Penrith Panthers crush Canberra Raiders as Tom Jenkins records 10th double

Penrith Panthers defeated the Canberra Raiders 42‑18 at Glen Willow Oval, extending their lead in the NRL minor‑premiership race. Winger Tom Jenkins scored his 10th try‑double of the season, matching a record set by Newtown’s Ray Preston in 1954, and moved closer to the all‑time club try tally. Play‑maker Nathan Cleary contributed to five of Penrith’s seven four‑point scores, underscoring his influence on the win.

The victory ended Canberra’s four‑match winning streak and left the Raiders well outside the top eight with only five rounds remaining. Penrith now travel to Auckland to face the Warriors in the next showdown for the minor‑premiership lead.