Overview

• Penrith delivered a 48-12 victory over the Knights in Newcastle, avenging their Round 12 loss and extending their winning streak to nine matches.
• They controlled 64% of possession and raced to a 26-0 halftime lead with early tries from Luke Garner, Lindsay Smith, Liam Henry, Brian To’o and Thomas Jenkins.
• The 36-point margin was the Panthers’ largest win of the season, reflecting near-perfect execution in both attack and defence.
• The triumph has reignited the four-time reigning premiers’ charge toward an unprecedented fifth straight NRL title.
• Next Thursday’s clash at Commbank Stadium against the ladder-leading Storm will test whether Penrith’s form can continue against last year’s grand final opponents.