The NZ Warriors defeated the Parramatta Eels 36-14 on May 2, 2026, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Alofiana Khan-Pereira continued his remarkable scoring streak by netting his third consecutive try double.
The match began with the Warriors trailing at halftime, with a score of 16-6. The Eels managed to score a miracle try through Will Penisini. However, Ronald Volkman also scored two tries for the Eels but could not secure a win.
The Warriors are now level with the Penrith Panthers atop the NRL standings. They have won three consecutive matches leading into this game. In contrast, the Eels sit at 15th on the ladder after suffering four losses in their last five rounds.
Key match statistics:
- Final score: NZ Warriors 36, Parramatta Eels 14
- Halftime score: NZ Warriors 16, Parramatta Eels 6
- Alofiana Khan-Pereira’s third straight try double
- Total encounters: 47
- Head-to-head wins: Parramatta Eels 27, NZ Warriors 19
The Warriors’ victory came despite starting both halves sluggishly. Volkman initially grabbed an early lead for the Eels.
Mitchell Moses was crucial to Parramatta’s strategy but could not turn the tide. Observers noted that the Eels have struggled against the Warriors historically, winning only once in their last seven encounters dating back to 2019.
