The Panthers and Cowboys finished locked at 30-30 after a dramatic Golden Point draw, with North Queensland storming back from a 12-point deficit in the final minutes.
PNG winger Robert Derby redeemed a mistake-filled night by scoring a crucial late try, followed by a stunning 60-metre effort from captain Tom Dearden to tie the game.
Despite Penrith dominating field position and rookie Blaize Talagi contributing four try assists and a try of his own, the Cowboys’ late surge sent the game to extra time, where neither side could find a winning point in the 90-minute thriller.
