The nib Newcastle Knights have gone down 26-12 to the Warriors in their Anzac Round clash at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch.
The Knights were defeated five tries to two by the home side in wet conditions in New Zealand.
How it played out:
1st min: The match kicked off with the Knights donning the green and brown in honour of 'Newcastle's Own' 35th Battalion.
2nd min: Both teams were reduced to 12 men early in the contest with Warriors' Marata Niukore and Knights' Leo Thompson sent to the sin-bin for high shots.
8th min: Warriors struck first inside the opening 10 minutes with Adam Pompey crossing the stripe.
28th min: The Warriors extended their lead when Jackson Ford scored following a kick.
35th min: Ford would post his second of the night, scoring under the posts.
40th min: The Knights trailed 16-0 at the break.
49th min: Newcastle were next to score after half-time with Dane Gagai showcasing his speed and power to set up James Schiller.
Gagai powered away from his opposite number, before racing down the sideline and finding his winger in support.
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Schiller and Gagai combine
55th min: Wayde Egan went in for the Warriors fourth of the night from dummy-half following an intercept break from Luke Metcalf.
71st min: Pompey muscled his way to the line to confirm the result for the home side.
76th min: Brodie Jones scored a late consolation try for the Knights.
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Jones scores late
80th min: The match finished 26-12 to the way of the home side.
What's next:
The Knights will travel up to Brisbane in Round 9 for a Magic Round clash against South Sydney next Saturday.
