Pathways Wrapped: NSW Women's claim second consecutive win

The Penrith Panthers produced a strong all-round performance to defeat the St George Dragons 24–8 in the NSW Women's Premiership. Natalia Webb opened the scoring before Jae Patu crossed on the stroke of halftime to give Penrith a 6–4 lead at the break. The Panthers took control after halftime through tries to Tiarna West and Aaliyah Boland, with Claudia Bush flawless from the tee, converting all four tries. Despite a late Dragons response, Penrith remained firmly in control to secure an outstanding 16-point victory.

NSW Cup

The NSW Cup team's winning streak came to an end with a 34–8 loss to second-placed St George Illawarra in a top-of-the-table clash. Jaxen Edgar crossed early to cancel out the Dragons' opening try before Jirah Liddiard added Penrith's second after halftime, but the visitors capitalised on their opportunities to secure the victory. Despite the defeat, the Panthers remain on top of the ladder.

Jersey Flegg

The Penrith Panthers fought out an entertaining 18–18 draw with the St George Illawarra Dragons in Jersey Flegg. Tua Patea opened the scoring inside two minutes before Thomas Goodfield extended the lead, with Kye Raven converting both tries for a 12–6 halftime advantage. Harry Wald crossed in the second half and Patea added the conversion to stretch the margin, but a late sin bin to Hokafonu Lemoto proved costly as the Dragons mounted a dramatic comeback with three late tries to snatch a share of the points in the closing minutes.