Knights vs Titans
Round 24 2026, Sunday 16 August 2026
Verdict: Knights by 12
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Result: Knights 36 defeated Titans 26 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 16 Aug, 2:00pm AEST
- Venue
- McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
- Ladder going in
- Knights 6th, Titans 15th
- Referee
- Liam Kennedy
- Crowd
- 20,003
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Knights 100%0% Titans
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Knights | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Knights | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Knights | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Knights | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Knights | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Knights | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Knights | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Knights | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Knights | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Knights | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Knights | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Knights | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 6th | LLLWW | +1.3 |
| Titans | 15th | LWWLL | -6.4 |
Last five games
Knights
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 23 | at Raiders | W 30–24 |
| Round 22 | at Broncos | W 30–6 |
| Round 21 | v Roosters | L 22–23 |
| Round 20 | at Sharks | L 18–20 |
| Round 19 | at Rabbitohs | L 24–26 |
Titans
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 23 | v Cowboys | L 8–30 |
| Round 22 | v Warriors | L 6–42 |
| Round 21 | at Dragons | W 38–18 |
| Round 20 | v Sea Eagles | W 38–32 |
| Round 19 | at Storm | L 18–22 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 11 | Titans v Knights | 12–36 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 10 | Knights v Titans | 20–24 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 3 | Titans v Knights | 26–6 | Cbus Super Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 26 | Knights v Titans | 36–14 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 11 | Titans v Knights | 24–28 | Suncorp Stadium |
Team lists
Knights
- 1 Kalyn Ponga (c) Fullback
- 2 Dominic Young Winger
- 3 Dane Gagai Centre
- 5 Greg Marzhew Winger
- 6 Fletcher Sharpe Five-Eighth
- 7 Sandon Smith Halfback
- 8 Cody Hopwood Prop
- 9 Phoenix Crossland Hooker
- 10 Trey Mooney Prop
- 11 Jermaine McEwen 2nd Row
- 12 Francis Manuleleua 2nd Row
- 13 Mat Croker Lock
- 14 Harrison Graham Reserve
- 15 Tyson Frizell Interchange
- 16 Lachlan Crouch Interchange
- 17 Thomas Cant Interchange
- 18 Fletcher Hunt Centre
- 19 Pasami Saulo Reserve
- 22 Toby Winter Interchange
Coach: Justin Holbrook
In Phoenix Crossland
Titans
- 1 Keano Kini Fullback
- 3 Jojo Fifita Centre
- 4 AJ Brimson Centre
- 5 Phillip Sami Winger
- 6 Jayden Campbell Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Ilias Halfback
- 8 Moeaki Fotuaika (c) Prop
- 9 Oliver Pascoe Hooker
- 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (c) Prop
- 11 Josh Patston 2nd Row
- 12 Beau Fermor 2nd Row
- 13 Chris Randall Lock
- 14 Kurtis Morrin Interchange
- 15 Klese Haas Interchange
- 16 Cooper Bai Interchange
- 17 Bodhi Sharpley Interchange
- 18 Sam Verrills Reserve
- 19 Jaylan De Groot Winger
- 21 Siale Faeamani Reserve
Coach: Josh Hannay
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Knights rated +1.3 and Titans -6.4 on our scale, a gap of 7.7 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Knights
- Tries Dane Gagai 4', Greg Marzhew 7', Dane Gagai 17', Fletcher Hunt 48', Fletcher Sharpe 60', Greg Marzhew 69', Fletcher Sharpe 74'
- Goals 4/7
- Half-time 16
- Titans
- Tries Beau Fermor 32', Jayden Campbell 36', Kurtis Morrin 56', Beau Fermor 77', Lachlan Ilias 78'
- Goals 3/5
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.