The Penrith Panthers were officially introduced to the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL â now known as NRL) â the premier Rugby League competition in Australia â in 1967 and have had an eventful 55 years, winning 4 wooden spoons and 6 premierships (finishing runners-up twice). The following are club match records:
Team
Biggest wins
Biggest losses
Longest winning streaks
- 17 games: 19 June â 17 October 2020
- 12 games: 13 March â 29 May 2021
- 11 games: 18 September 2021 â 29 April 2022
- 10 games: 1 June 2025 - 8 August 2025
- 8 games: 19 April â 7 June 2003
Longest losing streaks
- 12 games: 1 June â 24 August 1980
- 10 games: 23 April â 2 July 1972
Longest winning home streak
Penrith Panthers
Longest winning away streak
Penrith Panthers
Biggest comebacks
Recovered from a 23-point deficit
Recovered from a 22-point deficit
Recovered from a 18-point deficit
Recovered from a 8-point deficit with 2 minutes remaining
Partially recovered from a 26-point deficit
Recovered from a 16-point deficit In 2023 Grand Final
Trailed Brisbane Broncos 24âÂÂ8 after 60 minutes in the 2023 Grand Final, with Isaah Yeo off for a HIA and Jerome Luai sidelined by a shoulder injury, before Nathan Cleary led Penrith to a 26âÂÂ24 victory at Accor Stadium (1 October 2023).
Recovered from a 14-point deficit
In his return from injury, Nathan Cleary led Penrith from 26âÂÂ12 down after 60 minutes to a 28âÂÂ26 golden point win over the Dolphins, sealing victory with a 43-metre field goal at BlueBet Stadium (21 July 2024)
Worst collapse
Surrendered a 26-point lead.
^ denotes premiership record.
Coaches
There have been 19 coaches of the Panthers since their first season in 1967. The current coach is Ivan Cleary.
Individual
Most games for club
- 270, Isaah Yeo (2014âÂÂpresent)
- 243, Steve Carter (1988âÂÂ2001)
- 238, Craig Gower (1996âÂÂ2007)
- 238, Royce Simmons (1980âÂÂ1991)
- 228, Greg Alexander (1984âÂÂ1994, 1997âÂÂ1999)
- 211, Tony Puletua (1997âÂÂ2008)
- 208, Luke Lewis (2001âÂÂ2012)
- 206, Brad Izzard (1982âÂÂ1992)
- 204, Ryan Girdler (1993âÂÂ2004)
- 203, James Fisher-Harris (2016-2024)
Most tries for club
- 113, Rhys Wesser (1998âÂÂ2008)
- 101, Ryan Girdler (1993âÂÂ2004)
- 101, Greg Alexander (1984âÂÂ1994, 1997âÂÂ1999)
- 90, Brian To'o (2019âÂÂpresent)
- 89, Luke Lewis (2001âÂÂ2012)
- 74, Josh Mansour (2012âÂÂ2020)
- 73, Brad Izzard (1982âÂÂ1992)
- 71, Michael Jennings (2007âÂÂ2012)
- 66, Robbie Beckett (1994âÂÂ2001)
- 65, Steve Carter (1988âÂÂ2001)
Most points for club
- 1,775 (68 tries, 741 goals, 17 field goals), Nathan Cleary (2016âÂÂpresent)
- 1,572 (101 tries, 582 goals, 6 field goals), Ryan Girdler (1993âÂÂ2004)
- 1,104 (101 tries, 343 goals, 14 field goals), Greg Alexander (1984âÂÂ1994, 1997âÂÂ1999)
- 798 (55 tries, 289 goals), Michael Gordon (2006âÂÂ2012)
- 613 (43 tries, 220 goals, 1 field goal), Preston Campbell (2003âÂÂ2006)
- 454 (113 tries, 1 goal), Rhys Wesser (1998âÂÂ2008)
Most points in a season
Most tries in a season
Most points in a match
State Of Origin Representatives
New South Wales
- Brad Izzard (1982, 1991)
- Royce Simmons (1984, 1986, 1987, 1888)
- Greg Alexander (1989, 1990, 1991)
- John Cartwright (1989, 1991, 1992)
- Mark Geyer (1989, 1991)
- Chris Mortimer (1989)
- Peter Kelly (1989)
- Brad Fittler (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)
- Graham Mackay (1992, 1993,1994)
- Steve Carter (1992)
- Ryan Girdler (1999-01)
- Craig Gower (2001, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- Matt Adamson (2001)
- Trent Waterhouse (2004, 2009, 2010)
- Luke Rooney (2004)
- Luke Lewis (2004, 2009, 2010)
- Michael Jennings (2009âÂÂ16)
- Michael Gordon (2010)
- Tim Grant (2012)
- Matt Moylan (2016)
- Josh Mansour (2016)
- James Maloney (2018, 2019)
- Nathan Cleary (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
- Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2018)
- Tyrone Peachey (2018)
- Isaah Yeo (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Brian To'o (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Jarome Luai (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Liam Martin (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Apisai Koroisau (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Stephen Crichton (2022, 2023)
- Dylan Edwards (2024, 2025)
New South Wales (SL)
Queensland
- Darryl Brohman (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986)
- Alan McIndoe (1989, 1990)
- Matt Sing (1995)
- Craig Greenhill (1999, 2000)
- Scott Sattler (2003)
- Rhys Wesser (2004, 2005, 2006)
- Ben Ross (2004, 2005)
- Petero Civoniceva (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
- Kurt Capewell (2020, 2021)
Coaching
New South Wales
All Stars Game Representatives
NRL All Stars
Indigenous All Stars
MÃÂori All Stars
International Representatives
Australia
Australia (SL)
Cook Islands
Fiji
Greece
Italy
Malta
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Scotland
Tonga
United States
References