Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Newcastle Knights are fading at the worst possible time and head to Brisbane Broncos looking to snap a three-match losing streak.
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Brisbane Broncos team news
Preston Riki is out for a while following surgery and while named in the squad, Gehamat Shibasaki is unlikely to be risked by Brisbane Broncos.
Squad: Reece Walsh, Josiah Karapani, Kotoni Staggs, Deine Mariner, Grant Anderson, Ezra Mam, Adam Reynolds, Va'a Semu, Cory Paix, Payne Haas, Xavier Willison, Jordan Riki, Patrick Carrigan, Billy Walters, Ben Talty, Jaiyden Hunt, Ben Hunt, Luke Gale, Hayze Perham, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jesse Arthars, Joshua Coric
Newcastle Knights team news
Captain Kalyn Ponga is expected to play and lead Newcastle Knights into battle with Dane Gagai and Jermaine McEwen also back.
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Sandon Smith, Cody Hopwood, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Jermaine McEwen, Francis Manuleleua, Mat Croker, Harrison Graham, Tyson Frizell, Thomas Cant, Brodie Jones, Fletcher Hunt, Lachlan Crouch, Toby Winter, Kyle McCarthy, Connor Votano
Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights prediction
Despite leading Brisbane Broncos by eight points, it’s been a nightmare recently for Newcastle Knights when it comes to results. They’ve lost their last three, all of which have been absolute heartbreakers, the Broncos losing by two points twice and a single point against Sydney Roosters. Being on the end of such results multiple times can have a real negative effect psychologically on their squad.
With that in mind, the door may just be open ajar for Brisbane Broncos, who boast home advantage in their favour. They’ve struggled for a much longer period than their opponents but if they can stay in this game and the doubts start creeping in for the Knights, it may well be that Brisbane end up picking them off.
Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights tip: Brisbane Broncos to win
