Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters: NRL preview, news and how to watch live

All you need to know in the lead up to the second match of Friday night’s (1 July) double-header between the Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters, including news updates, past history plus when and how to watch on Kayo.

David Gavin

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July 1, 2022 - 2:45PM

Nathan Cleary is a strong chance to back up from Origin II. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

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The Roosters travel to the foot of the Mountains for currently one of the biggest challenges in the NRL; beating the Penrith Panthers.

Watch live here on Kayo and scroll down to catch up on the latest news.

Panthers v Roosters preview

The Roosters are continuing to take the cautious approach with Luke Keary and his concussion with the half set to miss the clash against the defending premiers. Sam Walker will start at halfback and it is tipped Joey Manu will switch to six after a Test match performance for the ages last week.

Joey Manu was unreal in the No. 1 for New Zealand last week. Picture: Michael Bradley/AFP

After Nathan Cleary’s epic performance in Origin II for the NSW Blues on Sunday, Penrith’s captain has escaped punishment for a high tackle on Kalyn Ponga. He has been named to back up along with the six other Blues in Penrith’s starting line-up.

The Panthers’ have lost just one of their 15 matches all season, by two to Parramatta, at home. The Roosters are unexpectedly just outside the eight prior to round 16 and past the halfway point of this year’s campaign.

What time is Panthers v Roosters?

The game starts at 7.55pm (AEST), 7.25pm (ACST) and 5.55pm (AWST) on Friday 1 July.

Where is it being played?

BlueBet Stadium, Penrith.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its NRL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

How to watch the NRL live here, plus start your Kayo 14-day free trial today.

What NRL news do I need to know before Friday night?

CODESports has you covered for all the latest NRL news and features.

INCLUDING the latest team news, the Panther the Tigers have an eye on, Joey Manu’s Test match performance for the ages and his switch to No. 6.

PLUS why Trent Robinson cannot put a date on a Keary return.

History between Panthers and Roosters

In a telling stat of Penrith’s recent dominance, one of the competition’s heavyweights in the Roosters have not beaten the Mountain Men since August 2019. The streak currently stands at five straight wins.

Team Lists

All the latest changes here.

Penrith Panthers

1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Taylan May, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai , 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Moses Leota, 9. Api Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Mitch Kenny, 15. Scott Sorensen, 16. Spencer Leniu, 17. Jaeman Salmon

Reserves: 18. Robert Jennings, 19. Matt Eisenhuth, 20.Chris Smith, 21. Sunia Turuva, 22. Sean O’Sullivan

Sydney Roosters

1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Billy Smith, 4. Joey Manu, 5. Joseph Suaalii, 6. Drew Hutchison, 7. Sam Walker, 8. Lindsay Collins, 9. Sam Verrills, 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Sitili Tupouniua, 13. Victor Radley

Bench: 14. Connor Watson, 15. Nat Butcher, 16. Egan Butcher, 17. Fletcher Baker

Reserves: 18. Paul Momirovski, 19. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 20. Adam Keighran, 21. Terrell May, 22. Lachlan Lam