The Panthers were almost back to full strength this week but once again started slowly, trailing the Rams 16-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Centre Rebekah Tong was at the forefront of a spirited fightback from the Panthers, in the second term, with the two sides subsequently locked together at 28-28 at the half time break.

Panther's leading youngster Taylah Clark helped her team maintain their scoring momentum during the third term to set up the home team's eventual 12-point win.

As per their opening round victory over the Hunters, once again every member of the Panthers team would eventually get onto the score sheet during the game.

The Panthers are on the road this weekend, heading to the Bridgecoast Stadium in Terrigal to play the Central Coast Crusaders.

Penrith Panthers 64 (Rebekah Tong 13, Taylah Clark 11) def Dubbo Rams 52 (C Gordon 17 points, M Hall 9)