Ultimate Guide: NRLW Round 6 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Wed 28 Aug 2024, 02:51 PM

The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW squad are back at McDonald Jones Stadium fresh off a huge win last weekend.

The reigning premiers sit in fourth spot on the ladder following a 20-point win over the Eels, and will aim to cement their spot in the top four with a win on Sunday.

Sunday's encounter forms part of a massive double-header at MJS for Voice for Mining Family Day with the NRL squad kicking off after the NRLW game.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v WESTS TIGERS

Date: Sunday 1 September

NRL kick-off: 12:00pm

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 down everything you need to know ahead of kick-off to make sure you enjoy your footy.

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50/50 Charity Partner: Westpac Recue Helicopter

Match Day Sponsor: NSW Mining

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Since: 2023

Knights: 1

Tigers: 0

Higgins: 'Everybody played their role'

TEAMS

Round 6 - Round 6 - Sunday 1 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika Upton

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh
Winger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann White

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca Pollard
Centre for Knights is number 2 Tenika Willison

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shaianne McGlone
Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tess Staines
Winger for Knights is number 18 Sheridan Gallagher

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tiana-Lee Thorne
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Evie Jones

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana Lutu

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Rima Butler

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour
Prop for Knights is number 10 Simone Karpani

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Brooke Talataina
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford
Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah Southwell

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada George

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita Maynard

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie Curtain
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kayla Romaniuk

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Natasha Penitani
Interchange for Knights is number 20 Viena Tinao

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tara Reinke
Interchange for Knights is number 22 Jesse Southwell

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Ebony Prior

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 19 Jules Kirkpatrick

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jessica Kennedy

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Peter Gough

Last updated: 9/1/2024 6:14:03 AM

TEAM NEWS

In team news, Grace Kukutai joins the interchange bench.

Sheridan Gallagher and Jesse Southwell are among the extended bench.

For the Tigers, in the 18th player role last week, Shaianne McGlone comes into the centres for this match, with Rikeya Horne rested as per HIA protocols.

FORM GUIDE

The Knights returned to the winner's circle with a 36-16 win over the Parramatta Eels last round.

Currently sitting in fourth spot on the ladder, the side will look to solidify their spot in the top four with a win on Sunday heading into the final run of games.

On the other side, the Tigers sit in 10th spot on the ladder and were defeated 44-14 by the Brisbane Broncos last start.