As it happened: Panthers edge Tigers; Raiders triumph

Press conferences: There was plenty of tension and feeling at CommBank Stadium, with the Panthers holding on to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Make sure you check out the live stream of the press conferences for all the fallout.

Full-time: Penrith have held on for a tense four-point victory over the Tigers at CommBank Stadium. Scott Sorensen's try-saving tackle with six minutes to play proved pivotal, while front rower Lindsay Smith made a key tackle a couple of moments later to help secure the win. The Panthers are now within one point of the top eight and looking to make a charge up the ladder. The Tigers were superb throughout the contest, however Penrith's execution in key moments proved the difference. Tigers 14 - Panthers 18.

74th minute: Panthers forward Scott Sorensen may have saved the game for his side. Jack Bird outleapt Dylan Edwards for a bomb before offloading to Jahream Bula. Sorensen came from nowhere to drag the fullback down less than a metre before the try line. Tigers 14 - Panthers 18.

70th minute: It's game on at CommBank Stadium with Jeral Skelton crossing for the Tigers in the corner. Jarome Luai played a key role in fixing the defenders through the middle of the field and the outside backs did the rest. Adam Doueihi's sideline conversion attempt drifted wide and the Tigers trail by four with less than 10 to play. Tigers 14 - Panthers 18.

64th minute: Thomas Jenkins has a hat-trick and it's all thinks to a superb Blaize Talagi pass to Casey McLean, with the centre then producing a great pass of his own for Jenkins to dive over in the corner. It's the first hat-trick in the winger's young career and he's been a revelation for Penrith this season. Nathan Cleary then slotted the sideline conversion to extend the margin beyond a converted try with 15 minutes to play. Tigers 10 - Panthers 18.

55th minute: The Tigers threw plenty at the Panthers, but this time it's Penrith who hold firm. The standard at CommBank Stadium has been incredibly high, with both attacks asking plenty of questions and the two sides fending with vigour and desperation. The visitors have edged their noses in front after Jarome Luai was penalised for a late hit on Blaize Talagi as he kicked the ball. Nathan Cleary kicked the conversion and Penrith lead by two. Tigers 10 - Panthers 12.

49th minute: The Panthers have taken control of this contest through the opening 10 minutes of the second half and Casey McLean came agonisingly close to putting his team in front. The centre dove over in the corner, however his foot brushed the touchline as he took off and the Tigers held on. The hosts then received a penalty in the ensuing set and they now have a chance to strike. Tigers 10 - Panthers 10.

Kick-off: We are underway for the second half, with the match hanging in the balance. Tom Jenkins' second try levelled the scores before the break to set up a fascinating 40 minutes of football. Penrith need a win to stay in touch with the top eight, while the Tigers can draw level with eighth-placed Brisbane if they finish on top this afternoon. Tigers 10 - Panthers 10.

Half-time: Massive moment on the stroke of half-time, with Tom Jenkins scoring his second in the final minute of the opening period. The Panthers had sent plenty at their opponents, but the Tigers desperately scrambled to hold their opponents out. Jenkins, however, was too strong and charged over the top of Sunia Turuva to level the scores. Nathan Cleary's sideline conversion hit the post and we're all locked up at the break.

Penrith have received some good news, with Izack Tago passing his HIA and returning to the field. The Tigers were impressive throughout the first half, with Jarome Luai in the thick of the action as he looks to lead his team past his former side. Tigers 10 - Panthers 10.

27th minute: Most of the talk this week has been about the battle between Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary, but there's another former Panther lining up for the Tigers in Sunia Turuva. The winger has left his mark on the contest, crossing in the corner to put his team in front. Luai was involved in the play, while Heath Mason made a crucial pass to help create the overlap. Tigers 10 - Panthers 6.

19th minute: Jarome Luai was always going to be up for this game and he's laid on the Tigers opening try of the day. The halfback produced a perfectly placed grubber into the in goal, with Starford To'a winning the race to the ball for his eighth try of the year. Meanwhile, Penrith centre Izack Tago has left the field for an HIA. Tigers 6 - Panthers 6.

