Penrith Panthers

The Panthers have laughed off an official Rabbitohs complaint about the number of times one of their trainers enters the field, saying "we've got no interest in it at all" and asking why it's "such a fuss".

NRL: Speaking on NRL 360, Paul Kent has doubled down on his view that the NRL's $25K fine handed to the Penrith Panthers for an overzealous trainer was too light, after South Sydney made a formal complaint ahead of Sunday's grand final.

NRL: The Australian's Brent Read says that Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary certainly cares whether he can get over the line and win a Premiership at the third time of asking.

His uncles are considered greats of New Zealand rugby league, and now Scott Sorensen wants to make a name for himself as a member of the Panthers' grand-final squad.

Scott Sattler wants the Cleary family to experience glory like he did in 2003 – but a personal influence is pulling him in another direction.

After a shock loss in the opening week of the finals the Penrith Panthers have roared into the 2021 NRL grand final with two gritty wins, the latest being over defending premiers the Melbourne Storm.

Panthers ace Nathan Cleary has a case for being the NRL's hardest-working halfback, according to Telstra Tracker data.

South Sydney have reportedly made an official complaint to the NRL about the Panthers ahead of Sunday night's grand final. The Rabbitohs and Panthers will go head-to-head in Sunday night's decider at Suncorp Stadium for the chance to lift the premiership trophy.

Penrith have been picking the eyes out of more than 8000 juniors either side of the Blue Mountains for several years now. Where once they couldn't keep, let alone buy back their best local talent, now the Panthers' strike-rate is matched by the stories behind each signature.

Mid-season Penrith recruit Tevita Pangai Junior says he's "thankful" for the timing of his arrival at the Panthers, revealing the new venture has been "a good distraction" following his partner's tragic stillbirth.