The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW squad return home for a special clash against the Canberra Raiders at McDonald Jones Stadium.
This Sunday's clash will form part of the inaugural NRLW Magic Round, with the home of the Knights to welcome all 12 sides across the weekend.
See the teams and all the key information ahead of the Round 5 clash.
Teams
Match: Knights v Raiders
Round 5 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Botille Vette-WelshFullback for Raiders is number 1 Elise Simpson
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne Tufuga
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Tenika WillisonCentre for Raiders is number 4 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Tess StainesWinger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie Wiki
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Sereana Naitokatoka
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara Temara
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla PredebonProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Tiana DavisonProp for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jules Kirkpatrick2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Raiders is number 18 Tatiana Finau
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Kayla RomaniukLock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Joeli MorrisInterchange for Raiders is number 8 Chloe Saunders
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Simone KarpaniInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Sienna YeoInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Lili Boyle
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Grace KukutaiInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Kerehitina Matua
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Lilly-Ann WhiteReplacement for Raiders is number 22 Relna Wuruki-Hosea
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Head-to-Head
Since: 2023
Played: 2
Knights: 2
Raiders: 0
Magic Round
12 teams. Six games. One venue. Magic Round is set to hit Newcastle this weekend with the first installment lined up for the NRLW competition.
The Knights will play on the Sunday in the penultimate game of the round at 1:45pm.
For more information on what's on, hospitality packages and tickets see here.
Key Match-Up
Kayla Romaniuk v Simaima Taufa: The two No.13's will go head-to-head this Sunday.
Kurri Kurri junior, Kayla Romaniuk was elevated to Vice-Captain in the off-season and has started the season in impressive form.
The tireless forward has posted back-to-back tries in the last two games while has posted just over 147 post-contact metres.
The side will take on experienced, representative forward in Taufa who has played 42 games in the NRLW.
Stat Attack
Jesse Southwell currently leads the NRLW for points with 36 (18 from 18 conversions) after four rounds.
The Knights sit third in the competition for post-contact metres with 1,941.
This match will be the first time the two teams have played against each other at McDonald Jones Stadium.
