List of Penrith Panthers records
The Penrith Panthers were officially introduced to the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL – now known as NRL) – the premier Rugby League competition in Australia – 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
[edit]Biggest wins
[edit]| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 72–12 | Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | Penrith Football Stadium | 7 August 2004 | 
| 56 | 62–6 | New Zealand Warriors | Penrith Football Stadium | 18 May 2013 | 
| 54 | 60–6 | Western Suburbs Magpies | Penrith Football Stadium | 21 March 1999 | 
Biggest losses
[edit]| Margin | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 12–74 | Canberra Raiders | Canberra Stadium | 10 August 2008 | 
| 59 | 11–70 | Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | Penrith Park | 29 July 1973 | 
| 58 | 6–64 | Parramatta Eels | Parramatta Stadium | 17 March 2002 | 
| 54 | 5–59 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | Penrith Park | 11 May 1980 | 
Longest winning streaks
[edit]- 17 games: 19 June – 17 October 2020
- 12 games: 13 March – 29 May 2021
- 11 games: 18 September 2021 – 29 April 2022
- 10 games: 1 June 2025 - 8 August 2025
- 8 games: 19 April – 7 June 2003
Longest losing streaks
[edit]- 12 games: 1 June – 24 August 1980
- 10 games: 23 April – 2 July 1972
Longest winning home streak
[edit]Penrith Panthers
| Wins | First Win | Last Win | 
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Round 19, 2019 | Round 7, 2022 | 
Longest winning away streak
[edit]Penrith Panthers
| Wins | First Win | Last Win | 
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Round 8, 2020 | Round 11, 2021 | 
Biggest comebacks
[edit]Recovered from a 23-point deficit
- Trailed Wests Tigers 31–8 after 57 minutes to win 32–31 at Penrith Football Stadium (4 June 2000).
Recovered from a 22-point deficit
- Trailed New Zealand Warriors 28–6 after 46 minutes to win 36–28 at Pepper Stadium (13 May 2017).
Recovered from a 18-point deficit
- Trailed Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 24–6 after 67 minutes to win 28–24 at Brookvale Oval (28 July 2018).
Recovered from a 8-point deficit with 2 minutes remaining
- Trailed Canberra Raiders 12–20 with only 2 minutes remaining to win 24–20 at Carrington Park (10 June 2017).
Partially recovered from a 26-point deficit
- Trailed New Zealand Warriors 32–6 at halftime to draw 32–32 at CUA Stadium (2009).
Recovered from a 16-point deficit In 2023 Grand Final
Trailed Brisbane Broncos 24–8 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 26–24 victory at Accor Stadium (1 October 2023).
Recovered from a 14-point deficit
In his return from injury, Nathan Cleary led Penrith from 26–12 down after 60 minutes to a 28–26 golden point win over the Dolphins, sealing victory with a 43-metre field goal at BlueBet Stadium (21 July 2024)
Worst collapse
[edit]Surrendered a 26-point lead.
- Led North Queensland Cowboys 26–0 at halftime to lose 36–28 at Penrith Football Stadium (29 May 1998) ^.
^ denotes premiership record.
Coaches
[edit]There have been 19 coaches of the Panthers since their first season in 1967. The current coach is Ivan Cleary.
