EXPLAINED: Blaize talagi - The Real Truth

How Penrith five-eighth beat pressure of replacing Luai

Groomed to be Jarome Luai's successor, Jack Cole has taken a bumpy road to becoming the Panthers' starting five-eighth in Sunday's NRL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 23

Souths star named to make long-awaited NRL return

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first NRL game since mid-May, for the Rabbitohs against Gold Coast in round 26.

AAP · Aug 25

Penrith negotiations may go on backburner in title tilt

Contract talks have dominated the headlines at Penrith all year, but coach Ivan Cleary says it is almost time to put them on hold ahead of the finals.

AAP · Aug 24

'Some worries': Chink in Panthers' armour exposed

Penrith edged out a win against Parramatta but their defensive shortcomings on the left could be a vulnerability come September.

AAP · Jul 23

Cleary sinks Dolphins in golden point, Kenny injured

Penrith maestro Nathan Cleary broke Dolphins hearts again in a 23-22 win in golden point, but the victory was soured by a broken leg to hooker Mitch Kenny.

AAP · Apr 17

Blaize Talagi grows from boy to man at Panthers: Cleary

Five-eighth Blaize Talagi has grown from a boy to man at Penrith, says his superstar halves partner Nathan Cleary.

AAP · Mar 27

Luai finds his why in helping inspire Polynesian halves

Jarome Luai has been labelled an inspiration for young Polynesian halves, with the Samoa No.7 revealing it is a chief motivation to represent his heritage.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team

Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

Samoa loom as World Cup threat with Haas on board

Samoa have named one of the strongest squads in the nation's history for the Pacific Championship, even with Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu out injured.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Broncos weapon to target Panthers' weakest link

Penrith leaked four tries down their left defensive edge against Canterbury and Brisbane strike weapon Kotoni Staggs is ready to cash in at Suncorp Stadium.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025