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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HEAD-TO-HEAD
Since: 2023
Knights: 1
Tigers: 0
Higgins: 'Everybody played their role'
TEAMS
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann WhiteWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Rebecca Pollard
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Centre for Knights is number 2 Tenika WillisonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shaianne McGlone
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tess Staines
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Winger for Knights is number 18 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tiana-Lee Thorne
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Evie JonesHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana Lutu
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Rima ButlerProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Simone KarpaniProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian Pio
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Brooke Talataina
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Najvada George
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita MaynardInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sophie Curtain
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kayla RomaniukInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Natasha Penitani
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Interchange for Knights is number 20 Viena TinaoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tara Reinke
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Interchange for Knights is number 22 Jesse SouthwellInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Ebony Prior
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 19 Jules KirkpatrickReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jessica Kennedy
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
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.
KEY MATCH-UP
Tamika Upton v Botille Vette-Welsh: Two game-breaking fullbacks will go head-to-head on Sunday.
Tamika returned to her best with two tries and two try-assists against the Eels last Saturday.
The Knights will look to contain Vette-Welsh who has averaged 118 run metres so far this season while has made 15 tackle breaks.
Karpani: 'It was great to be back out there'
STAT ATTACK
The Knights have won nine of their past 10 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Knights fullback Tamika Upton has scored four tries in her past four games.
Tigers five-eighth Pauline Piliae-Rasabale has kicked at 80 per cent this season.
