Ultimate Guide: NRL Round 15 preview

Author: Newcastle Knights
Timestamp: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 05:09 PM

The nib Newcastle Knights return home for a huge Saturday night clash against the Sydney Roosters.

It's KIDS GO FREE round at the home of the Knights, thanks to Maccas, as the red and blue hit the midway point of the campaign.

With three games locked in at McDonald Jones Stadium across the afternoon, supporters can come along early to get behind our pathways squads before the main game.

Match Preview

Teams

Round 15 - Saturday 14th June

Full Time

Knights

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 4 Fletcher Hunt

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Knights is number 2 James Schiller

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
Centre for Knights is number 18 Kyle McCarthy

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jackson Hastings

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Halfback for Roosters is number 6 Hugo Savala

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Mat Croker

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Benaiah Ioelu
Prop for Knights is number 10 Brodie Jones

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Salesi Foketi
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
Lock for Knights is number 13 Phoenix Crossland

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Thomas Cant

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jermaine McEwen

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Makahesi Makatoa
Interchange for Knights is number 21 Brock Greacen

Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Taylor Losalu

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 20 Mason Teague

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 05:50 am Sunday 15th June 2025

Head-to-Head

Since: 1988

Played: 61

Knights: 21

Roosters: 38

Draws: 2

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Stat Attack

Knights five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe has scored nine tries in his past nine games.

Knights winger James Schiller has scored five tries in his last six games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Knights have not beaten the Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium since 2019.

Gameday Information

Date: Saturday 14 June

Gates open: 1:00pm

Jersey Flegg Cup kick-off: 1:15pm

NSW Cup kick-off: 3:00pm

NRL kick-off: 5:30pm

Tickets: Take your seat

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

Match Day Sponsor: McDonald's

50/50 Charity Partner: Ronald McDonald House

Get behind your Knights for the run-home

The Knights are heading into the run-home for the 2025 season and need all of your unwavering and passionate support to make a charge towards September football.

With crucial home games set to rock McDonald Jones Stadium, you can secure your seat today with a number of Membership options to suit your needs.

Plus, with exciting double-headers around the corner with the NRLW squad, supporters of the red and blue will be set for some action-packed moments at the home of the Knights.

See the membership options here.

Pre-Game

Enjoy the pre-game hype out the front of the stadium in the Fan Zone or the pre-match entertainment including club content, player interviews and mini leagues.

You can also swing by Wests New Lambton to soak in the pre-game buzz alongside your fellow Knights supporters and support the club that supports the Knights!

Just a short 5-minute stroll from the stadium, Wests is the ideal pre-game experience all season long.

Knights Youth Co. 2025 Pin Collection

Collect the fifth limited-edition Knights Youth Co. 2025 collectible PIN - KP Headgear - on Saturday! Show your Knights Youth Co. membership card or your Junior membership card at the Knights Youth Co. Tent located in the Fan Zone to collect your pin. But HURRY! Limited stock available so be quick!

If you want to know what other awesome things are coming up, you can download your very own Youth Co. Collectible Checklist here. It's like a secret map that shows you all the cool stuff you can collect!

Not a member? The Knights Youth Co. Membership is completely FREE* and is a special pass to a whole lot of fun, goodies, merch, pop-ups, perks and activities across the season. Join now!

Fan Zone

The Fan Zone is back for 2025 with plenty of activations for members and supporters to enjoy pre kick-off.

Have some fun on the Red Energy Jumping Castle
Get your face painted or collect a ballon animal
Collect your Knights KYC pin from our Membership team
Say hello to the team at McDonald Jones Homes
Deck yourself out in Knights kit at the 'Black Knight' merch van
Donate and go into the running to win a prize with the 50/50 charity raffle, with the team wearing green around the grounds
Collect a limited-edition NRL or NRLW Poster from our Membership team
The Petting Zoo is back
Have some fun on the Macca's giant swings
Ride on the Mechanical Football
Say hello to the team at New FM at their live broadcast

Half-Time

We'll have our very own baby race at half-time, thanks to Macca's, while the McDonald All Stars squad and Red Energy Dance squad will perform.

Venue

McDonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292

Membership Support

The Knights Membership Team are available to assist with any issues on match day. The team are located outside the entrance to the Western grandstand at the Membership Box Office Window.

We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets prior to match day to avoid disappointment and queues.

50-50 Charity Raffle

The 50-50 Charity Raffle is a not-for-profit fundraising product operated by the 50-50 Foundation. It is the Foundation's aim to raise significant funds for charities and good causes by partnering with sporting clubs and teams, event owners and charity partners to host fundraising raffles.

50% of the prize pool raised at each fundraising raffle goes to one lucky ticket holder who is drawn at random during the event. The remaining 50% goes directly towards charitable purposes.

This week's Charity Partner - Ronald McDonald House

Purchase a ticket

Shuttle

Knights fans will have an easy time getting to Newcastle Knights home games thanks to free, dedicated bus services that will run to McDonald Jones Stadium during the 2025 season.

See timetable here.

Free bus services for Knights fans will run at regular intervals from two hours prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the route. Return services will run for around an hour after full-time. Catch one of the five stadium shuttle services to get to Knights games at McDonald Jones Stadium in 2024.

Parking

Fans driving to the game are encouraged to plan to arrive early as parking on-site and in the area will be in high demand and traffic may be heavier than usual.

Parking on game days is available only for vehicles with a pre-paid parking ticket.

Disabled parking areas have been designated in close proximity to each of the McDonald Jones Stadium accessible entries.

To purchase mobility parking please phone Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit the Ticketmaster box office at the Stadium.

Train

The closest station to McDonald Jones Stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.

Trains run regularly to Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line which is within walking distance of McDonald Jones Stadium.

Remember you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment method when travelling to and from the game on public transport. Register your details via the Opal website or app ahead of time.

Drop-off zones

If you wish to drop off a patron in the stadium's car park we do have a 10-minute loading zone. This can be accessed by entering either driveway off Turton Road.

Taxi

McDonald Jones Stadium taxi stand is located at Young Road, Broadmeadow. Taxis can be accessed after the event by following the signs to Young Road. For further information please contact Newcastle Taxis on 13 33 00.

Accommodation

Looking for somewhere to stay? Take advantage of accommodation at The Executive; one of the closest hotels to the stadium featuring kids stay free* all year round.

Only a 13-minute walk to the stadium! Call 02 4935 1100 to book or jump online to explore availability.

*T&Cs apply.

To watch

The NRL match will be shown live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.

For overseas viewers, you can tune in via watchnrl.com