Penrith Panthers extend lead as Tom Jenkins chases NRL try record

Penrith Panthers defeated the Parramatta Eels 24-18 at CommBank Stadium, keeping pace at the top of the NRL ladder. The Panthers overcame two yellow-card sin‑bins for Tom Jenkins and Isaiah Papali’i, yet scored three second‑half tries, with contributions from Liam Henry, Liam Martin and Jenkins himself.

Winger Tom Jenkins recorded his 26th try of the season, breaking the Panthers’ all‑time season record and moving toward the all‑time NRL mark of 38 set by Dave Brown in 1935. Coach Ivan Cleary praised Jenkins, saying, “His all‑round game this year has been very consistent… that’s why he’s getting the tries.” The performance keeps the Panthers in contention for a historic try‑scoring season as the competition enters its final rounds.