Knights advance to NRL preliminary final after defeating Warriors

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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