The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side are back at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday looking to make it three wins from three to start the season.
Following a come-from-behind win over Canberra last week, the side have built some early momentum in 2024.
The women will kick-off after the men on Sunday to shape-up an exciting day of footy at the home of the Knights.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Date: Sunday 11 August
Kick-off: 6:10pm
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
The match will be shown live on Nine, Nine Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports
GAME DAY INFORMATION
We've broken everything down so you enjoy your gameday.
It's a huge triple-header this weekend with the NRL side kicking off before the NRLW side at McDonald Jones Stadium while the NSW Cup side will also play beforehand. Take your seat.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Since: 2021
Knights: 3
Dragons: 1
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TEAMS
Match: Knights v Dragons
Round 3 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Dragons is number 2 Maatuleio Fotu-Moala
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Dragons is number 3 Keele Browne
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail RoacheCentre for Dragons is number 4 Bobbi Law
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann WhiteWinger for Dragons is number 5 Kimberley Hunt
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Zali Hopkins
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Raecene McGregor
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla PredebonProp for Dragons is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Dragons is number 9 Kasey Reh
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Prop for Knights is number 15 Kayla RomaniukProp for Dragons is number 15 Madison Mulhall
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Shenai Lendill
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Charlotte Basham
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Dragons is number 13 Alexis Tauaneai
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita MaynardInterchange for Dragons is number 10 Jamilee Bright
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Rima ButlerInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Bronte Wilson
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Interchange for Knights is number 18 Jacinta CarterInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Steph Hancock
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Interchange for Knights is number 19 Grace KukutaiInterchange for Dragons is number 21 Tyla King
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 20 Viena TinaoReplacement for Dragons is number 24 Sophie Clancy
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Dave Munro
Last updated:
TEAM NEWS
UPDATE: In one change to the squad, Jacinta Carter joins the interchange bench for Isabella Waterman.
Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries named his side on Tuesday.
The side is unchanged from last round's away win over Canberra.
New signing Tenika Willison is named on the extended bench having arrived this week following her time with the New Zealand Rugby Sevens side at the Paris Olympic Games.
For the Dragons, Winger Margot Vella is out with an ankle injury, with Leio Fotu-Mola returning in her place.
Madison Mulhall has been named for interchange forward Sara Sautia who also sustained a foot injury in the loss to the Cowboys.
Other changes see Kasey Reh named to start with Sophie Clancy moving to the bench.
Ella Coster, who is on the comeback from a shoulder injury, is 18th player.
Fresh from winning gold in Paris with New Zealand's rugby sevens team, Tyla King is on the extended bench and could be a late inclusion.
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FORM GUIDE
The Knights made it back-to-back wins to start the 2024 season with a comeback win over the Canberra Raiders.
The side defeated the Raiders 26-20 away from home, while have notched 11 straight wins dating back to last season.
They take on the Dragons who were defeated 38-34 by the Cowboys last start.
KEY MATCH-UP
Jesse Southwell v Raecene McGregor: An exciting battle between the two No.7's this Sunday.
Jesse has had a strong start with her one-on-one defence on song to start the season while she ran for 135 metres and combined one try-assist in the win over the Raiders.
The Knights will be on guard against McGregor who was the 2022 Dally M Medallist.
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STAT ATTACK
The Knights are aiming for their 10th consecutive win at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored six tries in three games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The Knights have won their last three games against the Dragons.
