Full Time
80:00
2:00pm Sun August 4, 2024
Round 22 - BlueBet Stadium, Penrith / Dharug - Crowd: 20261
80min

FULL TIME! Panthers 22 Knights 14

79min

Penalty Goal: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PENRITH PANTHERS: Penalty goal attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.

Panthers lead Panthers 22 - 14 Knights
79min

PENALTY Panthers: Another high, and Panthers will look to end the game with a penalty goal

78min

PENALTY Panthers: Jack Hetherington goes high on Liam Henry and the Panthers attack from Knights 30m

77min

INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Jack Hetherington OFF- Leo Thompson

76min

ERROR Panthers: Another fumble from Panther could give knights another chance

75min

Fletcher Sharpebig break but the attack ends with a bad grubber from Tyson Gamble putting the ball dead and giving the Panthers a 7 tackle set from their 20m

74min

Quality footy as that was the first error of the half

74min

ERROR Panthers: Panther line attack comes unstuck and Knights work it out from their 10m

73min

This could be the nail in the coffin for the Knights as the Panthers are in a frenzy at the line

73min

PENALTY Panthers: A big break by Izack Tago is shut down but Kalyn Ponga comes in too hot according to the ref

73min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.

Panthers lead Panthers 20 - 14 Knights
72min

He is something else, with the game needing something special Nathan Cleary runs onto the ball and his big strong steps takes him over

71min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Nathan Cleary. Kick to come.

TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Nathan Cleary. Kick to come.

Panthers lead Panthers 18 - 14 Knights
70min

PENALTY Panthers: This time it's Daniel Saifiti who goes high on the Panthers get a start from half way

68min

Jack Cogger replaces Phoenix Crossland

67min

Phoenix Crossland off for a HIA

67min

The crowd is showing its disdain at the calls but the Bunker and ref have seen it one way and Knights make the most of it

66min

Penalty Goal: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Penalty goal attempt by Kalyn Ponga successful.

Tied up at Panthers 14 - 14 Knights
66min

PENALTY Knights: Phoenix Crossland gets hit high by Isaah Yeo for a second penalty and Ponga wants the 2 points to level it up

65min

PENALTY Knights: Tago on report and Knights start fresh from the Panthers 30m

65min

BUNKER: The refs finds its high on Ponga and it is NO TRY

65min

Kalyn Ponga goes for a no-look pass and gets pumped by Izack Tago and the loose ball gets picked up by Brian To'o to get an easy 4 points

62min

PENALTY Panthers: Leo Thompson is in front of the kicker and the Panthers get more easy meters to work it from half way just as Knights were starting to pressure

61min

INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Matt Eisenhuth OFF- Lindsay Smith

60min

PENALTY Panthers: Penrith get a hand out of their half working it back from their 40m

59min

Knights get a second wind from this try and look more lively on the restart

58min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Conversion attempt by Kalyn Ponga successful.

Panthers lead Panthers 14 - 12 Knights
58min

Knights pass it through the hands and make the most of their opportunities down the Panthers end of the field and Tyson Frizell finishes it off

57min

Try: Knights
Scored by Tyson Frizell. Kick to come.

TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Scored by Tyson Frizell. Kick to come.

Panthers lead Panthers 14 - 10 Knights
56min

SCRUM Knights: Sunia Turuva fails to get a fumbled ball and send it forward, Knights from Panthers 10m

54min

PENALTY Knights: Newcastle get a little win and start from Panthers 40m

54min

INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Mavrik Geyer OFF- Scott Sorensen

53min

a current deadlock it may be a penalty that breaks it for one of the teams

52min

Leota back in the fray and starts his second stint with a commanding hit up

51min

INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Leo Thompson OFF- Jack Hetherington

50min

Jarome Luai looks to get slammed after the kick but ref sees it another way, play on

48min

Tyson Gamble ups the ante almost getting a 40/20, forcing pressure on the Panthers finally with their kicking game

46min

Liam Martin goes beast mode and makes a big break for the Panthers

42min

Knights lost their resolve at the back end of the first half and Ponga seems to have gone missing in their attack

41min

We are back! Panthers to start the half with the ball

40min

HALF TIME! Panthers 14 Knights 6

40min

Penalty Goal: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PENRITH PANTHERS: Penalty goal attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.

