The Panthers secured victories in the NSW Women's Premiership and Jersey Flegg Cup, while the Knock On Effect NSW Cup side was narrowly beaten in a tightly contested clash.
NSW Women's Premiership
The Panthers held on for a hard-fought 18-16 victory over the Eels after racing to an 18-6 half-time lead. Early tries to Kahu Cassidy and Olive Connolly set the tone before Jade Elford crossed midway through the first half. Claudia Bush was flawless from the tee, converting all three tries as Penrith secured an important win despite a second-half fightback from Parramatta.
Match: Eels v Panthers
Round 7 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Panthers
Venue: Eric Tweedale Stadium, Sydney
NSW Cup
The Panthers were unable to overturn a narrow half-time advantage, falling 10-6 to the Eels. Zakauri Clarke scored Penrith's only try in the 18th minute and converted his own effort to give the team a 6-4 lead at the break, but Parramatta kept the Panthers scoreless in the second half to claim the win. Despite the defeat, the Panthers remain three competition points clear at the top of the Knock On Effect NSW Cup ladder.
Match: Eels v Panthers
Round 21 -
home Team
Eels
11th Position
away Team
Panthers
1st Position
Venue: James Hardie Centre of Excellence, Kellyville
Jersey Flegg Cup
The Panthers produced a strong second-half comeback to defeat the Eels 22-18. Cameron Kanaan sparked the fightback before Harry Wald crossed twice and Leo-Stipe Latu added another as Penrith piled on four second-half tries. Kye Raven converted three of the four tries, with the Panthers finishing strongly to secure the four-point victory.
Match: Eels v Panthers
Round 21 -
home Team
Eels
7th Position
away Team
Panthers
3rd Position
Venue: James Hardie Centre of Excellence, Kellyville
