Round 10
Penrith Panthers 46 d. New Zealand Warriors 22

2008 NRL Telstra Premiership Index [Table] [Draw] [Player Stats] [Club Headlines]

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Another big away loss for Warriors
Mon May 19, 2008
Source: www.warriors.co.nz

Penrith gave the Vodafone Warriors their fifth consecutive away loss in today's 10th round NRL clash at CUA Stadium.

After leading 22-6 at the break, the Panthers surged to a 40-6 lead early in the second half before the Vodafone Warriors scored three tries to trim the margin.

Second rower Simon Mannering scored a double while interchange prop Russell Packer bulldozed his way across for his first NJRL try in just his second appearance.

Match details:

At CUA Stadium, Penrith:
Penrith Panthers 46 (Frank Pritchard 2, Michael Gordon 2, Michael Jennings 2, Luke Rooney, Trent Waterhouse tries; Michael Gordon 6 conversions, penalty).
Vodafone Warriors 22 (Simon Mannering 2, Ian Henderson, Russell Packer tries; Lance Hohaia 3 conversions).
Halftime: 22-6 Panthers.
Referee: Tony De Las Heras.

News Source: www.warriors.co.nz


Wiki back for Warriors, Tate on Origin duty
Tue May 13, 2008
Source: www.warriors.co.nz

Centre Brent Tate will miss the Vodafone Warriors' NRL clash against Penrith after being selected in the Queensland team today for next week's first State of Origin Match in Sydney.

He has been replaced by Jerome Ropati, who returns from a hamstring injury for Sunday's clash with the Panthers at CUA Stadium.

Also returning to the line-up on a 5-man bench is veteran Ruben Wiki. He missed the 14-6 win over Canberra on May 4 with a hand injury.

TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP
Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors
CUA Stadium
Sunday 18th May 2008
2:00pm (AEST), 4:00pm (NZ)

PANTHERS: Rhys Wesser, Luke Rooney, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Michael Gordon, Maurice Blair, Luke Lewis, Tony Puletua, Luke Priddis (c), Matthew Bell, Frank Pritchard, Trent Waterhouse, Nathan Smith. Subs: Paul Aiton, Joseph Paulo, Jarrod Sammut, Sam McKendry, Hutch Maiava (one to be omitted).

WARRIORS: Lance Hohaia, Michael Crockett, Jerome Ropati, Ryan Shortland, Patrick Ah Van, Michael Witt, Grant Rovelli, Sam Rapira, Nathan Fien, Evarn Tuimavave, Simon Mannering, Epalahame Lauaki, Micheal Luck (c). Subs: Ian Henderson, Wairangi Koopu, Russell Packer, Logan Swann, Ruben Wiki (one to be omitted).
Referee: Tony De Las Heras

News Source: www.warriors.co.nz

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