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 5 premierships (finishing runners-up twice). The following are club match records:
Team
Biggest wins
Biggest losses
Longest winning streaks
17 games: 19 June – 17 October 2020
12 games: 13 March – 29 May 2021
11 games: 18 September 2021 – 29 April 2022
8 games: 19 April – 7 June 2003
Longest losing streaks
12 games: 1 June – 24 August 1980
10 games: 23 April – 2 July 1972
Longest winning home streak
Penrith Panthers
Longest winning away streak
Penrith Panthers
Biggest comebacks
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).
Worst collapse
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
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
249, Steve Carter (1988–2001) 246, Craig Gower (1996–2007) 238, Royce Simmons (1980–1991) 230, Greg Alexander (1984–1994, 1997–1999) 219, Isaah Yeo (2014-present) 216, Luke Lewis (2001–2012) 215, Tony Puletua (1997–2008) 211, Ryan Girdler (1993–2004) 209, Brad Izzard (1982–1992) 188, John Cartwright (1985–1996)
Most tries for club
116, Rhys Wesser (1998–2008) 112, Ryan Girdler (1993–2004) 100, Greg Alexander (1984–1994, 1997–1999) 91, Luke Lewis (2001–2012) 76, Michael Jennings (2007–2012) 75, Josh Mansour (2012–2020) 73, Brad Izzard (1982–1992) 69, Robbie Beckett (1994–2001) 66, Steve Carter (1988–2001) 66, Brian To'o (2019-present)
Most points for club
1,572 (101 tries, 581 goals, 6 field goals), Ryan Girdler (1993–2004) 1,421 (57 tries, 587 goals, 15 field goals), Nathan Cleary (2016–present) 1,100 (100 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
270 by Michael Gordon in 2010
229 by Ryan Girdler in 1999
228 by Nathan Cleary in 2017
Most tries in a season
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
34 by Nathan Cleary in Round 25 of the 2019 NRL season
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 (2009–16) Michael Gordon (2010) Tim Grant (2012) Matt Moylan (2016) Josh Mansour (2016) James Maloney (2018, 2019) Nathan Cleary (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2018) Tyrone Peachey (2018) Isaah Yeo (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) Brian To'o (2021, 2022, 2023) Jarome Luai (2021, 2022, 2023) Liam Martin (2021, 2022, 2023) Apisai Koroisau (2021, 2022, 2023) Stephen Crichton (2022, 2023)
New South Wales (SL) Craig Gower (1997) Ryan Girdler (1997) Greg Alexander (1997)