1988 Panasonic Cup Quarter Final vs Eastern Suburbs Roosters:
Eastern Suburbs 16 (D. Trewhella, M. McLean, T. Gillmeister tries; D. Smith 2 goals) defeated
Newcastle 6 (T. Kemp try; M. McKiernan goal) at Parramatta Stadium, Wednesday night, April 27.
Referee: Graham Annesley. Halftime: Eastern Suburbs 10-0.
Goalkickers: McKiernan (Newcastle) 1/2, Smith (Eastern Suburbs) 2/4.
| Newcastle Knights: | Eastern Suburbs Roosters: |
|---|---|
| 1. Tony Kemp | 1. Wayne Portlock |
| 2. Jeff Doyle | 2. Steve Morris |
| 3. Glenn Miller | 3. Wayne Challis |
| 19. Robbie McCormack | 4. Tony Melrose |
| 5. Brian Quinton | 5. David Smith |
| 6. Gavin Hanrahan | 6. Brendan Hall |
| 7. Steve Fulmer | 7. Gary Wurth |
| 13. Tony Butterfield | 13. Danny Shephard |
| 12. Tony Townsend td> | 12. David Trewhella |
| 11. Brett Shore | 11. Pay Jarvis |
| 10. Michael McKiernan | 10. Mike McLean |
| 9. Greg Hayward | 9. John Elias |
| 8. Sam Stewart (c) | 8. Hugh McGahan |
| Replacements: | Replacements: |
| 15. George Mann | 15. David French |
| 16. Marc Glanville | 16. Trevor Gillmeister |
| 17. Steve Walters | 18. Wayne Marshall |
| Other Results: |
|---|
| Wednesday March 23: |
| South Sydney 6 defeated Cronulla Sutherland 2 at Parramatta Stadium. |
| Wednesday April 20: |
| St George 14 defeated Penrith 8 at Parramatta Stadium. |
| Wednesday April 27: |
| Balmain 14 defeated North Sydney 10 at Parramatta Stadium. |
| Semi Finals: |
| Wednesday May 4: |
| Balmain 19 defeated South Sydney 4 at Scully Park, Tamworth. |
| Wednesday May 18: |
| St George 18 defeated Eastern Suburbs 14 at Parramatta Stadium. |
| Final - Wednesday May 25: |
| St George 16 defeated Balmain 8 at Parramatta Stadium. |