Match Centre

Game fell away late here but good fun for 70 minutes. Newcastle fall to a third straight loss despite playing two Origin-depleted sides. Stay tuned for match report and 3-2-1. Thanks for joining us! - Dan

All Penrith here. Newcastle need a try off this set or its game over

Penrith penalty, 10 metres out. Could be game over here?

This game has stalled a bit. Penrith going through the motions - very professional

Gagai bleeding from the ear. This is a tough game

Peachey with a beautiful kick and Tuvura looked to score but couldn't hold his feet. Brilliant play by the Panthers. Newcastle with a seven tackle set

Hastings is coming back. I did not see that coming. Newcastle on the attack.

Newcastle go 12 metres off a full set. Yikes. Penrith on the march BUT THEY KNOCK IT ON!!!

Tyrone Peachey steals the ball from Dane Gagai and here come the Panthers. He is winning his individual battle with ease.

Salmon kicks it dead. Terrible end to the set. Newcastle, somehow, are still in this.

Ankle by the look of it. He hobbles off

Jackson Hastings looks in all sorts here. Knee injury perhaps

This is going to be hard to describe - Cogger kicks the ball, looks like it's going too far, only for Penrith to knock the ball back to Dom Young who streaks down the side line. Cogger tackles him into touch. Brilliant footy!!!

Turuva goes over but Ben Cummins says no try - we're off to the Bunker

Jacob Saifiti heading to the sideline. Doesn't look right. Hopefully just a knock

PUT THE MOCK ON as Penrith concede a penalty - pass off the ground. Newcastle need something here

Penrith 28/28 sets. Amazing

Penrith go 100 metres from the kick off but concede a penalty. Way too easy

Hethrington is back. Ultimately it cost them six points

Jaeman Salmon looks to have scored. Just waiting on the Bunker

Sorenson hit off the ball by Frizell. Penalty Panthers. On the attack. This looks ominous

Luke Garner on for Penrith. Not a bad switch that.

Hosking off for a HIA. Bit of blood. Accidental knee as he was on the way down. Unlucky - ouch!

Penrith run it on the last. Look dangerous but turn the ball over on the 40. Newcastle start with good field possession here.

Penrith kick off. Here we go.

Halftime here and the home side lead 16-6. Entertaining half but Penrith felt way on top late. See you all in 10 minutes time.

Dom Young takes the ball in goal and Newcastle escape. Gotta think there's a better option that kicking to the 9 foot 6 winger?

Newcastle lose the ball but that looks like it may have been helped out. Lucky break

Gagai having a nightmare few mins. Jumps early and takes Edwards out. Penalty Penrith

Bradman Best bleeding from the back. Didn't see how it happened. He doesn't seem worried but it looks awful

Spencer Leniu on. LENIU's ON!!!

Hetherington lucky not to be penalised there for a late shot on Jack Cogger

Crossland with an on field HIA. Looks to be ok

TAGO LEVELS PONGA!!! The Panthers centre ran out and folded him in half. Penrith get a penalty here and are on the attack

Huge opening stint from Moses Leota there. Monster! 70 metres run and they were a big 70.

Jacob Saifiti into the action. They need him as Penrith have taken over here

Ponga starts and finishes a brilliant back line movement. Dom Young makes the break and puts his skipper over. RUGBY LEAGUE!!!

Penrith threaten. Break made by Scott Sorenson. Peach puts a clever kick in but the ball bounces into touch. It's only 6-0 but it has been very entertaining.

Both teams going set for set here. I mean that in a good way, This is good footy.

The over/under on Edwards running metres tonight is 200. Judging by the start, he'll do it easy.

Edwards with dazzling feet, goes through almost untouched and scores under the sticks. Statement game!?

Penalty Penrith. They turn down the two on offer and are on the attack. Heeere weee gooo!!!

Jack Cogger with a PERFECT kick and forces a drop out. Wow, you could not place that any better.

Newcastle not afraid to move the ball here. Dare I say, they look good?

... Spoke to soon as Peachey makes a break. LU commentators curse

Greg Marzhew with the half break. Newcastle probably just on top

Both teams with impressive opening sets. Nothing to write home about but good start from both sides.

Newcastle kicks off. Looks like a big crowd.

Dan here to take you through what should be an entertaining Saturday evening game. Newcastle fans can fancy their chances given the amount of players being rested but no version of Penrith is ever easy to beat. Kick off in 15 mins