*Controversial star Timana Tahu will recommence his NRL career with Penrith on Monday after the club confirmed he has signed a one-year deal.Updated.
Timana Tahu has agreed to a two-year contract with Penrith – but first he’ll be thrown to the Wolves. Reports in The Daily Telegraph say Tahu and the Panthers are finalising several minor details before announcing the signing on Wednesday morning at a media conference. Tahu, who walked out on Parramatta in 2010, drove down from Newcastle on Tuesday to meet Panthers CEO Mick Leary and accept the offer. But he is unlikely to be selected for Friday night’s local derby against the Eels at Parramatta Stadium. Despite suggestions Tahu might confront his former side, it is understood that he will play for Penrith’s feeder club, Windsor Wolves, against Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers at Windsor Sports Complex on Saturday night. A solid showing in that game would ensure he is considered for Penrith’s round three match against Cronulla at Centrebet Stadium on March 26. Continue reading