Penrith Panthers enter NRL finals series following minor premiership win

The Penrith Panthers finished the 2026 NRL regular season as minor premiers after a 38-10 victory over the Tigers. Dylan Edwards earned the Zero Tackle Player of the Year award, while Tom Jenkins finished the season tied for the lead in try scoring. The New Zealand Warriors secured second in the power rankings following a 31-30 win against Manly, setting up a qualifying final against the third-ranked Dolphins. The Dolphins enter the post-season after a 24-20 win over the Titans. Elsewhere, the South Sydney Rabbitohs defeated the Sydney Roosters 50-20 to build momentum before an elimination match against the Newcastle Knights. The Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks enter the finals series following difficult runs of form in the closing weeks of the season.

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