Fiji Bati forward Viliame Kikau scored a try for the Penrith Panthers as they thrashed the Cronulla Sharks 48-0 in the NRL last night.

This is the Panthers 9th consecutive win in 9 rounds this season.

Panthers wing Charlie Staines scored a hat trick while James Fisher-Harris, Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton and Matthew Eisenhuth scored a try each.

The Panthers continue to lead the NRL standings with 18 points.

The Eels thumped the Roosters 31-18.

In other matches, the Raiders will face the Knights at 5 o'clock this afternoon, the Wests Tigers will take on the Titans at 7.30 tonight and the Cowboys will play the Broncos at 9.35 tonight.

[Source:  NRL]