New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers - Round 23, 2026
The result
The Warriors led 18 to 0 at halftime and never looked back, running out winners 28 to 12 at Go Media Stadium. Erin Clark set the tone with the game's first try in the 5th minute, and Penrith's best response after the break got them within 10 points.
How it unfolded
The Warriors made 1800 all run metres to the Panthers' 1427 and backed it up defensively, completing at 83 percent to Penrith's 78. Possession sat with the home side too, 53 percent to 47.
Against projection
Luke Metcalf ran in two tries and set up another, scoring 75 against a projection of just 28. Leka Halasima also beat his number comfortably, 58 against 34, while Luron Patea managed only 8 from a projection of 33 in a shortened stint off the bench.
Price moves
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava's 40 point game against a break even of 3 lifted his price $41,000, and Jacob Laban rose $29,000 after scoring 58 against a break even of 26. At the other end, Brian To'o fell $27,000 having scored 34 against a break even of 65.
Ownership outcome
Nathan Cleary, among the more heavily owned and captained Panthers, delivered 71 points with a try and a try assist. Thomas Jenkins offered value at lower ownership, returning 59 points against a projection of just 46.