| No | Name | Seasons | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | Premiers | Runners-up | Minor premiers | Wooden spoons | Notes | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Trevena | 1967, 1973 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 22.7 | — | — | — | 1973 | — | 
| 2 | Bob Boland | 1968–1972 | 110 | 39 | 3 | 68 | 35.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 
| 3 | Jack Clare | 1974 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 40.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 
| 4 | Mike Stephenson | 1975 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 37.5 | — | — | — | — | As captain-coach | 
| 5 | Barry Harris | 1975–76 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 32.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 
| 6 | Don Parish | 1977–78 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 31 | 22.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 
| 7 | Len Stacker | 1979–81 | 66 | 16 | 3 | 47 | 24.2 | — | — | — | 1980 | — | 
| 8 | John Peard | 1982–83 | 52 | 16 | 1 | 35 | 30.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 
| 9 | Tim Sheens | 1984–87 | 98 | 43 | 4 | 51 | 43.9 | — | — | — | — | Club's first finals appearance in 1985 | 
| 10 | Ron Willey | 1988–89 | 47 | 31 | 0 | 16 | 66.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 
| 11 | Phil Gould | 1990–94 | 109 | 61 | 4 | 44 | 56.0 | 1991 | 1990 | 1991 | — | — | 
| 12 | Graham Rogers | 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | Caretaker coach | 
| 13 | Royce Simmons | 1994–2001 | 177 | 76 | 4 | 97 | 42.9 | — | — | — | 2001 | — | 
| 14 | John Lang | 2002–06 | 125 | 65 | 0 | 60 | 52.0 | 2003 | — | 2003 | — | — | 
| 15 | Matthew Elliott | 2007–11 | 111 | 49 | 2 | 60 | 44.1 | — | — | — | 2007 | Sacked Mid Season 2011 | 
| 16 | Steve Georgallis | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 36.4 | — | — | — | — | Caretaker coach | 
| 17 | Ivan Cleary | 2012–15, 2019–present | 210 | 128 | 1 | 81 | 61.0 | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 2020 | 2020, 2022, 2023 | - | Incumbent | 
| 18 | Anthony Griffin | 2016–2018 | 72 | 42 | 0 | 30 | 58.3 | — | — | — | — | Contract terminated 6 August 2018 | 
| 19 | Cameron Ciraldo | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.0 | — | — | — | — | Caretaker coach | 
Individual
[edit]Most games for club
[edit]- 266, Isaah Yeo (2014–present)
- 243, Steve Carter (1988–2001)
- 238, Craig Gower (1996–2007)
- 238, Royce Simmons (1980–1991)
- 228, Greg Alexander (1984–1994, 1997–1999)
- 211, Tony Puletua (1997–2008)
- 208, Luke Lewis (2001–2012)
- 206, Brad Izzard (1982–1992)
- 204, Ryan Girdler (1993–2004)
- 203, James Fisher-Harris (2016-2024)
Most tries for club
[edit]- 113, Rhys Wesser (1998–2008)
- 101, Ryan Girdler (1993–2004)
- 101, Greg Alexander (1984–1994, 1997–1999)
- 89, Luke Lewis (2001–2012)
- 88, Brian To'o (2019–present)
- 74, Josh Mansour (2012–2020)
- 73, Brad Izzard (1982–1992)
- 71, Michael Jennings (2007–2012)
- 66, Robbie Beckett (1994–2001)
- 65, Steve Carter (1988–2001)
Most points for club
[edit]- 1,723 (67 tries, 717 goals, 17 field goals), Nathan Cleary (2016–present)
- 1,572 (101 tries, 582 goals, 6 field goals), Ryan Girdler (1993–2004)
