Warriors v Panthers

Pritchard riddle as Storm stroll home

A suggestion Penrith star Frank Pritchard exaggerated the extent of an injury to stay off the field during last night's game overshadowed another impressive display by premiership favourites Melbourne.

Bird, Carney and co have made it an unforgettable centenary for league

Think back, if you can, to a balmy night at Birchgrove Oval in March. The sun sinks on the expanse of turf where the first games of rugby league were played. Storm captain Cam Smith offers a pledge.

Penrith won't try to bash Storm

PENRITH are not intending to go the knuckle against Melbourne tonight, but they are well aware they will have to match one of the most physical challenges in the NRL if they hope to upset the odds-on premiership favourites at CUA Stadium.

Penrith v Melbourne

Panthers conjure up 98-point turnaround

THE Bulldogs risk being bashed over the head by their first legitimate wooden spoon since 1964.

Penrith v Bulldogs

Odds on Todd going to Penrith? None

Penrith chief executive Mick Leary says the club will not be pursuing former Canberra halfback Todd Carney.

Mix-up mars Raiders' win

WHEN rookie Canberra halfback Marc Herbert stepped up to take the final conversion attempt on full-time, with teammate Terry Campese needing only one more goal to equal Mal Meninga's club record for the most points in a match, commentators suggested the Raiders' five-eighth must have been injured.

Snow nothing next to Elliott's icy blast

IT WAS snowing as the players warmed up before yesterday's match at Canberra Stadium but the reception Penrith coach Matthew Elliott gave his charges after their record 74-12 loss was far icier than the conditions they experienced on the field.