Penrith become the frontrunners to sign Hardaker

Penrith Panthers have emerged as the favourites to sign Zak Hardaker. The NRL side is understood to have expressed an interest in the transfer-listed star, who has been valued at £300,000. Canberra were understood to be the club pursuing Hardaker the most, but the club's recruitment manager Peter Mulholland cooled speculation of a swoop for