15th minute: The Panthers have their first. Thomas Jenkins started the attacking play at one end of the field and he finished it at the other. The winger broke through the defensive line when he stepped past Sunia Turuva, before linking up with Dylan Edwards and getting the ball back, only to be dragged down inches short of the line. The Tigers deflected a pass on the subsequent play, handing Penrith a scrum and Jenkins was on the end of a well-worked set move. Tigers 0 - Panthers 6.

12th minute: It's been an intriguing opening 12 minutes, with both sides engaging in a feeling-out period as they look to gain the upper hand. Each team has had attacking opportunities, but the defences have been up to the task and we remain scoreless at CommBank Stadium. Tigers 0 - Panthers 0.

Kick-off: We are underway at CommBank Stadium, with Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai facing off for the first time in an NRL match. Terrell May has the first carry of the game and he's out to produce a big performance as he looks to secure a NSW Origin debut. Tigers 0 - Panthers 0.

Late mail: No changes for the Wests Tigers, but the Panthers will welcome back the troops as they look to find form through the middle phase of the season. Luke Garner was added to the interchange in Saturday's team update and will make his return from a concussion. There was further good news on Sunday, with Isaiah Papali'i cleared to make his return from a knee injury. Papali'i and Brad Schneider were both added to the bench in Sunday's final update. 

Raiders v Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium

Press conferences: There were plenty of emotions on the sideline from Raiders coach Ricky Stuart as Josh Papalii crossed for a second-half double, so make sure you tune into the post-game press conference to find out what Sunday's game meant to him.

Full-time: That is full-time and the Raiders faithful are on their feet after a dominant second-half that has propelled the side to the top of the table. Josh Papalii scored a double and kicked a goal in his 319th game for the Raiders, eclipsing Jason Croker's old club record of 318 appearances.

The Rabbitohs started fast and jumped out to an early 12-0 lead, but they couldn't maintain the intensity and Canberra ran in 36 unanswered points to claim a commanding victory. Raiders 36 - Rabbitohs 12.

75th minute: One try wasn’t enough for Josh Papalii and he’s crashed over for the fifth double of his career and first since 2016. The veteran then had the honour of taking the conversion attempt, much to the delight of the Raiders fans. The kick never looked like missing and coach Ricky Stuart can’t contain his joy on a stunning day in the capital. Raiders 36 - Rabbitohs 12.

70th minute: The milestone man may have just put the icing on the cake and a sold-out GIO Stadium has erupted. An error put the hosts back on the attack and Owen Pattie darted from dummy half before hitting Josh Papalii with a short ball for a try in his 319th game for the Raiders. The Canberra faithful have responded, with a "Papa" chant ringing around the ground. Raiders 30 - Rabbitohs 12

68th minute: The Rabbitohs quest for a late comeback has just got tougher, with Cody Walker out for the match with a groin injury. The five-eighth was playing his first game since Round 7 and is facing another stint on the sidelines. Raiders 24 - Rabbitohs 12.

64th minute: The Raiders are coming home with a wet sail, with Ethan Strange dominating with ball in hand and Jamal Fogarty picking apart the Rabbitohs with his boot. The halfback has laid the foundation for another try with a pinpoint bomb, Seb Kris knocking it back for Hudson Young, who offloaded to Simi Sasagi for the try. Raiders 24 - Rabbitohs 12.

58th minute: The Raiders have their first lead of the afternoon after a barnstorming set of six. Fullback Kaeo Weeks caught the ball a metre out from his own try line, before multiple strong carries saw Jamal Fogarty kick the ball from the attacking 30m line. Alex Johnston couldn't field the bomb, Jamie Humphreys couldn't gather the loose ball and Zac Hosking pounced to put his team in front.

In other news, South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker has left the field and headed straight up the tunnel with an undisclosed injury. The veteran is playing his first match since injuring his calf in Round 7. Raiders 18 - Rabbitohs 12.

50th minute: The Raiders will not go down without a fight and Ethan Strange has danced his way past the Rabbitohs defence to score his second try of the afternoon. The five-eighth then kicked a tough conversion in the rain to level the scores. Raiders 12 - Rabbitohs 12.