Panthers lead Panthers 14 - 6 Knights
40min

PENALTY Panthers: A high tackle on Mitch Kenny earns the Panthers a shot at goal to round out the half

39min

SIX AGAIN Panthers: PAnthers get a chance to finish half off with more points

34min

The Knights get lucky and a few moments to catch their breath, working it out from their quarter

33min

BUNKER: Adam Gee ask for a review, and its NO TRY

33min

Cleary sees some open space and puts a grubber through for a speedy Izack Tago to get his second for the day

32min

SIX AGAIN Panthers: The Knights look to be just hanging on

31min

Panthers force a line drop out from Knights and they go short without making the 10m

29min

INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Thomas Cant OFF- Daniel Saifiti

29min

The back end of the first half sees the panthers starting to get more momentum

28min

INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Jack Hetherington OFF- Leo Thompson

27min

INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Mathew Croker OFF- Adam Elliott

27min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.

Panthers lead Panthers 12 - 6 Knights
27min

Izack Tago draws in Greg Marzhew giving Brian To'o space down the right side and finds Izack Tago in support to get the Panthers in front

26min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Izack Tago. Kick to come.

TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Izack Tago. Kick to come.

Panthers lead Panthers 10 - 6 Knights
24min

Liam Martin knocks on and the Knights get a scrum on the 20m in front of Penrith sticks

23min

The Knights showing resolve getting another line drop out from Penrith

22min

INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Liam Henry OFF- Matt Eisenhuth

22min

INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Lindsay Smith OFF- Moses Leota

21min

PENALTY Knights: Matt Eisenhuth comes in high on Dylan Lucas giving the Knights some easy outs from their line, working it from half way

20min

PENALTY Panthers: Isaiah Iongi gets tackled while in the air and the Panthers get free meters starting from their 20m line to work it out

19min

ERROR Panthers: Isaiah Iongi pushes up but drops the ball giving the Knights a scrum feed from their 20m line

18min

PENALTY Panthers: Knights prove too hungry and get busted in the 10m, Penrith start attack from Knights 40m line

17min

Panthers go short and get the ball back, both teams are hungry today

17min

Knights showing they will make the most of chances with back-to-back penalties getting a line drop out

16min

SIX AGAIN Knights: Only 10m the Knights get fresh roll of the dice

15min

PENALTY Knights: The Panthers are too keen and flop on the Knights giving them a chance now from the Penrith 40m line

13min

PENALTY Knights: With the Panthers starting hot off the kick-off the Knights get a break from a ruck infringement letting them kick to start from halfway

12min

Conversion: Panthers
Kicked by Nathan Cleary.

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.

Tied up at Panthers 6 - 6 Knights
12min

A great offload from Matt Eisenhuth brings in the Knight's defenders and a quick through the hands and Casey McLean gets his second career try

11min

Try: Panthers
Scored by Casey McLean. Kick to come.

TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Casey McLean. Kick to come.

Knights lead Panthers 4 - 6 Knights
10min

A promising set of six to work it out from their line comes unstuck for the Knights and ita an early turn over to give Panthers a chance to hit back in the Knights quarter

9min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kalyn Ponga.

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Conversion attempt by Kalyn Ponga successful.

Knights lead Panthers 0 - 6 Knights
8min

The Knights have showed early resolve in attack and make the most of their first opportunity on the Panthers line

8min

Try: Knights
Scored by Daniel Saifiti. Kick to come.

TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Scored by Daniel Saifiti. Kick to come.

Knights lead Panthers 0 - 4 Knights
7min

ERROR Panthers: debutant Isaiah Iongi makes a mess of Tyson Gamble's kick giving the Knights a chance 10m out

5min

PENALTY Panthers: Tyson Gamble holds down in the tackle too long and Panthers mount an attack just over the half way

3min

The Panthers attacking set ends with Dane Gagai taking Nathan Cleary's kick o the full on the line

2min

ERROR Knights: a wayward pass from Leo Thompson goes forward and Penrith get a chance 40m out

1min

KICK OFF! Adam Gee blows time on as the Knights get first use of the ball

In The Knights warm-up, Jacob Saifiti has had a calf injury and will not take part in today's game

Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny will make his 100th NRL appearance.

Penrith have one change seeing Eisenhuth come in starting at prop, Ivan Cleary opting to bench Lindsay Smith. Newcastle are as per your Front Row programme.

Round 22 for Sunday will kick off for the NRL at BlueBet Stadium with the Penrith Panther's favourites over the visiting Newcastle Knights.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Adam Gee

Touch Judges: Matt Noyen, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

Video Referee: Chris Butler

PENRITH PANTHERS (22)
Tries: Casey McLean, Nathan Cleary, Izack Tago
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Nathan Cleary (2/2)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (14)
Tries: Daniel Saifiti, Tyson Frizell
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Kalyn Ponga (1/1)