Double blow for Panthers as second superstar has same shoulder operation as Cleary

Double blow for Panthers as second superstar has same shoulder operation as Cleary

Nathan Cleary is not the only Penrith star racing the clock to overcome shoulder surgery in time for next year’s season opener Las Vegas.

  • byChristian Nicolussi

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Bunker,judiciary,obstructions:NRL asks clubs to tackle hit list before 2025

Bunker,judiciary,obstructions:NRL asks clubs to tackle hit list before 2025

A secret survey has been sent out to all clubs for feedback in time for next season,and seemingly no issue has been spared – with the bunker officiating front and centre after Ivan Cleary’s blast.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Samoan captaincy duties delay start of Luai’s life as a Tiger

Samoan captaincy duties delay start of Luai’s life as a Tiger

Jarome Luai won’t join his new teammates for training until the new year as he wants to tour England with Samoa.

  • byMichael Chammas,Adrian Proszenko andBillie Eder
Cleary set to become all-time great,but even he can’t save Panthers

Cleary set to become all-time great,but even he can’t save Panthers

Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension,Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.

  • byAndrew Johns
A ticking time bomb:Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?

A ticking time bomb:Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?

The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Panthers could farewell traditional home with Friday finals blockbuster

Panthers could farewell traditional home with Friday finals blockbuster

Ivan Cleary’s record breakers are favourites to kick off the finals series,pending last-round results. But they also have their eyes on how to get back to their new home as quickly as possible in 2026.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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‘A hot dog bun with flesh hanging out’:Knights star’s emergency surgery on gruesome injury
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‘A hot dog bun with flesh hanging out’:Knights star’s emergency surgery on gruesome injury

Kai Pearce-Paul initially thought it was just like any other graze. But after taking a second look,he realised he had a serious problem.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Broncos’ woes mount,with Walsh nursing a fracture and Mam out for season

Broncos’ woes mount,with Walsh nursing a fracture and Mam out for season

The Broncos have confirmed Reece Walsh suffered a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland,while Ezra Mam is out after surgery.

  • byJacob Shteyman
Former NRL player loses $1 million legal battle against rugby league insurer
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Former NRL player loses $1 million legal battle against rugby league insurer

Ethan Lowe had alleged he had suffered permanent paralysis to one side of his body after a tackle ended his career in 2020 in what was a test case for NRL players challenging the current policy.

  • byAdam Pengilly
‘These old legs are coming to an end’:Munster set for double hip surgery

‘These old legs are coming to an end’:Munster set for double hip surgery

Cameron Munster returns from a lengthy injury lay-off for ladder leaders Melbourne – but confirmed he will require double hip surgery at the end of the year.

  • byChristian Nicolussi
One tackle changed Ethan Lowe’s life. Now he’s suing for $1m

One tackle changed Ethan Lowe’s life. Now he’s suing for $1m

Lowe has a spinal injury which means he can’t recognise he is burning his hand in the kitchen and sometimes falls over uncontrollably. The NRL’s insurer won’t let him claim under the game’s policy.

  • byAdam Pengilly