Penrith Panthers begin 2025 season against Raiders, seeking Pre-Season Challenge win and new players impressing.
Some 124 days after clinching a remarkable fourth premiership on the trot, the Penrith Panthers kick-start their 2025 campaign with a trip to the Shire to face the Raiders.
The Panthers took no part in last year's Pre-Season Challenge due to their World Club Challenge commitments in England, but in 2025 they get a shot at the $100,000 prizemoney and more silverware.
For the Raiders, new signing Ethan Sanders gets a chance to impress in the halves alongside Adam Cook while lock Myles Martin and back-rower Matty Nicholson wear the green jersey for the first time.
Former Rabbitoh...