After turning down the Wests Tigers, Cameron Ciraldo is reportedly closing in on a one-year extension with the Penrith Panthers, waiting for the right opportunity to arise. That’s according to The Daily Telegraph’s Buzz Rothfield, who reported that Ciraldo will reassess his options next year, with a view to accepting a better job than that … Read more
The NSW Blues were once favorites but stumbled in the opener against a rising Queensland Maroons side. Now Maroons coach Billy Slater has a chance to wrap up the series in Perth. Fox Sports experts on both sides of the border give their full predictions of how it will play out on Sunday night. BRAITH … Read more
The Knights are trying to keep Anthony Milford by enticing him with a multi-year extension despite having a handshake with the Dolphins. Milford was given a lifeline with the Knights after being let go by the Broncos and Rabbitohs while fighting a court battle he has since been found not guilty. Brent Read revealed on … Read more
Wests Tigers playmaker Luke Brooks has been linked with a move north, while team-mate Tyrone Peachey is free to negotiate with rival clubs. A former NSW player’s stint overseas has ended prematurely as Origin Game II comes as a showcase for a number of stars who are set to leave their contracts on November 1. … Read more
Panthers hooker Apisai Koroisau is set to make a huge return to the Blues squad for the must-see Game 2 clash in Perth. After Penrith’s huge 40-6 victory over the Warriors, backup coach Cameron Ciraldo has revealed that all six Panthers who took part in the series opener have been selected, along with Koroisau. Koroisau … Read more
The Panthers dominated the Warriors in their last home game at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe. The Penrith side went wild to claim a 40-4 win, racking up the points over a struggling New Zealand side. Dylan Edwards was denied an early try thanks to a solid tackle from Ronald Volkman, but the joy ended … Read more
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary’s absence from Round 14 has been explained, with the premiership-winning coach sitting out with blood clots in his legs. According to Nine’s Danny Weidler, Cleary spent a period in intensive care where medical staff discovered the problem. “In this season of coach and ride madness, Ivan’s situation hasn’t really been considered,” … Read more
The Panthers are once again hosting a host of Origin stars for their clash against the Knights – and two of them have combined to bring their side in first. Meanwhile, the Knights lost their most important player to Kalyn Ponga as Penrith headed into halftime with 26 points. Michael Ennis called the Panthers’ first … Read more
Wayne Bennett has applauded Ivan Cleary after the Panthers coach hit out at the Dolphins for trying to lure their young players to Redcliffe. Last week, the NRL super coach tried to lure re-signed youngsters Taylan May, Sunia Turuva and Lindsay Smith, according to the Canberra Times, as well as already nabbing Isaiya Katoa and … Read more
Taylan May was cruelly left hanging as a post-match interview with Andrew Johns ended on an awkward note, forcing his mate to intervene. Taylan May was left hanging, and he didn’t know it. The young Penrith forward has emerged as a serious talent on the wing this year and scored an acrobatic try in his … Read more