Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Sydney Roosters are out to make it three consecutive NRL wins as they host Newcastle Knights
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Sydney Roosters team news
Sydney Roosters face an anxious wait regarding the fitness of Billy Smith, with the centre having been named in the squad but remaining a double due to his knee problem.
Squad: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Siua Wong, Victor Radley, Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher, Salesi Foketi, Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Benaiah Ioelu, Egan Butcher, Billy Smith
Newcastle Knights team news
Newcastle Knights are without a significant number of players for their trip to the Roosters, with Bradman Best, Tyson Frizell, Dylan Lucas and Kalyn Ponga all missing through injury.
Squad: Fletcher Sharpe, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Fletcher Hunt, Greg Marzhew, Sandon Smith, Dylan Brown, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Thomas Cant, Jermaine McEwen, Mat Croker, Harrison Graham, Pasami Saulo, Cody Hopwood, Francis Manuleleua, Kyle McCarthy, Peter Hola, Tyson Gamble, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, James Schiller
Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights prediction
Sydney Roosters come into this game well-placed following a recent uptick in performances and results. Back-to-back victories with over 30 points racked up against Manly Sea Eagles and Cronulla Sharks is testament to that and with momentum firmly in their favour, Newcastle Knights have their work cut out to overcome their opponents here.
The Knights’ most recent away fixture saw them scorched defensively, giving up a whopping 42 points at the hands of Wests Tigers and their backline could well slip back into their shells with an early score from Sydney likely to open the floodgates. With home advantage in their favour, backing Sydney Roosters to maintain their winning streak is a move worth making.
Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights tip: Sydney Roosters to win