- 1,104 (101 tries, 343 goals, 14 field goals), Greg Alexander (1984–1994, 1997–1999)
- 798 (55 tries, 289 goals), Michael Gordon (2006–2012)
- 613 (43 tries, 220 goals, 1 field goal), Preston Campbell (2003–2006)
- 454 (113 tries, 1 goal), Rhys Wesser (1998–2008)
Most points in a season
[edit]- 270 by Michael Gordon in 2010
- 231 by Nathan Cleary in 2021
- 229 by Ryan Girdler in 1999
Most tries in a season
[edit]- 25 by Rhys Wesser in 2003
- 23 by Amos Roberts in 2004
- 21 by Brian To'o in 2023
- 19 by Rhys Wesser in 2006
Most points in a match
[edit]- 34 by Nathan Cleary in Round 25 of the 2019 NRL season
State Of Origin Representatives
[edit]New South Wales
[edit] Brad Izzard (1982, 1991) Brad Izzard (1982, 1991)
 Royce Simmons (1984, 1986, 1987, 1888) Royce Simmons (1984, 1986, 1987, 1888)
 Greg Alexander (1989, 1990, 1991) Greg Alexander (1989, 1990, 1991)
 John Cartwright (1989, 1991, 1992) John Cartwright (1989, 1991, 1992)
 Mark Geyer (1989, 1991) Mark Geyer (1989, 1991)
 Chris Mortimer (1989) Chris Mortimer (1989)
 Peter Kelly (1989) Peter Kelly (1989)
 Brad Fittler (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) Brad Fittler (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)
 Graham Mackay (1992, 1993,1994) Graham Mackay (1992, 1993,1994)
 Steve Carter (1992) Steve Carter (1992)
 Ryan Girdler (1999-01) Ryan Girdler (1999-01)
 Craig Gower (2001, 2004, 2005, 2006) Craig Gower (2001, 2004, 2005, 2006)
 Matt Adamson (2001) Matt Adamson (2001)
 Trent Waterhouse (2004, 2009, 2010) Trent Waterhouse (2004, 2009, 2010)
 Luke Rooney (2004) Luke Rooney (2004)
 Luke Lewis (2004, 2009, 2010) Luke Lewis (2004, 2009, 2010)
 Michael Jennings (2009–16) Michael Jennings (2009–16)
 Michael Gordon (2010) Michael Gordon (2010)
 Tim Grant (2012) Tim Grant (2012)
 Matt Moylan (2016) Matt Moylan (2016)
 Josh Mansour (2016) Josh Mansour (2016)
 James Maloney (2018, 2019) James Maloney (2018, 2019)
 Nathan Cleary (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025) Nathan Cleary (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
 Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2018) Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2018)
 Tyrone Peachey (2018) Tyrone Peachey (2018)
 Isaah Yeo (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) Isaah Yeo (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
 Brian To'o (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) Brian To'o (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
 Jarome Luai (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Jarome Luai (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
 Liam Martin (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) Liam Martin (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
 Apisai Koroisau (2021, 2022, 2023) Apisai Koroisau (2021, 2022, 2023)
 Stephen Crichton (2022, 2023) Stephen Crichton (2022, 2023)
 Dylan Edwards (2024, 2025) Dylan Edwards (2024, 2025)
New South Wales (SL)
[edit] Craig Gower (1997) Craig Gower (1997)
 Ryan Girdler (1997) Ryan Girdler (1997)
 Greg Alexander (1997) Greg Alexander (1997)
Queensland
[edit] Darryl Brohman (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986) Darryl Brohman (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986)
 Alan McIndoe (1989, 1990) Alan McIndoe (1989, 1990)
