Tigers recruit embarrasses Panthers in 54-point State Championship humiliation
The Dolphins secured a dominant 68-14 victory over the Penrith Panthers in the State Championship, led by a hat-trick from Tigers recruit Jake Averillo. The lopsided result highlights the Dolphins' offensive strength ahead of the upcoming NRL season.
Why it matters
This result provides insight into player performance and team dynamics within the professional rugby league landscape.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Tigers recruit embarrasses Panthers in 54-point State Championship humiliation Sam Burgess reflects on Grand Final loss | 01:39 Martin Gabor from Newswire October 4th, 2026 3:28 pm New South Wales dominated the men’s and women’s State of Origin series this year, but Queensland has struck back with the Dolphins slaughtering Penrith in a lopsided State Championship encounter.
The Queensland Cup champions put on a clinic at Accor Stadium with seven tries in the first half as they cruised to a record-breaking 68-14 victory.
Get the expert take on NRL Grand Final Day with FOX LEAGUE’s extensive coverage, plus full and mini replays available post-game on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.
Wests Tigers fans would have been cheering as 2027 recruit Jake Averillo carved up with a first-half double including the opener after just four minutes.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in