Newcastle Knights vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
Two of the most in-form teams in the NRL face off on Sunday as the Newcastle Knights host the Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium.
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Newcastle Knights team news
Squad: 1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Fletcher Hunt 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Sandon Smith 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker Bench: 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Cody Hopwood 17. Thomas Cant 18. Lachlan Crouch 19. Francis Manuleleua Reserves: 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Tyson Gamble 22. Elijah Leaumoana
Dolphins team news
Squad: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Bradley Schneider 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles Bench: 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Tom Gilbert 16. Ray Stone 17. Brian Pouniu 18. Sebastian Su'a 19. John Fineanganofo Reserves: 20. Sam Elliott 21. LJ Nonu 22. Zac Garton
Newcastle Knights vs Dolphins prediction
Although it wasn't pretty, Newcastle Knights continued their winning ways last week with a 12-6 victory against Wests Tigers, and that is now six wins from their last seven games in the NRL.
Even more impressive though, are the Dolphins, who have now won eight successive contests as they continue to solidify their place in the top eight.
Kristian Woolf's side were narrow 26-24 victors against the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium last time out, although a nasty injury to halfback Isaiya Katoa certainly left a bitter taste.
This is an intriguing contest between two form teams, and fans could be treated to a real spectacle at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Knights are slightly less impacted by losing players to Origin duty ahead of this fixture, but they weren't at their best last week and we just fancy the Dolphins to continue their winning run.
Newcastle Knights vs Dolphins tip: Dolphins to win
