FULL TIME! Panthers 22 Knights 14
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PENRITH PANTHERS: Penalty goal attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
PENALTY Panthers: Another high, and Panthers will look to end the game with a penalty goal
PENALTY Panthers: Jack Hetherington goes high on Liam Henry and the Panthers attack from Knights 30m
INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Jack Hetherington OFF- Leo Thompson
ERROR Panthers: Another fumble from Panther could give knights another chance
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
Quality footy as that was the first error of the half
ERROR Panthers: Panther line attack comes unstuck and Knights work it out from their 10m
This could be the nail in the coffin for the Knights as the Panthers are in a frenzy at the line
PENALTY Panthers: A big break by Izack Tago is shut down but Kalyn Ponga comes in too hot according to the ref
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
He is something else, with the game needing something special Nathan Cleary runs onto the ball and his big strong steps takes him over
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Nathan Cleary. Kick to come.
PENALTY Panthers: This time it's Daniel Saifiti who goes high on the Panthers get a start from half way
Jack Cogger replaces Phoenix Crossland
Phoenix Crossland off for a HIA
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
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Penalty goal attempt by Kalyn Ponga successful.
PENALTY Knights: Phoenix Crossland gets hit high by Isaah Yeo for a second penalty and Ponga wants the 2 points to level it up
PENALTY Knights: Tago on report and Knights start fresh from the Panthers 30m
BUNKER: The refs finds its high on Ponga and it is NO TRY
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
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
INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Matt Eisenhuth OFF- Lindsay Smith
PENALTY Panthers: Penrith get a hand out of their half working it back from their 40m
Knights get a second wind from this try and look more lively on the restart
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Conversion attempt by Kalyn Ponga successful.
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
TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Scored by Tyson Frizell. Kick to come.
SCRUM Knights: Sunia Turuva fails to get a fumbled ball and send it forward, Knights from Panthers 10m
PENALTY Knights: Newcastle get a little win and start from Panthers 40m
INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Mavrik Geyer OFF- Scott Sorensen
a current deadlock it may be a penalty that breaks it for one of the teams
Leota back in the fray and starts his second stint with a commanding hit up
INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Leo Thompson OFF- Jack Hetherington
Jarome Luai looks to get slammed after the kick but ref sees it another way, play on
Tyson Gamble ups the ante almost getting a 40/20, forcing pressure on the Panthers finally with their kicking game
Liam Martin goes beast mode and makes a big break for the Panthers
Knights lost their resolve at the back end of the first half and Ponga seems to have gone missing in their attack
We are back! Panthers to start the half with the ball
HALF TIME! Panthers 14 Knights 6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL PENRITH PANTHERS: Penalty goal attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
PENALTY Panthers: A high tackle on Mitch Kenny earns the Panthers a shot at goal to round out the half
SIX AGAIN Panthers: PAnthers get a chance to finish half off with more points
The Knights get lucky and a few moments to catch their breath, working it out from their quarter
BUNKER: Adam Gee ask for a review, and its NO TRY
Cleary sees some open space and puts a grubber through for a speedy Izack Tago to get his second for the day
SIX AGAIN Panthers: The Knights look to be just hanging on
Panthers force a line drop out from Knights and they go short without making the 10m
INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Thomas Cant OFF- Daniel Saifiti
The back end of the first half sees the panthers starting to get more momentum
INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Jack Hetherington OFF- Leo Thompson
INTERCHANGE Knights: ON- Mathew Croker OFF- Adam Elliott
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
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
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Izack Tago. Kick to come.
Liam Martin knocks on and the Knights get a scrum on the 20m in front of Penrith sticks
The Knights showing resolve getting another line drop out from Penrith
INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Liam Henry OFF- Matt Eisenhuth
INTERCHANGE Panthers: ON- Lindsay Smith OFF- Moses Leota
PENALTY Knights: Matt Eisenhuth comes in high on Dylan Lucas giving the Knights some easy outs from their line, working it from half way
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
ERROR Panthers: Isaiah Iongi pushes up but drops the ball giving the Knights a scrum feed from their 20m line
PENALTY Panthers: Knights prove too hungry and get busted in the 10m, Penrith start attack from Knights 40m line
Panthers go short and get the ball back, both teams are hungry today
Knights showing they will make the most of chances with back-to-back penalties getting a line drop out
SIX AGAIN Knights: Only 10m the Knights get fresh roll of the dice
PENALTY Knights: The Panthers are too keen and flop on the Knights giving them a chance now from the Penrith 40m line
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
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PENRITH PANTHERS: Conversion attempt by Nathan Cleary successful.
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
TRY PENRITH PANTHERS: Scored by Casey McLean. Kick to come.
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
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Conversion attempt by Kalyn Ponga successful.
The Knights have showed early resolve in attack and make the most of their first opportunity on the Panthers line
TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS: Scored by Daniel Saifiti. Kick to come.
ERROR Panthers: debutant Isaiah Iongi makes a mess of Tyson Gamble's kick giving the Knights a chance 10m out
PENALTY Panthers: Tyson Gamble holds down in the tackle too long and Panthers mount an attack just over the half way
The Panthers attacking set ends with Dane Gagai taking Nathan Cleary's kick o the full on the line
ERROR Knights: a wayward pass from Leo Thompson goes forward and Penrith get a chance 40m out
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)