The Parramatta Junior Rugby League and Panthers Juniors participated in the Battle of the West for the first time since 2017 over the weekend.
The Battle of the West groups the Panthers Juniors Premiership Winners against the Parramatta Junior Rugby League team that progressed the furthest in its Central West or Metro Conference Competition.
Games were played over two days from Under 13s to Under 21s, between both males and females from Division 1 to Division 3 (where applicable).
The Parramatta Junior Rugby League would like to acknowledge the spirit in which the matches were played across the 20 games.
After 15 contested games on Saturday, Panthers Juniors had obtained a 9 to 6 lead, and with 5 games to be played on Sunday, Parramatta would need to win all matches to win or 4 matches to tie.
Leading into the last game of the Battle of the West, Panthers Juniors had a 10-9 lead.
The last match was an Under 21s representative match with players selected from multiple teams within each District.
Across the Division 1 games in each age group, the Eels won a total of six games to three to Penrith.
Parramatta were victorious in the U21s and locked up the tally at 10 wins a piece.
The Parramatta Junior Rugby League would like to acknowledge:
- Panthers Juniors Board, Staff & Volunteers
- Host Clubs Minchinbury Jets and Windsor Wolves
- the Penrith and Parramatta District Rugby League Referees’ Associations
- the Video Recorders & Commentators
- all Players and Team Staff that participated across the weekend
The Parramatta Junior Rugby League looks forward to hosting the Battle of the West in 2025.
Results in order of games played:
| Age/Division | Parramatta Representative | Score | Panthers Representative | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 13 Division 3 | Hills Bulls | 24 | Windsor Wolves | 22 | Parramatta |
| Under 14 Girls Division 1 | Wentworthville United | 10 | Western City Tigers | 24 | Panthers |
| Under 13 Division 2 | Guildford Owls | 12 | Blacktown Workers | 20 | Panthers |
| Under 14 Girls Division 2 | Mounties | 22 | Brothers Penrith | 16 | Parramatta |
| Under 13 Division 1 | Wentworthville United | 18 | St Marys | 14 | Parramatta |
| Under 16 Girls Division 2 | All Saints Toongabbie Tigers | 46 | Brothers Penrith | 20 | Parramatta |
| Under 14 Division 3 | Greystanes Devils | 4 | St Marys | 64 | Panthers |
| Under 16 Girls Division 1 | Cabramatta | 32 | St Marys | 12 | Parramatta |
| Under 14 Division 2 | Kellyville Bushrangers | 16 | Western City Tigers | 26 | Panthers |
| Under 15 Division 3 | Marconi Mustangs | 10 | Brothers Penrith | 50 | Panthers |
| Under 14 Division 1 | All Saints Toongabbie Tigers | 30 | St Marys | 4 | Parramatta |
| Under 15 Division 2 | Guildford Owls | 10 | Brothers Penrith | 20 | Panthers |
| Under 15 Division 1 | Hills Bulls | 10 | Colyton Colts | 12 | Panthers |
| Under 16 Division 2 | Wentworthville United | 6 | Riverstone Razorbacks | 24 | Panthers |
| Under 16 Division 1 | Hills Bulls | 12 | Minchinbury Jets | 28 | Panthers |
| Under 17 Division 2 | Cabramatta | 0 | Windsor Wolves | 22 | Panthers |
| Under 17 Division 1 | Hills Bulls | 22 | St Marys | 20 | Parramatta |
| Under 19 Division 2 | Cabramatta | 24 | Riverstone Razorbacks | 16 | Parramatta |
| Under 19 Division 1 | Rouse Hill Rhinos | 28 | Colyton Colts | 20 | Parramatta |
| 21s Rep Game | Selected Squad | 30 | Selected Squad | 18 | Parramatta |