 Matt Sing (1995) Matt Sing (1995)
 Craig Greenhill (1999, 2000) Craig Greenhill (1999, 2000)
 Scott Sattler (2003) Scott Sattler (2003)
 Rhys Wesser (2004, 2005, 2006) Rhys Wesser (2004, 2005, 2006)
 Ben Ross (2004, 2005) Ben Ross (2004, 2005)
 Petero Civoniceva (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Petero Civoniceva (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
 Kurt Capewell (2020, 2021) Kurt Capewell (2020, 2021)
Coaching
[edit]New South Wales
 Phil Gould (Coach - 1992, 1993, 1994) Phil Gould (Coach - 1992, 1993, 1994)
All Stars Game Representatives
[edit]NRL All Stars
[edit] Michael Jennings (2010, 2011, 2012) Michael Jennings (2010, 2011, 2012)
 Tim Grant (2013) Tim Grant (2013)
 Matt Moylan (2015) Matt Moylan (2015)
 Trent Merrin (2016) Trent Merrin (2016)
Indigenous All Stars
[edit] Tyrone Peachey (2015, 2016, 2017, 2023) Tyrone Peachey (2015, 2016, 2017, 2023)
 Will Smith (2016) Will Smith (2016)
 Jamie Soward (2016) Jamie Soward (2016)
 Leilani Latu (2016, 2017) Leilani Latu (2016, 2017)
Māori All Stars
[edit] Dean Whare (2019) Dean Whare (2019)
 James Tamou (2019) James Tamou (2019)
 James Fisher Harris (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) James Fisher Harris (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (2020) Malakai Watene-Zelezniak (2020)
 Zane Tetevano (2020) Zane Tetevano (2020)
 Jarome Luai (2021) Jarome Luai (2021)
International Representatives
[edit]Australia
[edit] Royce Simmons (1986–87) Royce Simmons (1986–87)
 Greg Alexander (1989–90) Greg Alexander (1989–90)
 John Cartwright (1990–92) John Cartwright (1990–92)
 Mark Geyer (1990–91) Mark Geyer (1990–91)
 Brad Fittler (1991–95) Brad Fittler (1991–95)
 Graham Mackay (1992) Graham Mackay (1992)
 Matt Sing (1995) Matt Sing (1995)
 Craig Gower (1999-01, 2003–05) Craig Gower (1999-01, 2003–05)
 Ryan Girdler (1999-01) Ryan Girdler (1999-01)
 Trent Waterhouse (2003–05, 2009) Trent Waterhouse (2003–05, 2009)
 Joel Clinton (2004) Joel Clinton (2004)
 Luke Rooney (2004–05) Luke Rooney (2004–05)
 Luke Priddis (2005) Luke Priddis (2005)
 Petero Civoniceva (2008–11) Petero Civoniceva (2008–11)
 Luke Lewis (2009–12) Luke Lewis (2009–12)
 Michael Jennings (2009) Michael Jennings (2009)
 Josh Mansour (2014, 2016–17) Josh Mansour (2014, 2016–17)
 Matt Moylan (2016) Matt Moylan (2016)
 Trent Merrin (2016–17) Trent Merrin (2016–17)
 Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2017) Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2017)
 Nathan Cleary (2022) Nathan Cleary (2022)
 Isaah Yeo (2022) Isaah Yeo (2022)
 Liam Martin (2022) Liam Martin (2022)
 Dylan Edwards (2023) Dylan Edwards (2023)
 Australia (SL)
 Australia (SL)
 Craig Gower (1997) Craig Gower (1997)
 Ryan Girdler (1997) Ryan Girdler (1997)
 Matt Adamson (1997) Matt Adamson (1997)
Cook Islands
[edit] Tinirau Arona (2009) Tinirau Arona (2009)
 Geoff Daniela (2012) Geoff Daniela (2012)
 Isaac John (2013) Isaac John (2013)
 Tupou Sopoaga (2016) Tupou Sopoaga (2016)
Fiji
[edit] Livai Nalagilagi (1994) Livai Nalagilagi (1994)
 Joe Dakuitoga (1995) Joe Dakuitoga (1995)
 Wes Naiqama (2013–14) Wes Naiqama (2013–14)
 Eto Nabuli (2014) Eto Nabuli (2014)
 Kevin Naiqama (2014) Kevin Naiqama (2014)
 Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2014) Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2014)
 Apisai Koroisau (2015) Apisai Koroisau (2015)
 Viliame Kikau (2016–17, 2019, 2022) Viliame Kikau (2016–17, 2019, 2022)
 Waqa Blake (2017) Waqa Blake (2017)
 Tyrone Phillips (2018) Tyrone Phillips (2018)
 Sunia Turuva (2022) Sunia Turuva (2022)
Greece
[edit] Billy Tsikrikas (2019) Billy Tsikrikas (2019)
 George Tsikrikas (2019) George Tsikrikas (2019)
Italy
[edit] Cameron Ciraldo (2013) Cameron Ciraldo (2013)
 Mason Cerruto (2017) Mason Cerruto (2017)
 Anton Iaria (2019) Anton Iaria (2019)
 Alexander Myles (2019) Alexander Myles (2019)
 John Trimboli (2019) John Trimboli (2019)
Malta
[edit] Jarrod Sammut (2006–07) Jarrod Sammut (2006–07)
 Cowen Epere (2017) Cowen Epere (2017)
New Zealand
[edit] Gary Freeman (1994–95) Gary Freeman (1994–95)
 Tony Puletua (1998–00, 2002–07) Tony Puletua (1998–00, 2002–07)
 Joe Galuvao (2003–04) Joe Galuvao (2003–04)
 Paul Whatuira (2004) Paul Whatuira (2004)
 Frank Pritchard (2005–09) Frank Pritchard (2005–09)
 Sam McKendry (2010–13) Sam McKendry (2010–13)
 Dean Whare (2013–15, 2017) Dean Whare (2013–15, 2017)
 Isaac John (2014) Isaac John (2014)
 Lewis Brown (2014–15) Lewis Brown (2014–15)
 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2016–18) Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2016–18)
 Te Maire Martin (2016) Te Maire Martin (2016)
 James Fisher-Harris (2016, 2018–19) James Fisher-Harris (2016, 2018–19)
Papua New Guinea
[edit] Paul Aiton (2007–08) Paul Aiton (2007–08)
 Keith Peters (2007–09) Keith Peters (2007–09)
 Jason Chan (2008) Jason Chan (2008)
 James Nightingale (2008) James Nightingale (2008)
 Wellington Albert (2015) Wellington Albert (2015)
 Stanton Albert (2015) Stanton Albert (2015)
Samoa
[edit] Fa'ausu Afoa (1995) Fa'ausu Afoa (1995)
 Frank Puletua (2000, 2007–08) Frank Puletua (2000, 2007–08)
 Brian Leauma (2000) Brian Leauma (2000)
 Fred Petersen (2000) Fred Petersen (2000)
 Junior Tia-Kilifi (2006)[verification needed] Junior Tia-Kilifi (2006)[verification needed]
 Tony Puletua (2008) Tony Puletua (2008)
 Joseph Paulo (2007–10)[verification needed] Joseph Paulo (2007–10)[verification needed]
 Masada Iosefa (2010) Masada Iosefa (2010)
 Mose Masoe (2013) Mose Masoe (2013)
 Jarome Luai (2017-2023) Jarome Luai (2017-2023)
 Stephen Crichton (2018-2023) Stephen Crichton (2018-2023)
 Tyrone May (2018-2020) Tyrone May (2018-2020)
 Brian To'o (2019-2023) Brian To'o (2019-2023)
 Moses Leota (2019-2023) Moses Leota (2019-2023)
 Spencer Leniu (2022-2023) Spencer Leniu (2022-2023)
 Taylan May (2022) Taylan May (2022)
 Charlie Staines (2022) Charlie Staines (2022)
 Izack Tago (2022-2023) Izack Tago (2022-2023)
Scotland
[edit] Lachlan Stein (2017) Lachlan Stein (2017)
 Peter Wallace (2013) Peter Wallace (2013)
Tonga
[edit] Michael Jennings (2008) Michael Jennings (2008)
 Daniel Foster (2013–15) Daniel Foster (2013–15)
 Sika Manu (2013–15) Sika Manu (2013–15)
 Ben Murdoch-Masila (2014–15) Ben Murdoch-Masila (2014–15)
 Sione Katoa (2016–19) Sione Katoa (2016–19)
 Leilani Latu (2017) Leilani Latu (2017)
 Soni Luke (2022) Soni Luke (2022)
United States
[edit] Mark O'Halloran (2007) Mark O'Halloran (2007)
 Junior Paulo (2011) Junior Paulo (2011)
 Clint Newton (2013) Clint Newton (2013)
