MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Knights vs Panthers – Round 8, 2026
The Newcastle Knights face the Penrith Panthers in Round 8 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
Injury Report
Knights
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyn Ponga | Hamstring | Round 10 |
| Tyson Frizell | Ribs | Round 10 |
| Thomas Cant | Calf | Round 10 |
| Dylan Lucas | Throat | Round 11 |
| Bradman Best | Groin | Round 9 |
Panthers
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Kenny | Leg | Round 17 |
| Casey McLean | Suspension | Round 8 |
| Liam Martin | Knee | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Knights
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 19/4/26 | Roosters | L 38 - 24 |
| 12/4/26 | Wests Tigers | L 42 - 22 |
| 5/4/26 | Raiders | W 32 - 12 |
| 28/3/26 | Bulldogs | W 16 - 24 |
| 21/3/26 | Warriors | L 12 - 38 |
Panthers
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 17/4/26 | Dolphins | W 22 - 23 |
| 9/4/26 | Bulldogs | L 32 - 16 |
| 3/4/26 | Storm | W 50 - 10 |
| 28/3/26 | Eels | W 48 - 20 |
| 20/3/26 | Roosters | W 4 - 40 |
Match Summary
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Team Stats
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Panthers
Player Stats
Team Lists
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