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Ultimate Guide: NRLW Round 10 preview

The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side return home for a huge standalone clash against the Gold Coast Titans this Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium.

With a spot in the 2025 finals series on the line, this weekend's fixture shapes as a huge match for the squad.

We've broken down the match day so you can enjoy your Sunday afternoon footy.

Match Preview

Teams

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Knights is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh
    Fullback for Titans is number 1 Lailani Montgomery
  • Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan Gallagher
    Winger for Titans is number 2 Georgia Grey
  • Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker
    Centre for Titans is number 3 Phoenix-Raine Hippi
  • Centre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
    Centre for Titans is number 4 Ivana Lolesio
  • Winger for Knights is number 5 Lilly-Ann White
    Winger for Titans is number 5 Jasmin Morrissey
  • Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche
    Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
  • Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell
    Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown

Forwards

  • Prop for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
    Prop for Titans is number 8 Takoda Thompson
  • Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
    Hooker for Titans is number 9 Lily-Rose Kolc
  • Prop for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
    Prop for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
  • 2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau
    2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Jasmine Solia
  • 2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale
    2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
  • Lock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
    Lock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale

Interchange

  • Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jules Kirkpatrick
    Interchange for Titans is number 14 Estanoa Faitala-Mariner
  • Interchange for Knights is number 15 Viena Tinao
    Interchange for Titans is number 15 Laikha Clarke
  • Interchange for Knights is number 16 Sienna Yeo
    Interchange for Titans is number 16 Natasha Penitani
  • Interchange for Knights is number 17 Simone Karpani
    Interchange for Titans is number 17 Kelsey Parkin

Reserves

  • Replacement for Knights is number 22 Grace Giampino
    Replacement for Titans is number 18 Dannii Perese

Match Officials

  • Senior Review Official: Peter Gough

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Head-to-Head

Since: 2022

Played: 5

Knights: 4

Titans: 1

Key Match-Up

Jesse Southwell v Lauren Brown: Two representative experienced halfbacks will go head-to-head this Sunday.

Southwell has steered the Knights around the field in 2025 producing 12 forced drop-outs along with eight try-assists.

Newcastle will be on guard for Queensland Origin rep in Brown, who has just over 2000 kick metres this season and kicked 14 goals.

Stat Attack

The Knights lead the competition in support plays with 469.

A win would secure finals football for the Knights for the fourth consecutive season.

Gameday Information

Date: Sunday 7th September, 2025

Gates open: 1:00pm

NRLW kick-off: 1:45pm

Tickets: Purchase here

Membership: Play your part

Merchandise: Show your colours

50/50 Charity Partner: Hunter Care Limited

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. 

NRLW Half-Time

Watch the next superstars of the future when Mini-Leagues take to the field.

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.

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 - Hunter Care Limited

Purchase a ticket

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 NRLW match will be shown live on Nine, Nine Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.

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