Stories from Penrith · Australia

A woman was placed in an induced coma at the scene of a crash in South Penrith this evening. The cause of the crash is not immediately clear.

Coach Ivan Cleary has announced he will step down as Penrith coach at the end of the 2027 season. He is a four-time premiership-winning coach. This decision comes after a period of pressure on the team's coaching staff. This comes despite the team having a host of stars.

Police arrested a 24-year-old childcare worker at a center in Penrith in Sydney's southwest late last month. He was later granted bail.

Penrith secured a 18-16 victory over Manly Warringah at Western Sydney Stadium to consolidate its position at the top of the NRL ladder. Interim coach Kieran Four led the team through the match, which featured a six-all stalemate during much of the first half.