The NRL Belt · reign 58

Penrith Panthers

Took the belt from South Sydney Rabbitohs, 14–12, on October 3, 2021. Lost it to Parramatta Eels, 22–20, on May 6, 2022.

8Defenses

215Days

7thReign for the team

+4Closest call · Mar 18, 2022

18.8Average winning margin

1stLongest of 114 reigns, by days

2ndMost defenses of 114 reigns

How it started

Took the belt from South Sydney Rabbitohs, 14–12, on October 3, 2021.

How it ended

Lost it to Parramatta Eels, 22–20, on May 6, 2022.

Defended against

Sea EaglesDragonsKnightsRabbitohsBulldogsBroncosRaidersTitans

2021: Penrith Panthers finished 24–4–0, 1st of 16 by record; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 9 times that season.
2022: Penrith Panthers finished 23–4–0, 1st of 16 by record; 9 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 9 times that season.

margins from Penrith Panthers’ side

Belt game	Date	Result	Margin
127	Oct 3, 2021	Penrith Panthers beat South Sydney Rabbitohs 14–12 Game →	+2	Title change
128	Mar 10, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat Manly Sea Eagles 28–6	+22	Defense
129	Mar 18, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat St George Illawarra Dragons 20–16	+4	Defense
130	Mar 26, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat Newcastle Knights 38–20	+18	Defense
131	Apr 1, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat South Sydney Rabbitohs 26–12	+14	Defense
132	Apr 10, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat Canterbury Bulldogs 32–12	+20	Defense
133	Apr 15, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat Brisbane Broncos 40–12	+28	Defense
134	Apr 24, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat Canberra Raiders 36–6	+30	Defense
135	Apr 29, 2022	Penrith Panthers beat Gold Coast Titans 18–4	+14	Defense
136	May 6, 2022	Parramatta Eels beat Penrith Panthers 22–20	−2	Title change