Reigning premiers Penrith have reminded the NRL of their championship credentials, smashing Canberra 53-12 to leave the Raiders’ season in serious early trouble.
Doubles for winger Sunia Turuva and centre Izack Tago along with some Nathan Cleary magic ensured the Panthers were always in command at GIO Stadium, the visitors ultimately blowing the Raiders away with a six-try second-half barrage.
Ricky Stuart’s men are reeling at 1-4 for the season and looked uncompetitive against the league’s best in the absence of key playmakers Jack Wighton and Xavier Savage, collapsing defensively...