St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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St. George Illawarra Dragons have had two weeks to dwell on their thrashing at the hands of Sydney Roosters and are expected to fly out of the traps against Newcastle Knights.
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St. George Illawarra Dragons team news
Two players have been taken out of the St. George Illawarra Dragons squad, those being Hayden Buchanan and Luciano Leilua. However, Dylan Egan is back from injury as is Clint Gutherson.
Squad: Clinton Gutherson, Setu Tu, Moses Suli, Valentine Holmes, Mathew Feagai, Daniel Atkinson, Kade Reed, Emre Guler, Damien Cook, Toby Couchman, Dylan Egan, Ryan Couchman, Hamish Stewart, Josh Kerr, Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga, Blake Lawrie, Jacob Halangahu, Kyle Flanagan, Tyrell Sloan, Lyhkan King-Togia, Hame Sele, Christian Tuipulotu
Newcastle Knights team news
Newcastle Knights have brought three players into their squad with Harrison Graham, Kyle McCarthy and James Schiller all included for the visitors here.
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Dylan Brown, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Dylan Lucas, Jermaine McEwen, Mat Croker, Sandon Smith, Tyson Frizell, Pasami Saulo, Francis Manuleleua, Harrison Graham, Fletcher Hunt, Cody Hopwood, Kyle McCarthy, James Schiller
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights prediction
Newcastle Knights got back to winning ways last weekend, defeating South Sydney Rabbitohs 42-38 in a high-scoring thriller to snap a run of three straight losses. Whilst there are still question marks regarding the Knights’ defence with over 35 points conceded across each of their last four, they boast an offense capable of masking those flaws.
St. George Illawarra Dragons had lost eight from eight prior to their bye-week and currently sit right down at the foot of the table. Whilst the two weeks of rest and build-up to this fixture should see them fresh and ready to take the game to Newcastle Knights from minute one, it may not take long for this Knights attack to assert their authority. They are a stronger team all over the field and have to be favoured over the rock-bottom Dragons.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights tip: Newcastle Knights to win
