Bathurst Panthers
Bathurst Panthers is an Australian rugby league football team based in the Central West city of Bathurst. The Panthers have played in the Country Rugby League-controlled Group 10 Rugby League since 2000, following the amalgamation of the Bathurst Leagues Club and Penrith Panthers Leagues Club.
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bathurst Panthers Rugby League Football Club |
| Colours | Primary: Black Red Yellow Green White |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Current details | |
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| Coach | Doug Hewitt |
| Captain | Doug Hewitt |
| Competition | Group 10 Rugby League |
| 2019 season | N/A |
| Records | |
| Premierships | 4 (2006, 2007, 2018, 2019) |
| Runners-up | 3 (2000, 2004, 2005) |
| Minor premierships | 3 (2000, 2004, 2007) |
| Wooden spoons | 2 (2010, 2012) |
The club has won three premierships during the 21st century under its current incarnation, defeating Lithgow Workmen's Club in both 2006 and 2007 by the scores of 10–4 (after extra-time) and 24–4 respectively, before winning another in 2018 against the Cowra Magpies. The club's most recent success premiership was a thrilling 12–10 win over the Cowra Magpies, with Panthers five-eight Willie Wright kicking a conversion from the sideline late in the second half. Panthers would back on their premiership with a 9–8 win over Mudgee Dragons in extra-time.
The club has a fierce rivalry with Bathurst St Patrick's.