Match Summary

Brisbane snatched the outright premiership lead, but not before a determined Penrith side gave them an awful fright. After leading 14-4 thanks to two mesmeric tries inspired by Darren Lockyer, the Broncos faltered, the Panthers scoring three tries in succession in the second half. Ryan Girdler lost a fourth over the line and failed to land a single goal from four attempts. A Lockyer field goal and two late tries inflated the scoreline, which did not reflect the closeness of the contest.

Brisbane 29 defeated Penrith Panthers 16 at Penrith Stadium, Sydney