The Penrith Panthers have unveiled their schedule for the 2025 NRL Pre-Season Challenge, marking their return to this annual competition after missing the previous year’s event due to World Club Challenge commitments.
Week 1:
- Saturday, February 8: The Panthers faced the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium. Despite a valiant comeback in the final minutes, they narrowly lost with a final score of 22-16.
Week 2:
- Friday, February 14: The Panthers squared off against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval. The team showcased their strength with a decisive 38-22 victory.
Week 3:
- Friday, February 21: Penrith concluded their pre-season campaign with a match against the Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval. Specific details of this game, including the outcome, were not provided in the available sources.
The 2025 NRL Pre-Season Challenge introduced a fresh format, featuring 17 games over three weekends, providing teams ample opportunity to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the regular season.
In their opening match, the Panthers demonstrated resilience, especially in the latter stages, but fell short against the Raiders. The subsequent win against the Sea Eagles highlighted their potential and readiness for the upcoming season.
These pre-season fixtures offered fans a glimpse of the Panthers’ evolving lineup and set high expectations for their performance in the 2025 NRL season
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