Penrith Panthers forward Thomas Jenkins was sent to the sin bin for a deliberate foul as his side battled to beat the Parramatta Eels 24-22 on July 23, 2026.
Jenkins’ foul sparked two separate sending-off moments during the match, one in each half.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary later joked about the mix-up, mentioning the global tournament during the full-time comments.
The side overcame the penalties to claim a late fightback win, with Jenkins’ rap sheet added under curious circumstances.