MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 8, 2026
KNIGHTS
V
PANTHERS
61:02
12
H2
30
McDonald Jones
2026-04-26T04:00:00Z
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
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
Knights
Panthers
| 2 | TRIES | 5 |
P. Crossland 36' D. Brown 52' | D. Edwards 12' D. Edwards 15' D. Edwards 20' N. Cleary 29' F. Lussick 47' | |
| 2/2 | CONVERSIONS | 5/5 |
S. Smith 37' S. Smith 54' | N. Cleary 13' N. Cleary 17' N. Cleary 21' N. Cleary 30' N. Cleary 49' |
Team Stats
Knights
Panthers
Player Stats
Team Lists
Knights
Panthers
| Fullback |
| Wing |
| Centre |
| Centre |
| Wing |
| Five-eighth |
| Halfback |
| Prop |
| Hooker |
| Prop |
| Second Row |
| Second Row |
| Lock |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
