The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side have defeated the Gold Coast Titans 22-10 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
After a grinding affair against the competition leaders, the red and blue defended strongly plus showed trademark resilience after going down to 12 players for a stage of the game.
A double to Abigail Roache and a late solo try from Tamika Upton were highlights as the side secured a crucial two points.
HOW IT PLAYED OUT:
1st min - The match kicked off in front of 12,889 Members and supporters as part of Member Appreciation Round.
15th min - Abigail Roache continued her impressive form to storm through a gap in the Titans defence and open the scoring.
Roache opens the scoring
19th min - The Knights scored another try shortly after with Olivia Higgins barging her way over for her second try in as many weeks.
Higgins barges over
21st min - The Titans hit back through Emily Bass on the wing
34th min - On the stroke of half-time, Abigail Roache showed her speed to post her second.
Roache with the intercept
The centre stole an intercept to race 70 metres to improve the Knights lead as the half-time siren sounded
35th min - The Knights took a 16-4 lead into the break.
41st min - The Knights were reduced to 12 when Shanice Parker was sent to the sin-bin.
42nd min - The Titans were next to score when Sienna Lofipo crashed over.
64th min - Having showcased plenty of resolve on the defensive end, superstar fullback Tamika Upton lit up McDonald Jones Stadium with a brilliant solo try.
Upton burst through the Titans defence and rounded the fullback to score under the posts.
An Upton special
70th min - The full time siren sounded with the Knights taking a 22-10 victory.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Knights NRLW will return home next Sunday to take on the Brisbane Broncos.
