Cleary makes cheeky 'World Cup' dig after sin-bin confusion - Nine.com.au

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Penrith Panthers forward Thomas Jenkins was sent to the sin-bin for a rake offence as his side held on to defeat the Parramatta Eels in a tight finish on July 23, 2026.

Jenkins’ foul triggered two different sin-binning incidents during the match, one in each half.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary later joked about the mix-up, referencing the global tournament during the full-time comments.

The side overcame the ill-discipline to claim a late fightback win, with Jenkins’ disciplinary file added under curious circumstances.

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