James Fisher-Harris signs new deal with Penrith Panthers

Drew Darbyshire

New Zealand international James Fisher-Harris has signed a new three-year deal with Penrith Panthers.

The 22-year-old will now remain with the Panthers until at least the end of the 2022 season.

Fisher-Harris made his NRL bow in 2016 and has gone on to play 63 first-grade games, also earning three caps for his native New Zealand.

On his new deal, the loose forward said: “I’m really excited and grateful for the club to give me this opportunity.

“It’s surreal when I think about where I’ve come from and where I am today.

“Penrith has become my second home. My family loves living here, and all my mates are here too.

“It’s crazy how much talent we have at the club. I think the sky’s the limit in terms of what we can achieve together.”

Panthers’ general manager Phil Gould commented: “James has come through the Panthers development system to now be an integral part of our NRL team.

“Already a current Kiwi international, James still has the best part of his football career well ahead of him.

“We are delighted he has committed to Panthers until the end of 2022.”