Knights vs Warriors
Round 3 2026, Saturday 21 March 2026
Verdict: Warriors by 2
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Result: Warriors 38 defeated Knights 12 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 21 Mar, 3:00pm AEDT
- Venue
- McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
- Ladder going in
- Knights 4th, Warriors 2nd
- Referee
- Liam Kennedy
- Crowd
- 21,682
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Knights 17%83% Warriors
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Warriors | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Warriors | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Warriors | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Knights | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Warriors | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Warriors | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Warriors | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Warriors | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Warriors | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Warriors | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Knights | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Warriors | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | 4th | WW | -3.8 |
| Warriors | 2nd | WW | +2.7 |
Last five games
Knights
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | at Sea Eagles | W 36–16 |
| Round 1 | v Cowboys | W 28–18 |
| Round 27 2025 | at Eels | L 10–66 |
| Round 26 2025 | at Sharks | L 16–40 |
| Round 25 2025 | v Broncos | L 12–46 |
Warriors
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | v Raiders | W 40–6 |
| Round 1 | v Roosters | W 42–18 |
| Finals Week 1 2025 | v Panthers | L 8–24 |
| Round 27 2025 | at Sea Eagles | L 26–27 |
| Round 26 2025 | v Eels | L 22–26 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi-Finals | Warriors v Knights | 10–12 | Eden Park |
| 2026 | Round 26 | Warriors v Knights | 46–32 | Go Media Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 20 | Knights v Warriors | 15–20 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 8 | Warriors v Knights | 26–12 | Apollo Projects Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 9 | Knights v Warriors | 14–8 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 4 | Warriors v Knights | 20–12 | Go Media Stadium |
Team lists
Knights
- 1 Fletcher Hunt Fullback
- 2 Dominic Young Winger
- 3 Dane Gagai Centre
- 4 Bradman Best Centre
- 5 Greg Marzhew Winger
- 7 Sandon Smith Halfback
- 8 Jacob Saifiti (c) Prop
- 9 Phoenix Crossland Hooker
- 10 Trey Mooney Prop
- 11 Dylan Lucas 2nd Row
- 12 Jermaine McEwen 2nd Row
- 13 Tyson Frizell (c) Interchange
- 14 Thomas Cant Interchange
- 15 Mat Croker Lock
- 16 Pasami Saulo Interchange
- 17 Francis Manuleleua Interchange
- 18 Tyson Gamble Five-Eighth
- 19 Harrison Graham Reserve
- 21 Cody Hopwood Reserve
Coach: Justin Holbrook
Warriors
- 1 Taine Tuaupiki Fullback
- 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Winger
- 3 Ali Leiataua Centre
- 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck Winger
- 6 Luke Hanson Five-Eighth
- 7 Tanah Boyd Halfback
- 8 James Fisher-Harris (c) Prop
- 9 Wayde Egan Hooker
- 10 Jackson Ford Prop
- 11 Leka Halasima Centre
- 12 Jacob Laban 2nd Row
- 13 Erin Clark Lock
- 14 Sam Healey Interchange
- 15 Demitric Vaimauga Interchange
- 16 Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserve
- 17 Marata Niukore Interchange
- 18 Morgan Gannon 2nd Row
- 20 Alofiana Khan-Pereira Reserve
- 23 Mitchell Barnett Interchange
Coach: Andrew Webster
In Luke Hanson, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki
Out Adam Pompey, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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 -3.8 and Warriors +2.7 on our scale, a gap of 6.5 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Knights
- Tries Fletcher Hunt 3', Greg Marzhew 65'
- Goals 2/2
- Half-time 6
- Warriors
- Tries Erin Clark 12', Jackson Ford 29', Leka Halasima 38', James Fisher-Harris 51', Tanah Boyd 54', Luke Hanson 80'
- Goals 5/6, pen Tanah Boyd 25', Taine Tuaupiki 76'
- Half-time 18
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.