Penrith Panthers is a professional rugby league team from the suburb of Penrith. Established in 1966, the team spet its early years playing in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL), where it failed to establish itself as a dominating force. It joined the National Rugby League in 1998 and has managed to turn its fortunes around since then. Penrith Panthers has a number of important trophies in its collection, including multiple premierships.