Manly Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Does Newcastle Knights’ famous win over North Queensland Cowboys in Las Vegas represent a turning point for 2025’s worst NRL team or will Manly Sea Eagles bring them crashing back down to earth?
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Manly Sea Eagles team news
A calf injury sidelines prop Sio Siua Taukeiaho, with Kobe Hetherington set to take his place in the Manly Sea Eagles' line-up for this encounter.
Squad: Tom Trbojevic, Jason Saab, Tolutau Koula, Reuben Garrick, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks, Jamal Fogarty, Taniela Paseka, Jake Simpkin, Kobe Hetherington, Haumole Olakau'atu, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Joey Walsh, Nathan Brown, Ethan Bullemor, Paul Bryan, Brandon Wakeham, Josh Feledy, Corey Waddell, Jackson Shereb, Simione Laiafi
Team lists for round two can be found here
Newcastle Knights team news
After damaging his knee against the North Queensland Cowboys, Fletcher Sharpe has been ruled out here for Newcastle Knights
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Sandon Smith, Dylan Brown, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Dylan Lucas, Jermaine McEwen, Tyson Frizell, Thomas Cant, Mat Croker, Pasami Saulo, Francis Manuleleua, Fletcher Hunt, Harrison Graham, Tyson Gamble, Cody Hopwood, James Schiller
Team lists for round two can be found here
Manly Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights prediction
After a thoroughly miserable 2025 that saw them lose 18 of 24 matches and finish rock bottom of the NRL table, Newcastle Knights can be forgiven for any exuberant celebrations in ‘Sin City’, as they began the 2026 season with victory, beating North Queensland Cowboys 28-18. They head back on the road for this next battle, with Manly Sea Eagles needing to pick themselves back up.
The home team suffered heartbreak against Canberra Raiders, losing via golden point and the manner of being beaten in such fashion must weigh hard on their squad. But the NRL is a great leveller and always gives you a quick chance to come back strongly. This Manly Sea Eagles squad are a tough unit full of very impressive players. Backing them to get it done on this occasion is worth considering.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights tip: Manly Sea Eagles to win
