Penrith's golden run finally came to an end this season as they fell to Brisbane in the preliminary finals.
The Panthers had claimed the last four titles in a row during an unprecedented period of success in the NRL and put themselves firmly in the picture for a fifth when they faced the Broncos.
However, after climbing off the bottom of the ladder at the midway point of the campaign and finishing in seventh spot, they won two finals fixtures before their premiership winning streak was snapped.
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Penrith Panthers 2025 departures?
Penrith have done minimal work on their roster during the 2025 campaign as they have locked in the key pieces of their roster for the next few years following a string of high-profile departures after premierships.
Brad Schneider has signed a deal to sign with the Dolphins after being Nathan Cleary's understudy, while Mavrik Geyer will move to the Wests Tigers.
Meanwhile, Daine Laurie, Preston Riki and Luke Sommerton will also leave the club, along with members of the extended squad such as David Fale, John Sagaga, Zack Lamont and Austin Dias.
Penrith players leaving
| Player | New club |
|---|---|
| David Fale | St George Illawarra Dragons |
| Mavrik Geyer | Wests Tigers |
| Harrison Hassett | - |
| Asu Kepaoa | Newcastle Knights |
| Daine Laurie | Canberra Raiders |
| Zac Lipowicz | Catalans Dragons |
| Soni Luke | - |
| Riley Price | - |
| Preston Riki | - |
| Brad Schneider | Dolphins |
| Luke Sommerton | Gold Coast Titans |
Panthers 2026 signings
- Tom Ale (New Zealand Warriors)
- Jack Cogger (Newcastle Knights)
- Kalani Going (New Zealand Warriors)
Panthers' re-signings for next season
Paul Alamoti has been handed a contract extension which will see him remain at the foot of the mountains until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Jaxen Edgar was handed a contract upgrade and extension that will see the fullback join the top 30 squad straight away.