‘Writing us off’: English champs stun Penrith in ‘unbelievable’ scenes

News.com.au - 18/02
English champions St Helens have stunned the reigning NRL champions the Penrith Panthers, sealing victory in a stunning golden point finish.

English champions St Helens have stunned the reigning NRL champions the Penrith Panthers, sealing victory in a stunning golden point finish.

St Helens came into the clash with four straight premierships under their belt, while the mountain men have gone back-to-back in the NRL.

But St Helens’ win makes it the first time since 1994, or 29 years, that an English side has claimed the win on Aussie soil.

Back then it was Leeds beating Brisbane 20-14 in Brisbane.

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