MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Knights vs Raiders – Round 5, 2026
The Newcastle Knights face the Canberra Raiders in Round 5 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 |
| Trey Mooney | Suspension | Round 5 |
| Dylan Brown | Knee | Round 7 |
Raiders
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Papalii | Suspension | Round 5 |
Previous 5 Games
Knights
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 28/3/26 | Bulldogs | W 16 - 24 |
| 21/3/26 | Warriors | L 12 - 38 |
| 15/3/26 | Sea Eagles | W 16 - 36 |
| 1/3/26 | Cowboys | W 28 - 18 |
| 7/9/25 | Eels | L 66 - 10 |
Raiders
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 29/3/26 | Sharks | L 22 - 34 |
| 19/3/26 | Bulldogs | L 10 - 14 |
| 13/3/26 | Warriors | L 40 - 6 |
| 7/3/26 | Sea Eagles | W 28 - 29 |
| 20/9/25 | Sharks | L 12 - 32 |
Match Summary
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Raiders
Team Stats
Knights
Raiders
Player Stats
Team Lists
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