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Penrith the NRL's only unbeaten team with win over Eels

Penrith have continued their great start to the year with a big win over Parramatta, who lost a key player to a hip-drop tackle for the second consecutive week.

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Panthers make it nine in a row with revenge on Knights

Penrith have made it nine wins in a row and continued their charge to the NRL finals with a brutal defeat of Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Sorensen's tackle could be season-defining: Panthers

Penrith teammates are taking inspiration from a crucial effort play by Scott Soernsen as they battle to revive their title defence.

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Penrith suffer fresh fullback blow, with defence No.1

Penrith have conceded as many points in the first two rounds of 2025 as in the opening nine games of 2021 when they won the first of four straight NRL titles.

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Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.

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Australia defeat Tonga 20-14 in men’s Pacific Championships final – as it happened

The Kangaroos withstand a Tonga fightback to clinch the men’s Pacific Cup with a 20-14 victory at CommBank Stadium

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Kangaroos props welcome Lindsay Smith for debut

Australia props Lindsay Collins and Mitch Barnett have backed coach Mal Meninga's decision to hand Lindsay Smith a Kangaroos debut in the Pacific Cup final.

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Tonga's Katoa is game's 'next great halfback': Meninga

After sealing Tonga's spot in the Pacific Championships final, Mal Meninga says Isaiya Katoa can go on and become a leading NRL halfback.

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Tonne of Tongan muscle won't scare Aussies in Cup final

Numbers reveal a stark difference in size between the Australian and Tongan forward packs ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

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Why Lindsay Smith chose NRL over cricket career

Penrith's Lindsay Smith showed promise as a young fast bowler, but opted to forgo a cricket career in pursuit of his rugby league dream.

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Penrith's defensive dominance under the microscope

After four seasons as the NRL's best defensive team, Penrith are at risk of forfeiting the title.

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Skilful Smith offers window to Panthers' forward future

Lindsay Smith will start in place of the injured James Fisher-Harris against Newcastle, offering Penrith a glimpse at their future in the front row.

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In the pink: Origin period makes Penrith a star factory

Penrith have used recent State of Origin series to blood the next generation of stars, with two more ready to rise and shine during this year's series.

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Smith ready for Broncos challenge if Fisher-Harris out

Penrith could be without James Fisher-Harris for their grand-final rematch against Brisbane, but Lindsay Smith is ready to stick it to the Broncos' middle men.

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Leniu, Smith go from frenemies to grand final teammates

Lindsay Smith and Spencer Leniu spent years clashing in the Penrith District Rugby League. Now, they're two days from becoming grand final teammates.

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Imitation game: Panthers admire Storm's jersey gee-up

Melbourne's attempts to prepare themselves for Penrith have led to the club's reserves donning imitation Panthers jerseys.

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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions

Companies included in this week's round-up include Barratt Developments North East, Paragon, Opencast, SMD and Society Matters CIC

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Penrith go top after NRL win over Knights

Unbeaten Penrith have climbed to the top of the NRL ladder, beating Newcastle 38-20 after the Knights had Mitch Barnett sent off in the first half.

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Ray Stone the unlikely hero for Parramatta in epic golden point win over Melbourne

Parramatta have scored an incredible golden point win over Melbourne in an epic night of NRL action. Get the full wrap up of an incredible day in rugby league.

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