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 deliberate foul as his side battled to down the Parramatta Eels 24-22 on July 23, 2026.

Jenkins’ foul caused two different sending-off moments during the match, one in every half.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary later joked about the mix-up, dropping in a note about the World Cup during the post-match comments.

The side overcame the ill-discipline to claim a come-from-behind victory, with Jenkins’ rap sheet added under strange circumstances.

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