Knights advance to NRL preliminary final after defeating Warriors

Zero Tackle NRL1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:23 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Knights advance to NRL preliminary final after defeating Warriors
Summary

The Newcastle Knights secured a victory over the New Zealand Warriors, advancing to the NRL preliminary final. The semi-final featured tight competition, with standout performances from players like Kalyn Ponga and Leka Halasima. Both teams faced challenges, including head injury assessments for some key players. The Knights had previously benefited from a bye prior to this matchup, contributing to their success against the Warriors. Next week, they will prepare for their upcoming preliminary final.

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  • Knights defeated Warriors in a semi-final match.
  • Kalyn Ponga was highlighted as a top performer.
  • Taine Tuaupiki and Kalyn Ponga left the game for head injury assessments.
  • Knights benefitted from a bye before this semi-final.
  • Next week, the Knights will play in the preliminary final.
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Four Knights players appear in the top ten.

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