Match Report – Melbourne 6 – 14 Penrith

Penrith Panthers turn out to be simply the third staff to assert 4 straight premierships and the primary for over half a century; Melbourne Storm had topped league desk and have been favourites however have been shocked by Penrith

Penrith Panthers grew to become the primary staff in 58 years to win 4 consecutive NRL titles after they beat Melbourne Storm 14-6 in Sydney.

Australia’s prime two rugby league sides from the final decade met in a pulsating remaining and Penrith got here out on prime as Nathan Cleary performed a starring function for the profitable facet.

The final staff to copy Penrith’s achievement was St George, after they gained a record-breaking 11 straight NRL titles from 1956-66.

Penrith Panthers gained their sixth NRL title

“I’m lost for words. Five years ago I was standing here crying and now we have won four in a row. It’s mind-blowing,” mentioned Cleary.

“I’m so glad my family could be a part of this. It means the world. So much hard work goes into this.

“This actual feeling right here is all price it. It is the very best feeling on the earth.”

The half-back combination of Cleary and Jarome Luai, who played his last match for Penrith, was key in the intense final.

Harry Grant put Melbourne ahead with a converted try after 23 minutes but Sunia Turuva got Penrith on the board just five minutes later as he dove into the left corner.

Cleary fed in Liam Martin to put Penrith 10-6 up at half-time then more brilliance from Martin and Xavier Coates allowed Paul Alamoti to put Melbourne eight points clear of their rivals, a lead they held for the last 20 minutes.

The NRLW final saw Sydney Roosters hold off Cronulla Sharks to win 32-28 and lift their second title.

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