Penrith Panthers host Brisbane Broncos at CommBank Stadium
The Brisbane Broncos defeated the Penrith Panthers 14-12 in a closely contested rugby match at CommBank Stadium. A controversial bunker decision in the final minutes prevented a potential comeback for the Panthers, keeping the Broncos' finals hopes alive.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the NRL ladder standings and the playoff prospects for both teams involved.
Pinned post from yesterday 10.09pm Go to latest Match report: Penrith 12, Broncos 14 By Christian Nicolussi A controversial bunker call has kept Brisbane’s faint finals hopes alive – and denied Penrith one of the season’s great defensive efforts.
The Broncos triumphed 14-12 on a soggy Thursday night in Sydney, but need to win their remaining seven games to be any hope of defending their title.
Victory against heavyweights Penrith at CommBank Stadium was a good start.
Penrith pushed hard for points and with two minutes remaining thought they had earned a fresh set just metres from the Brisbane line.
Brian To’o toed the ball ahead, Paul Alamoti collected the ball and threw it back in-field, then Broncos winger Josiah Karapani was tackled into touch by To’o and Liam Martin.
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