MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 21, 2026
KNIGHTS
V
ROOSTERS
SYD WIN BY 1
22
FT
23
McDonald Jones
2026-07-24T08:00:00Z
Preview
Knights vs Roosters – Round 21, 2026
The Newcastle Knights face the Sydney Roosters in Round 21 of the 2026 NRL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Ladder Position
Previous 5 Games
Knights
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 17/7/26 | Sharks | L 20 - 18 |
| 12/7/26 | Rabbitohs | L 26 - 24 |
| 5/7/26 | Dolphins | W 13 - 12 |
| 28/6/26 | Wests Tigers | W 12 - 6 |
| 19/6/26 | Dragons | W 22 - 20 |
Roosters
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 17/7/26 | Storm | W 14 - 6 |
| 11/7/26 | Eels | W 28 - 12 |
| 26/6/26 | Broncos | W 18 - 24 |
| 21/6/26 | Sharks | W 27 - 8 |
| 12/6/26 | Dolphins | L 48 - 10 |
Match Summary
Knights
Roosters
| 4 | TRIES | 4 |
F. Manuleleua 22' M. Croker 28' D. Young 47' B. Best 71' | J. Tedesco 14' J. Tedesco 43' J. Tedesco 58' B. Smith 68' | |
| 3/4 | CONVERSIONS | 3/4 |
S. Smith 29' S. Smith 49' S. Smith 73' | S. Walker 16' S. Walker 59' S. Walker 69' | |
| 0/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOALS | 1/1 |
D. Cherry-Evans 77' | ||
| 10 | HALF TIME | 6 |
Team Stats
Knights
Roosters
Player Stats
Team Lists
Knights
Roosters
| Fullback |
| Wing |
| Centre |
| Centre |
| Wing |
| Five-eighth |
| Halfback |
| Prop |
| Hooker |
| Prop |
| Second Row |
| Second Row |
| Lock |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
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