New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
by Alex Sarwar ·
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With Sydney Roosters losing to the Dolphins on Saturday, New Zealand Warriors can cement a top two finish by beating Newcastle Knights.
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New Zealand Warriors team news
Both Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin are set to be rested by New Zealand Warriors, who are expected to hand a debut to Jett Cleary.
Squad: Taine Tuaupiki, Luke Laulilii, Ali Leiataua, Leka Halasima, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Luke Hanson, Jett Cleary, James Fisher-Harris, Wayde Egan, Mitchell Barnett, Kurt Capewell, Jacob Laban, Erin Clark, Sam Healey, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Demitric Vaimauga, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Adam Pompey, Morgan Gannon, Makaia Tafua
Newcastle Knights team news
Phoenix Crossland is absent with a knee injury, whilst Newcastle Knights are also without both Tyson Frizell and Dom Young through suspension.
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Fletcher Hunt, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Sandon Smith, Jacob Saifiti, Harrison Graham, Trey Mooney, Jermaine McEwen, Francis Manuleleua, Mat Croker, Thomas Cant, Cody Hopwood, Lachlan Crouch, Pasami Saulo, Toby Winter, Diesel Hagan, Kyle McCarthy
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights prediction
New Zealand Warriors have all the motivation they need after Sydney Roosters’ result and now it’s about the Warriors doing their job. Newcastle Knights are inside the top eight and will be guaranteed to stay there provided they pick up victory here. But that will be a difficult ask against one of the best teams in NRL this season.
With four straight wins under their belts and 40 points or more scored in three of those games, the Warriors have stepped up a gear lately, particularly from an offensive perspective. It’s this attacking proficiency that should see them overwhelm the Knights and secure another important victory.
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights tip: New Zealand Warriors to win
