CUP BACK WITHIN FINALS REACH lower grades

A28-18 win over the Blacktown Workers

Sea Eagles has seen the Penrith Panthers climb back to within one point of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup top five.

The hard-fought win at Parker Street Reserve on Friday night saw the Panthers sneak ahead of Blacktown on the ladder with two rounds to play.

Penrith were on the back foot for much of the first half, however back-to-back tries to Eddie Blacker and Preston Riki midway through the half saw them take a 12-0 lead to half-time.

Liam Henry continued the trend of middle forwards scoring when Trent Toelau sent him over on the last tackle in the 53rd minute before Kurt Falls further extended the lead eight minutes later with a solo effort.