03-07-2025
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Penitani to feature on Playstation cover
By Billie Eder
Sharks captain Tiana Penitani has become the first NRLW player on the cover of a PlayStation game, after the gaming console released the first images of their new Rugby League 26 game.
Penitani features on the cover alongside Nathan Clear, with the game set to be launched on July 17.
Speaking on the Say Less Podcast, Penitani said it was big advancement for women's rugby league.
'When the NRL asked me about it, I thought it was a G-up, I was like, are you serious? It's so cool,' Penitani said.
'It's epic. I mean, they could have chosen a handful of other payers but [it's great].'
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Eels trio out for season opener
By Billie Eder
Parammatta are missing three crucial players for their match against the Sharks tonight, including skipper Mahalia Murphy. Murphy is out with a hamstring injury, and was fighting to be back for round one, but coach Steve Georgallis has erred on the side of caution, keeping his captain on the sideline in the hope of a round two return against the Warriors in Auckland.
Kennedy Cherrington is another big loss for the squad as she deals with a knee injury carried over from Origin earlier this year.
She's hoping for a mid-season return, along with Boss Kapua as she comes back from a fibula injury.