2026 R3 Fri - Sydney 4-40 Penrith @ Allianz

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2026 - Round 3
Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal (TICKETS)

Friday 20 March 2026
Kickoff 6:00pm AEDT
Live on Fox League, Kayo Sports

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Egan Butcher 14. Connor Watson 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Benaiah Ioelu 20. Toby Rodwell 21. Tom Rodwell 22. Taylor Losalu

Changes from last match:
In: Reece Robson (hooker), Cody Ramsey (bench)
Changes: Benaiah Ioelu (hooker to bench)

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To'o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Izack Tago 19. Kalani Going 20. Tom Ale 21. Jack Cole 22. Jesse McLean

Changes from last match:
Out: Jack Cogger (bench)
In: Liam Martin (second row), Freddy Lussick (bench), Izack Tago (bench)
Changes: Luke Garner (second row to bench)

Referee: Grant Atkins
Sideline Officials: Matt Noyen, Tyson Brough
Video Referee: Wyatt Raymond

HEAD TO HEAD - 1967 - 2025​

	TOTAL	SYDNEY	PENRITH	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	103	57	45	1
ALLIANZ	3	0	3	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2023	Round 15	PENRITH 30-6	Allianz	23610
2024	Round 4	PENRITH 22-16	Allianz	25898
2024	Qualifying Final	PENRITH 30-10	BlueBet	21483
2025	Round 2	SYDNEY 38-32	CommBank	12180
2025	Round 7	PENRITH 40-12	Allianz	20373

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2013	Round 21	SYDNEY 42-6	Centrebet	11879
2023	Round 11	PENRITH 48-4	BlueBet	20255

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
SYDNEY	MANLY (A)	(BYE)	CRONULLA (A)	NEWCASTLE (H)
PENRITH	PARRAMATTA (H)	MELBOURNE (H)	CANTERBURY (A)	DOLPHINS (A)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 1		Round 2
SYDNEY	WARRIORS	L 18-42	SOUTH SYDNEY	W 26-18
PENRITH	BRISBANE	W 26-0	CRONULLA	W 26-6

STATE OF PLAY: 2026 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
SYDNEY	10th	2	0	1-1-0	44	60
PENRITH	3rd	2	0	2-0-0	52	6

 

[Chins]

Panthers easy draw to start the year continues.

Not sure we get out of second gear for this one @Valheru

 

[Valheru]

Round 3 isn't the ideal time for a bye but 2 points is 2 points. Gives the team a fortnight to prepare for the DCE homecoming.

 

[soc123_au]

Looking forward to 80 minutes of Teddy whining at the officials.

 

[Fangs]

One of my favourite match ups. Shame about the timeslot.

$2.65 for a 13+ result to Penrith. Punters will be loading up at that price.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Playing the Panthers is Robbos very own 9 circles of Hell, with his face turning a different shade as he progresses through each one;

(Alcohol tinged) Misty Rose
Salmon
Coral
Scarlet
Red
Fire Brick
Cardinal
Burgundy
Mahogany

 

[Vic Mackey]

6pm Friday game, seriously WTF?!

Easts should throw a bit more at penrith then they got the last two rounds but theyllbe too professional. Panthers by 14.

 

[Trifili13]

One of my favourite match ups. Shame about the timeslot.

$2.65 for a 13+ result to Penrith. Punters will be loading up at that price.

Another baby boom this weekend out Penrith way? They will have to expand your LGA to fit you all in.

 

[Fangs]

Another baby boom this weekend out Penrith way? They will have to expand your LGA to fit you all in.

Its gonna be a long weekend in Penrith thats for sure.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Hmmm

Roosters recruit to make shock club debut against Panthers

He was expected to be sidelined for up to two months, but NSW hooker Reece Robson will play in Friday night’s blockbuster after halving his recovery time from a fractured thumb.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Chins]

Hmmm

Roosters recruit to make shock club debut against Panthers

He was expected to be sidelined for up to two months, but NSW hooker Reece Robson will play in Friday night’s blockbuster after halving his recovery time from a fractured thumb.

www.smh.com.au

Not sure Temu Mitch Kenny will help Easts all that much

 

[Stinkfinger]

6pm Friday game, seriously WTF?!

Easts should throw a bit more at penrith then they got the last two rounds but theyllbe too professional. Panthers by 14.

The computer that made the draw saw 7 vs 8 from last year and said meh, I'll have 11 vs 15 instead.

 

[mozza91]

Bringing in a plodder like Robson when he wouldn’t be close to a 100% fit doesn’t seem like a great selection. Reckon all the whining and hair dye chemicals have gone to Karen Robinson’s head.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Penrith by whatever they feel like scoring.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Hmmm

Roosters recruit to make shock club debut against Panthers

He was expected to be sidelined for up to two months, but NSW hooker Reece Robson will play in Friday night’s blockbuster after halving his recovery time from a fractured thumb.

www.smh.com.au

Brilliant game plan form Robbo. Do they run at the gnomes who can’t tackle on either edge, or the guy with the broken hand in the middle.

Let confusion rein.

 

[Valheru]

If Robson plays then he is fully fit.

You will have to excuse me if I dont take the word of the LU doctors.

 

[Valheru]

Penrith by whatever they feel like scoring.

You know they're not playing your mob again?

 

[Dragon Slayer]

You know they're not playing your mob again?

You’ve found your Round 1 confidence again I see. Well confidence before the Warriors game……….

Just because you scraped by Souffs last week you think you’ve got a good football team all of a sudden.

Get ready to get pumped. Lol.

 

[Valheru]

You’ve found your Round 1 confidence again I see. Well confidence before the Warriors game……….

Just because you scraped by Souffs last week you think you’ve got a good football team all of a sud

Get ready to get pumped. Lol.

Show me where I was confident before the warriors game...?

 

[Fangs]

Let confusion rein.

Mitch Rein?