Overview
- Penrith overcame the absence of five NSW Origin representatives, including Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo, to defeat the Warriors in Auckland.
- The Panthers led 8-6 at halftime and scored three second-half tries to pull away for a 28-18 victory.
- Warriors prop Marata Niukore failed a head injury assessment and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak exited with an ankle injury, reducing New Zealand to 16 men.
- The win propels Penrith into the NRL top eight for the first time this season and underscores their squad depth during the Origin period.
- Kurt Capewell was rested after Origin II and the match was broadcast live on Fox League and streamed on Kayo and Foxtel.