𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 (𝐍𝐑𝐋) 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨……

BREAKING NEWS: The Penrith Panthers NRL team are buzzing with excitement after club legend Royce Simmons makes a surprise return home — this time stepping into the senior coaching role.

 

Simmons, one of the most respected figures in Panthers history, was welcomed back to the club amid strong reactions from players, staff, and supporters. The former premiership-winning hooker and past head coach addressed the team shortly after his arrival, explaining that his decision to return was driven by a desire to guide, mentor, and push the playing group to reach new heights.

 

Speaking about his comeback, Simmons said his focus is on reconnecting the club with its core values, strengthening standards, and helping the squad transition into the next phase of success. He emphasized leadership, discipline, and belief as key pillars of his approach.

 

The Panthers playing group is said to be energised by the move, with several senior players describing Simmons’ presence as “inspiring” and “deeply motivating,” given his long-standing connection to the club and its history.

 

Fans have flooded social media with messages of support, calling the return a “homecoming” and praising the club for turning to one of its most trusted figures during a crucial period.

 

Further details on Simmons’ plans and objectives are expected to emerge in the coming days as the Panthers prepare for what many believe could be a defining chapter in the club’s journey.