[4] Penrith defeated Parramatta Eels in the 2022 NRL Grand Final, which qualified them for the 2023 World Club Challenge.

[8] Despite the forecast, a large storm hit the stadium shortly before kick-off, with torrential rain falling for a lot of the match.

St Helens scored twice early through Jack Welsby and Konrad Hurrell, eventually taking a 10-0 lead to half time.

St Helens eventually won the match 13–12, after a knock on from Penrith gave Saints possession near the halfway line, before Lewis Dodd kicked the winning drop goal.

The match was broadcast in Australia on subscription television channel Fox League and streamed via Kayo Sports.