MATCH CENTRE
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
Injury Report
Knights
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Hopwood | Calf | Round 21 |
| Jermaine McEwen | Hamstring | Round 22 |
| Asu Kepaoa | Suspension | Round 23 |
| Jacob Saifiti | Hamstring | Round 25 |
| James Schiller | Neck | Round 25 |
Roosters
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Steep | ACL | Next Season |
| Robert Toia | Rested | Round 21 |
| James Tedesco | Concussion | Round 21 |
| Lindsay Collins | Concussion | Round 21 |
| Angus Crichton | Foot | Round 26 |
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
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Team Stats
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Player Stats
Team Lists
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