The Gold Coast Titans narrowly missed a record-breaking comeback against reigning NRL champions Penrith, falling 26-30 in extra time during a dramatic Round 22 clash at Cbus Super Stadium.
Trailing by 24 points early in the second half, the Titans surged back with inspired play from Jayden Campbell and key tries from Brian Kelly, Sam Verrills, and Phil Sami.
The match took a controversial turn when a Panthers trainer walked in front of Campbell moments before a crucial conversion, which he subsequently missed.
Nathan Cleary’s long-range drop goal forced extra time, where Casey McLean sealed victory for Penrith, though the trainer’s interference is likely to draw official scrutiny.
