Penrith Panthers secure hooker Mitch Kenny on long‑term deal

Mitch Kenny Penrith Panthers contract extension Stephen Crichton NRL

Penrith Panthers have confirmed that star hooker Mitch Kenny has signed a new contract running at least to the end of the 2031 NRL season, becoming the first premiership‑winning player to extend under coach Peter Wallace’s tenure. Kenny, a Penrith junior who has made 135 appearances since debuting in 2019 and featured in the club’s Grand Final victories in 2022, 2023 and 2024, turned down a potential tax‑free offer from the PNG Chiefs.

In other NRL news, Canterbury Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has been cleared to play a week after being stretchered off with a suspected neck injury. He has been named in the Bulldogs’ extended squad for the upcoming match against the Wests Tigers. Crichton’s rapid return follows medical clearance that ruled out a serious neck problem, offering a boost to the Bulldogs as they chase a finals berth.

Sources

Premiership hero re-signs, Panthers land first post-Cleary contract extension [www.sportingnews.com]

19 days ago

Crichton on Bulldogs’ team sheet after ‘scary’ injury [theqldr.com.au]

20 days ago