Warriors vs Knights
Semi-Finals 2026, Sunday 20 September 2026
Verdict: Warriors by 8
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Result: Knights 12 defeated Warriors 10 ✗ Tip wrong
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sun 20 Sep, 4:05pm AEST
- Venue
- Eden Park, Auckland
- Ladder going in
- Warriors 2nd, Knights 7th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 48,511
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Warriors 75%25% Knights
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Warriors | ✗ |
| Chris Barrett | Warriors | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Warriors | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Knights | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Warriors | ✗ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Warriors | ✗ |
| Billie Eder | Knights | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Warriors | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Warriors | ✗ |
| Andrew Johns | Knights | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Warriors | ✗ |
| Neil Breen | Warriors | ✗ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2nd | WWWWL | +9.1 |
| Knights | 7th | WWLLW | +0.8 |
Last five games
Warriors
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Finals Week 1 | v Dolphins | L 16–26 |
| Round 27 | v Sea Eagles | W 31–30 |
| Round 26 | v Knights | W 46–32 |
| Round 25 | at Rabbitohs | W 45–26 |
| Round 24 | at Broncos | W 40–6 |
Knights
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Finals Week 1 | at Rabbitohs | W 20–10 |
| 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 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 26 | Warriors v Knights | 46–32 | Go Media Stadium |
| 2026 | Round 3 | Knights v Warriors | 12–38 | McDonald Jones 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
Warriors
- 1 Taine Tuaupiki Fullback
- 2 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Winger
- 3 Ali Leiataua Centre
- 4 Adam Pompey Reserve
- 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira Interchange
- 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita Five-Eighth
- 7 Te Maire Martin Halfback
- 8 James Fisher-Harris (c) Prop
- 9 Wayde Egan Hooker
- 10 Mitchell Barnett (c) Prop
- 11 Kurt Capewell 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Laban 2nd Row
- 13 Erin Clark Lock
- 14 Sam Healey Reserve
- 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith Interchange
- 16 Demitric Vaimauga Interchange
- 17 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava Interchange
- 22 Leka Halasima Centre
- 23 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Winger
Coach: Andrew Webster
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 Reserve
- 18 Fletcher Hunt Reserve
- 22 Dylan Lucas Interchange
Coach: Justin Holbrook
Same 17 as last game (Finals Week 1 v Rabbitohs)
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, Warriors rated +9.1 and Knights +0.8 on our scale, a gap of 8.3 points at a ground neither club calls home.
Scoring
- Warriors
- Tries Leka Halasima 12', Leka Halasima 69'
- Goals 1/2
- Half-time 6
- Knights
- Tries Fletcher Sharpe 28', Dominic Young 44'
- Goals 2/2
- Half-time 6
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.