Thank you for tuning into all the live action from this evening’s preliminary final between Penrith and Melbourne. What a tense match it was and it will be a great grand final week with the Panthers ...

It’s the first Friday night football of the 2026 season, defending premiers Brisbane hosting the powerhouse Panthers.

In 53 previous meetings between these two teams, Penrith have won 33 and the Warriors 19, but that advantage is only 11-10 in games played at Mt Smart. In playoff games, the Panthers are 3-0 against ...

Penrith Panthers have traditionally been among the Warriors' toughest opponents through their time in the NRL, with the head-to-head record favouring them 32-19, plus a draw. The Warriors have even ...