CEO of the European Tourism Association. Confusingly, there's little consistency in how taxes are applied. 'The application is so random – sometimes it's a per night, per person, on-arrival charge. It's very difficult for people to understand where they're going to be stung,' says Jenkins. 'The irony is, it tends to deter the very people destinations want to attract – people who stay overnight and spend money in restaurants and attractions. Instead, tourist taxes typically incentivise people to take day trips.' Tourist taxes are usually put in place to help fund services that are negatively impacted by large numbers of holidaymakers, helping to finance maintenance work and preserve cultural and architectural heritage. Many destinations, such as Barcelona, after courting tourists for years, are now victims of their own success. Reports claim that Santorini's old cave-like buildings are now suffering under the pressure of heavy footfall on the island's narrow streets. Local businesses benefit from visitors, but local authorities haven't typically received direct revenue from tourism – tourist taxes go directly to municipalities, and these fees are assumed to support infrastructure improvements. Tourist tax is a balancing act. Places reliant on tourism worry that such taxes may negatively affect businesses in the tourism sector by dissuading people from visiting. The Canary Islands High Court of Justice (TSJC), for example, suspended its tourist tax in Mogán, Gran Canaria, in March, only 24 hours after it came into effect. It was later reinstated at the end of the month. Others see it as a tax on local businesses. 'It's a misnomer,' says Jenkins. 'It's a tax on businesses in tourism, because tourists pay what they can afford. 'There is a victim in this – and the victim is the business – because their costs go up.' *The below is a guide. Always check tourist taxes before you travel, as they are liable to change. An ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) is required before arrival. It costs AU$20 (£9.65) per person and must be applied for in advance. In Vienna, a tourist tax of approximately 3.2% is usually added to your accommodation bill. In Brussels, the tourist tax is around €4.24 (£3.60) per night and is added to your accommodation bill. Rates vary between cities. Until September 2027, Bhutan has reduced its Daily Sustainable Development Fee to USD $100 (£75) per adult per day. Tourist tax varies by destination and hotel standard, it's usually around £1.30 per night. Most Caribbean islands charge a tourist tax, with rates varying by location. In St Lucia, the fee is around $3 to $6 (£2.25-4.50) per night. In the Dominican Republic, it's higher but often included in package holidays or airline fees. Tax depends on season and accommodation type – roughly working out around €1 (85p) per adult per day, but can be up to €2.65 (£2.25) per night for Dubrovnik, depending on the season. In Prague, the tourist tax is typically CZK 50 per night (approximately £1.71), added to your accommodation bill. In France, the tourist tax varies based on accommodation type, ranging from less than €1 for campsites to more than €15 (£12.72) for luxury hotels and palaces. In Germany, tourist tax rates vary by city. For instance, in Berlin, the standard tourist tax is 7.5% of the accommodation price. In Greece, the tourist tax depends on the standard and size of your accommodation. Recently, the tax was replaced with a 'climate tax,' costing up to €8 (£6.80) per night, indicating a clearer allocation of funds towards environmental initiatives. Cruise ship taxes are also in effect, with up to €20 (£17) per person in certain destinations. In Budapest, travellers pay a fixed fee of Ft1000 (just over £1.70) per person per night for a maximum of six nights. Children under 18 are exempt from this fee. Taxes around Italy vary from place to place. Rome charges between €4 (£3.39) and €10 (£8.50) per night, depending on your accommodation, and it's payable for up to 10 nights. Venice famously hit the headlines in 2024 for its €5 (£4.21) day-trip fee, depending on the day of the visit (which doubles to €10 or £8.42 per person for last-minute day trippers). Those wishing to stay overnight have to pay between €1 (85p) and €5 (£4.21) per person per night, depending on the accommodation classification and the season. Children under the age of 10 and disabled people go tax-free, young people between 10 and 16 years of age go half price. JapanIn Japan, travellers are required to pay a tourist tax of 1,000 yen (about £5) on departure. MalaysiaIn Malaysia, the tourist tax is RM10 per night (approximately £1.75) per night, added to your accommodation bill. New Zealand The Antipodean country's International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy increased from NZ$35 (£15) to NZ$100 (around £44) in 2024. PortugalPortugal charges a tourist tax in many cities and regions, including Lisbon, €4 per night, up to a maximum of 7 nights (roughly £3.40), and Porto, €3 (£2.50) per night, up to a maximum of €21 (£17.80) or seven consecutive nights. The cost varies slightly between locations and between low and high seasons. The NetherlandsIn the Netherlands, tourist tax rates differ per municipality. In Amsterdam, for example, the rate is 12.5% of the accommodation price. SwitzerlandIn Switzerland, the tourist tax varies depending on the destination, ranging from about CHF 2 (approximately £1.80) to CHF 7 (approximately £6.30) per person per night. Basel's tax is CHF 4.20 per person a night for hotels, B&Bs and apartment rentals, children go free. SloveniaIn Slovenia, the tourist tax rate changes from destination to destination. It's generally around €3 (£2.50) per night, with higher rates in cities and lower rates in rural areas. SpainIn Spain, several cities have recently increased their tourist tax rates. In Barcelona, the fee was topped out at a maximum of €7.50 (£6.30) per night, but is reportedly set to increase to €15 (£13) per night while in the Balearic Islands, the fee ranges from €1 (85p) to €4 (£3.30). United StatesWhen travelling to the US from the UK, visitors need to apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), which allows stays of up to 90 days. The cost of an ESTA is $21 (approximately £17), and it's valid for two years. Proposed future tourist taxes More countries are planning on rolling out different forms of tourist taxes in the future including Thailand, which will introduce a THB 300 (£6.80) for those arriving by plane. Plans are also in place to charge a 3% tax on overnight stays in Norway. In the UK, London, Wales and Liverpool are also proposing tourist taxes.
