The Penrith Panthers faced the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on May 3, 2026, at Parker Street Reserve. The match ended with a score of 40-36 in favor of the Panthers. Early in the game, the Panthers established dominance, leading 18-0 within the first 15 minutes.
The Sea Eagles displayed remarkable resilience. They managed to level the score at 24-all during the second half after trailing by significant margins. Patrick Moimoi’s try just before half-time was crucial, giving the Panthers a 24-18 lead going into the break.
Key statistics:
- The Panthers scored 40 points while the Sea Eagles scored 36 points.
- Jaxen Edgar achieved a hat-trick during the match.
- Zakauri Clarke converted six out of seven attempts.
- Blake Metcalfe converted all six of his attempts.
The match was part of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup and highlighted both teams’ performances this season. The Panthers have now won eight out of nine games this year. Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles had entered this match on a four-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, the Panthers will play against the Canberra Raiders in Round 10. The Sea Eagles will have a bye before their next game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 11. This outcome leaves some questions about how each team will perform in their upcoming matches.
