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ABSTRACT

The Sydney Roosters led the Penrith Panthers 6-0 after the first 21 minutes of their NRL Round 24 match on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with the teams level on competition points and the minor premiership at stake with three rounds remaining.

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Roosters lead Panthers 6-0 at halftime in NRL Round 24 minor premiership clash

Aug 13, 2026, 5:30 AM

The Sydney Roosters led the Penrith Panthers 6-0 after the first 21 minutes of their NRL Round 24 match on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with the teams level on competition points and the minor premiership at stake with three rounds remaining.

Context

Daly Cherry-Evans opened the scoring in the 21st minute, straightening off his right foot and running through from close range after a period of sustained Penrith attack. Halfback Lachlan Walker converted to make it 6-0.

The Roosters produced a lengthy defensive stand in the 19th minute, repelling multiple Penrith sets — including a sequence of repeat sets and restarts — before a loose Nathan Cleary pass fell to give Sydney possession, and they were awarded a penalty to close out the set.

Penrith had the better of early field position but failed to convert two attacking opportunities in the opening ten minutes, with passes going astray and Cherry-Evans taking a high ball cleanly under a Cleary kick.

Dylan Edwards returned to fullback for Penrith after being passed fit, with Jaxen Edgar dropping to the bench. The Roosters were again without captain James Tedesco, ruled out for a second consecutive week with an ankle injury and replaced by Cody Ramsey.

Gaps & Unknowns
  • The source does not state the nature or expected duration of Dylan Edwards's injury ahead of his return.
  • The source does not state the nature or expected duration of Isaah Yeo's absence from the Panthers.
  • The source does not state the exact date or result of the previous meeting between the two sides referenced in the blog.
  • The source does not provide full team lists beyond the changes noted for each side.
  • The source text supplied appears truncated; some material may be missing.
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