The Warriors rugby league side has defeated the third-placed Cronulla Sharks 18-4 and climbed back into the top eight of the NRL competition.
Meanwhile a maiden finals appearance is still within reach for the Gold Coast Titans after they prevailed 26-20 against North Queensland.
Also Penrith bounced back from their demoralising defeat to Canberra with a 52-16 thumping of the hapless Bulldogs.
The Panthers moved to seventh with the win, but still face a tough assignment to finish in the top eight with matches against Melbourne, the Warriors and Manly in the final three rounds.
