Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Newcastle Knights are out to make it six home wins in a row as they face Sydney Roosters.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
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Newcastle Knights team news
Dean Gagai is ruled out with a calf injury but Newcastle Knights do have Cody Hopwood back following his own calf issue.
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dominic Young, Fletcher Hunt, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Dylan Brown, Tyson Frizell, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Dylan Lucas, Francis Manuleleua, Mat Croker, Sandon Smith, Cody Hopwood, Lachlan Crouch, Thomas Cant, Harrison Graham, Brodie Jones, Kyle McCarthy, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Connor Votano
Sydney Roosters team news
James Tedesco is back for Sydney Roosters after a head injury ruled him out of their last game, whilst Robert Toia also returns.
Squad: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Billy Smith, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher, Siua Wong, Victor Radley, Hugo Savala, Salesi Foketi, Egan Butcher, Connor Watson, Cody Ramsey, Taylor Losalu, Benaiah Ioelu, Tommy Talau, Toby Rodwell
Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters prediction
Whilst Newcastle Knights have lost their last two games, both of those were on the road. They are a significantly better side when playing at McDonald Jones Stadium, which is reflected by their recent home record. Each of the Knights’ last five matches in front of their own fans have ended in victory for them, so it underlines the challenge ahead for Sydney Roosters.
The Roosters are in fabulous form, with four straight wins to their name. Defensively, they’ve been outstanding but when considering the rigours of an NRL campaign, sustaining such a run is so difficult. If anyone can halt them, it would be Newcastle on their own patch, so consider backing the Knights here.
Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters tip: Newcastle Knights to win
