Canberra's NRL future-proofing looks set to bear fruit in 2025 after the Raiders clinched a 22-16 trial win over Penrith.

NRL Pre-season Challenge is here as all the teams hit the paddock in preparation for the start of the 2025 season.

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OCTOBER 5, 2024: Panthers Coach Ivan Cleary pictured speaking to media at the Penrith Panthers Captain's Run at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: Damian ShawSource: News Corp Australia ...

Penrith made it a remarkable four premierships ... although with Nathan Cleary in full flow the Panthers will be confident of re-writing history in the NRL once again. Jarome Luai and James ...

This wasn’t the Penrith team that has won four titles in ... the same can’t be said for the Panthers who were missing big guns like Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards but still had a few guys ...

Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards will likely head into the Penrith Panthers' season opener in Las Vegas without a proper ...

On one of those nights where it rains so hard Shark Park seems to be underwater, Panthers young and old sweated it out, trying to earn a chance to play with legends. In Penrith's 22-16 loss to ...

The Melbourne Storm have prompted their NRL grand final conquerors Penrith to abandon their last trial before flying to Las Vegas for the season opener. The Panthers were banking on NSW Cup side ...