North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights Thursday 20/5/21 A big blow for the Knights here is the loss of young gun Bradnam Best, while Hymel Hunt is back on the injury list adding further pain as they head north to take on the Cowboys. The Knights add the experience of veteran Blake Green, but it’s far from an ideal preparation for
Wests Tigers v Newcastle Knights Friday 14/5/21 Interesting clash to kick off magic round between two likely bottom eight sides. Newcastle has been the best of these two teams so far this year, but they’re on the back foot with the loss of Kalyn Ponga. Tex Hoy is an able replacement for Ponga at fullback and can still cause some havoc for
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm Thursday 6/5/21 Both teams come into this off sustained winning form, but one side’s streak will be coming to an end in this Thursday night blockbuster. While the Rabbits will enjoy home ground advantage, they will be without key players Adam Reynolds, Cameron Murray, Jaxson Paulo and Campbell Graham - all forced out with
Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs Thursday 29/4/2021 Josh Papalii and Jarrod Croker on the sidelines is a further blow for a Raiders side with its backs against the wall after three straight losses. The best way to respond would be beating an in-form Rabbitohs side, undefeated in their past six outings. The Raiders have won the past six of
Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights Thursday 22/4/21 Penrith have won their past 12 games at this venue and are yet to taste defeat in 2021. While they only just limped past the improved Broncos last week, it may be the wake-up call they needed. The Knights come off landing win number two for the season beating the Sharks in a
