Home

Penrith Panthers win historic NRL Grand Final

Aisling BrennanNewsWire
Penrith Panthers fans were trhilled with the win.
Camera IconPenrith Panthers fans were trhilled with the win. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer

The Penrith Panthers have done what no other team has done before as they made history securing four NRL Premierships in a row.

It’s the first time any club has managed to do the unthinkable in the modern rugby league era.

Panthers fans will be celebrating the night away after their beloved team secured the win 14-6 against the Melbourne Storm on Sunday.

NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconTracey and Michael Bryan with their children Charlotte and Harrison were so excited to see their favourite team win. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer
NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconTom Howe, Lachlan Clark, Cohen Browning and Aiden Jamieson will be celebrating the night away. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer
NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconHolly Munday, Bella White and Annlin Biju enjoyed watching the grand final at the Panthers Rugby Leagues Club. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer

The fans flocked to the Panthers Rugby League Club to watch the match on Sunday.

Hundreds crammed in to make sure they had the chance to cheer on their team to victory.

NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconFans packed the Penrith Panthers Rugby Leagues Club to watch the grand final. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer
NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconIt’s going to be a long night of celebrations for the Penrith Panthers fans. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer
NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconPenrith Panthers fans were trhilled with the win. Credit: News Corp Australia, NewsWire / Monique Harmer

The historic win comes after NRL fans were left feeling a wave of embarrassment after realising tickets are still available less than an hour before kick off in the 2024 Grand Final.

Fans took to social media on Sunday when they noticed that there were still many unsold tickets ahead of the grand final between Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Assignment Freelance Picture Tickets are still available for the NRL Grand Final more than an hour
 before kickoff. Picture: Ticketek
Camera IconTickets are still available for the NRL Grand Final more than an hour before kick-off. Ticketek Credit: News Corp Australia
NRL GRAND FINAL DAY SCHEDULE
Camera IconStorm fan Cat Primmer and her daughters from Taylor, Ella, and Shay are excited to be at the NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. NewsWire / Jonathan Ng Credit: News Corp Australia

With kick-off set for 7.30pm, people thinking they’d missed out on securing a ticket could easily still nab one at 6.30pm on the official Ticketek website.

The cheapest ticket on sale for $199, while the higher price packages ranged from $289 to $409.

ABC Sport commentator Brett Sprigg wrote on X, formally Twitter, he couldn’t believe there were still tickets for sale.

“I’ve lived in Sydney a fair while and love rugby league but the AFL side of my brain cannot comprehend a grand final not being sold out,” he wrote.

Many other NRL fans also were surprised to learn the grand final was not sold out.

“Plenty of tickets still available for tonight’s NRL grand final. That’s embarrassing,” one said.

Another added that the price wasn’t the reason people weren’t going to the game.

“Price ain’t the reason, move the game away from Accor and you’ll see results,” he said.

The Sydny venue has a capacity of 83,500.

Meanwhile, Penrith fans gathered at their home turf at Panthers Rugby Leagues Club on Sunday.

NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconTevita Takitaki poses for a photo with his children Ipeni 8, Junior 7, Boyd, 5 and Foketi 3 ahead of the grand final. NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia
NRL GF - PENRITH PANTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
Camera IconJo-Anne Turner, Scott Turner and Abrielle Turner are hoping their team will bring home a fourth championship. NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia

More to come.

Get the latest news from thewest.com.au in your inbox.

Sign up for our emails