TOUCH DOWN A FEW MINUTES AGO: Penrith Panthers Star Second Row Forward Luke Garner Has Been Banned from sports Activities by (NRL) Officials After He Tested Positive for……. VIEW MORE

In a dramatic twist that stunned fans and commentators alike, Penrith Panthers second-row forward Luke Garner has reportedly been banned from all sports-related activities by National Rugby League (NRL) officials after what sources describe as a “highly unusual” test result during routine club assessments earlier this week.

According to internal whispers, the test allegedly revealed elevated levels of a prohibited substance—though officials have not yet released details, fueling widespread speculation. Early chatter ranges from energy-supplement contamination to what one insider dramatically described as “a substance nobody expected to show up in any sports setting.”

Panthers staff were said to be “blindsided,” with one spokesperson insisting the club would wait for full clarification before making any comment. Garner, known for his hard-hitting defence and explosive carries, has reportedly been “cooperating fully” as the situation unfolds.

The NRL Integrity Unit is expected to issue a formal statement soon. Until then, fans are left refreshing their feeds and debating whether this bombshell could impact Penrith’s season trajectory.