Penrith Panthers sign Zak Hardaker, release James Segeyaro to Leeds in player swapMICHAEL STEELE/GETTY IMAGES English fullback Zak Hardaker has joined the Penrith Panthers until the end of 2016. English international fullback Zak Hardaker has joined the NRL's Penrith Panthers on a deal until the end of the 2016 season. We also appreciate the wonderful opportunity he has been offered to play with the great Leeds club in the English Super League. The 24-year-old, who will begin training with the Panthers next week, played 154 games for Leeds after making his debut for the European Super League club in 2011. In 2015 Hardaker was named Man of Steel, the Super League's most outstanding player award, after helping Leeds win the Challenge Cup, League Leaders' Shield and Super League grand final.

Source: Stuff June 23, 2016 03:33 UTC