Penrith Panthers 20-16 South
Sydney RabbitohsPanthers make history with 17th straight winPenrith’s magic number has emerged after making NRL history with a record-equalling 17-straight wins to make their first grand final in 17 years with a 20-16 victory over South Sydney.
In a tough preliminary final at ANZ Stadium, the Panthers kept the Rabbitohs at arm’s length in front of a crowd of 30,116 – the biggest NRL attendance in Sydney this season. Saturday’s match was the third preliminary final in a row for Souths, coming away empty handed on each occasion.