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Panthers Resurge with Narrow 18-14 Win Over Tigers

Powered by Thomas Jenkins’s hat-trick, Penrith climbed to 13th with their fifth victory

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Overview

  • Jarome Luai’s return to Penrith saw him set up all three Tigers tries but concede two penalties that led directly to go-ahead points
  • Thomas Jenkins completed his first career hat-trick, including a decisive second-half try following one of Luai’s infractions
  • A tightly contested first half ended at 10-all as both teams traded early scores
  • It was Penrith’s first time posting consecutive victories this season
  • Wests Tigers extended their losing streak to four games as they head into their bye