Penrith's grip on league's NRL is loosening
Penrith's grip on league's NRL is loosening
11 April 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
The four-time defending premiers have slumped to a fifth straight defeat - beaten 30-12 by the Dolphins at Redcliffe.
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starred for the hosts with a hat-trick as well as two try saves.
The Panthers are conceding 28 points a game on average - that number was a competition-best 16 during their premiership run last year.
Coach Ivan Cleary admits their defence is failing - and impacting the rest of their game.
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