Kick-off: We are back for what promises to be a thrilling second half in the nation's capital. For the weather watchers among us, it is cold, wet and windy in Canberra today. The mercury is hovering around 4 degrees, but with the wind blowing, the feels like temperature is -4. Steady rain fell throughout the first half and while there was a chance for snow, it has so far held off. Raiders 6 - Rabbitohs 12

Half-time: That's 40 minutes in the books at a frigid GIO Stadium, with the Rabbitohs holding on to a six-point lead at the break. The visitors burst out of the blocks, with Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker pulling the strings as they jumped out to a 12-0 lead. A Joseph Tapine tackle on Mitchell helped swing the momentum in the Raiders favour and they had the better of the opportunities throughout the final 15 minutes. The pressure eventually led to points when Ethan Strange snuck over on the stroke of half-time. Raiders 6 - Rabbitohs 12.

38th minute: It's taken nearly the entire half but the Raiders are on the board. The hosts continued to build pressure and generated multiple repeat sets, with South Sydney eventually cracking when Ethan Strange beat Jayden Sullivan and burrowed his way over. Raiders 6 - Rabbitohs 12.

32nd minute: The match has swung back towards the Raiders in the past 10 minutes and they've generated a handful of attacking changes but so far have not been able to break through. The latest was the closest they've came, with Seb Kris streaking down the left sideline before passing back inside for Ethan Strange. The five-eighth drew Latrell Mitchell, whose attempt at an intercept was enough to force Simi Sasagi to drop a pass that would have sent him over for a try. Raiders 0 Rabbitohs 12.

25th minute: Raiders winger Savelio Tamele has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a knee injury. Medical staff are confident he has not suffered an ACL tear, but he will be sent for scans to determine the extent of the injury. Raiders 0 - Rabbitohs 12.

16th minute: It didn't take long for the visitors to make the most of the attacking territory, with Cody Walker producing a floating pass to send Alex Johnston over for his 10th try from his last 13 games against the Rabbitohs. Raiders 0 - Rabbitohs 12.

14th minute: The Raiders task has just got tougher, with winger Savelio Tamale injuring his leg in a tackle. The youngster spilled the ball in the process, putting the Rabbitohs back on the attack. Tamale was helped from the field and replaced by Simi Sasagi, with the hosts forced into a backline reshuffle. Raiders 0 - Rabbitohs 8.

10th minute: It's been all South Sydney through the first 10 minutes, with the Rabbitohs forcing a line drop out to keep the pressure on their opponents. A set restart followed, before Hudson Young was penalised for a high tackle and Latrell Mitchell kicked a penalty goal. Raiders 0 - Rabbitohs 8.

5th minute: The Rabbitohs have silenced the Raiders faithful with an early try. A penalty put the visitors on the attack and NSW hopeful Keaon Koloamatangi charged over from close range. The forward has dominated since shifting to the middle in the past month and he's made a good start in his bid to play his way into a Blues jumper for Origin II. Raiders 0 - Rabbitohs 6.

Kick off: Josh Papalii has run out for his club record-breaking 319th game in the lime green at a sold-out GIO Stadium in Canberra. The Raiders can climb to the top of the ladder with a win, while the Rabbitohs can return to the top eight if they topple their opponents this afternoon. Raiders 0 - Rabbitohs 0.

Stats that matter:

• The Raiders have won five of their past six games against the Rabbitohs.
• Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored nine tries in 12 games against the Raiders.
• Raiders second-rower Hudson Young has scored 10 tries in his last 10 NRL games.
• Rabbitohs second-rower Euan Aitken will play his 200th NRL game.
• Raiders veteran Josh Papalii will break the club’s all-time appearance record of 318 games.

Late mail: No changes for the Raiders, who will line up 1-17, however Wayne Bennett has made a pair of late changes on game day for the Rabbitohs. Campbell Graham has been ruled out with back spasms, with Tyrone Munro coming in for his first match since Round 1. Bennett has also switched up his halves, with Jayden Sullivan to start and Jamie Humphreys reverting to the interchange. Star veterans Cody Walker and Jack Wighton have been cleared to return from a calf injury.