Penrith Panthers beat Wests Tigers 40-10 to solidify NRL finals prospects with two rounds left

The Penrith Panthers overcame a strong encounter as they beat West Tigers 9-8 in the NRL match last night.

The Tigers scored two tries to one, but three missed goals from Esan Marsters proved costly despite an in impressive return for Josh Reynolds, who set up both his side’s tries.

It was Nathan Cleary’s boot that saved the Panthers from a week of soul-searching if they slumped to their third loss from four games.

In another match, Warriors defeated Titans 26-10.