PANTHERS BACK TO WINNING WAYS

The Penrith Panthers have returned to the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup winners’ circle, holding off a late surge from the Canberra Raiders to win 24-16 at BlueBet Stadium.

The Panthers wasted no time in going on the attack courtesy of a one-on-one strip by Kurt Falls in the second minute. Liam Henry crashed over near the posts in the ensuing set to take a 6-0 lead.

Both sides had tries disallowed due to double movements as the rain set in, however it was Canberra who were next to score when Semi Valemei got possession back from a kick, locking the scores at 6-all.

Luke Sommerton broke the game open in the 29th minute when he snuck over from dummy half.