Rabbitohs vs Knights
Finals Week 1 2026, Friday 11 September 2026
Verdict: Rabbitohs by 9
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Result: Knights 20 defeated Rabbitohs 10 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 11 Sep, 7:50pm AEST
- Venue
- Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- Ladder going in
- Rabbitohs 6th, Knights 7th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 28,152
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Rabbitohs 92%8% Knights
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Frances Howe | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Knights | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Rabbitohs | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbitohs | 6th | WWLWW | +4.2 |
| Knights | 7th | WWWLL | -0.3 |
Last five games
Rabbitohs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 27 | v Roosters | W 50–20 |
| Round 26 | at Titans | W 42–22 |
| Round 25 | v Warriors | L 26–45 |
| Round 24 | at Bulldogs | W 22–6 |
| Round 23 | v Eels | W 28–24 |
Knights
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 26 | at Warriors | L 32–46 |
| Round 25 | v Sea Eagles | L 24–44 |
| Round 24 | v Titans | W 36–26 |
| Round 23 | at Raiders | W 30–24 |
| Round 22 | at Broncos | W 30–6 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 19 | Rabbitohs v Knights | 26–24 | Accor Stadium |
| 2026 | Round 9 | Knights v Rabbitohs | 42–38 | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 9 | Rabbitohs v Knights | 4–30 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 25 | Rabbitohs v Knights | 16–36 | Accor Stadium |
Team lists
Rabbitohs
- 1 Matthew Dufty Fullback
- 2 Alex Johnston Winger
- 3 Latrell Mitchell Centre
- 4 Jack Wighton Centre
- 5 Campbell Graham Winger
- 6 Cody Walker Five-Eighth
- 7 Jayden Sullivan Halfback
- 8 Tevita Tatola Prop
- 9 Brandon Smith Hooker
- 10 Keaon Koloamatangi Prop
- 11 David Fifita 2nd Row
- 12 Tallis Duncan 2nd Row
- 13 Cameron Murray (c) Lock
- 14 Jye Gray Interchange
- 15 Lachlan Hubner Interchange
- 16 Sean Keppie Interchange
- 17 Jamie Humphreys Interchange
- 18 Adam Elliott Reserve
- 19 Latrell Siegwalt Reserve
Coach: Wayne Bennett
Knights
- 1 Kalyn Ponga (c) Fullback
- 2 Dominic Young Winger
- 3 Dane Gagai Centre
- 4 Bradman Best Centre
- 5 Greg Marzhew Winger
- 6 Fletcher Sharpe Five-Eighth
- 7 Sandon Smith Halfback
- 8 Tyson Frizell Prop
- 9 Phoenix Crossland Hooker
- 10 Cody Hopwood Prop
- 11 Jermaine McEwen 2nd Row
- 12 Francis Manuleleua 2nd Row
- 13 Mat Croker Lock
- 14 Harrison Graham Interchange
- 15 Lachlan Crouch Interchange
- 16 Pasami Saulo Interchange
- 17 Thomas Cant Interchange
- 18 Fletcher Hunt Reserve
- 19 Toby Winter Reserve
Coach: Justin Holbrook
In Dominic Young, Phoenix Crossland, Tyson Frizell
Out Fletcher Hunt, Jacob Saifiti, Trey Mooney
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, Rabbitohs rated +4.2 and Knights -0.3 on our scale, a gap of 4.5 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Rabbitohs
- Tries Campbell Graham 35', Jye Gray 74'
- Goals 1/2
- Half-time 6
- Knights
- Tries Jermaine McEwen 4', Dane Gagai 25', Jermaine McEwen 61', Dominic Young 65'
- Goals 2/4
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.