The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side have defeated the Sydney Roosters 20-4 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
A defensive masterclass mixed in with some attacking brilliance paved the way to victory for the red and blue to make it six wins in a row.
The four tries to one win also lifts the squad into top spot on the competition ladder and assures the team of a finals finish.
HOW IT PLAYED OUT:
1st min - The match kicked off in front of just over 3,500 Members and supporters at McDonald Jones Stadium.
24th min - The match was a grind in the opening stages before the game sprung to life courtesy of our superstar fullback Tamika Upton.
The Queensland representative pounced into the attack with a kick and chase before regaining the ball to score a brilliant individual try.
Individual brilliance from Upton
33rd min - Just before half-time, the Roosters hit back through fullback Corbin Baxter.
35th min - The two sides went into the break all square at 4-4.
40th min - The Knights were back in front when Upton and Yasmin Clydsdale combined.
The fullback hit the forward with a short ball to send Clydsdale through the line, with the Origin representative returning the favour to send Upton over under the posts.
Clydsdale and Upton combine
46th min - Newcastle extended their lead when Jasmin Strange scored against her former Club.
A quick move to the left had the winger diving in for her third try of the season.
Strange runs in
62nd min - Looking to ice the game, Jesse Southwell wouldn't be denied.
The No.7 broke out of a tackle before executing two steps and powering over the line to secure the points for the red and blue.
Sensational from Southwell
70th min - The Knights would finish 20-4 victors to climb to the top of the NRLW ladder with one round remaining.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Knights will travel to Campbelltown Sports Stadium next Thursday night to take on the Wests Tigers with a win would secure the minor premiership and a home semi-final.
