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Knights

Full-time: The Knights hold on to claim a 13-12 win and in the process, also take fourth spot on the ladder from the Knights. Two teams in good form but missing a number of their stars, it wasn't the attacking display fans were hoping for - especially in teeming conditions by the end of the game. But the Knights started well and held a 12-0 lead, only scoring the winning field goal in the second half as the Dolphins fought back. 

77th min: A captain's challenge from the Dolphins is inconclusive after they are penalised for a kick off not breaking the plane when Isaako had made a leap trying to tap it back.  

76th min: The Knights edge back in front with Dylan Brown slotting a field goal from right in front. It had looked like Newcastle had ruined their opportunity with Smith being tackled with the ball. However, in the next play, it goes to the left to Brown who slots it. Newcastle lead 13-12. 

71st min: A 40/20 from Phoenix Crossland gets the Knights out of trouble and into attacking range. 

69th min: The Dolphins get a penalty with a high shot and Isaako opts to go for the two. His attempt is successful and the scores are locked at 12-12. 

61st min: Dolphins utility forward John Fineanganofo is on for his NRL debut as well. 

Milestone alert: With that conversion - Jamayne Isaako his reached 200 points for the season. 

59th min: The Dolphins do go back-to-back in the end, with Kurt Donoghoe on the end of a great break from Jake Averillo in his own half. The Dolphins had just turned the Knights away on their own line and forced a forward pass, causing a turnover. The visitors go on the attack, with the Fiji international about to take the offload behind him before running over. Isaako takes the ball back almost 40 metres to convert the try, with the ball hitting the posts before going over. 

53rd min: The Dolphins almost go back-to-back with Farnworth taking clean possession of a high kick and fighting his way towards the line - but he bangs the ball down just short of the line and then loses possession over the line. 

51st min: Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako maintains his impressive point-scoring streak, going over on the right edge for the first try for the visitors. The Dolphins got their attacking change after a one-one-one strip - not from specialist Farnworth this time but from debutant Seb Su'a - to get in good attacking position. Isaako can't convert and it's 12-4 to Newcastle. 

50th min: Still no change to the half-time score, with the Dolphins doing well to withstand some sustained pressure on their goal line. Herbie Farnworth has stripped a few balls to regain possession, but no reward for his side as yet. Newcastle remain in the lead 12-0. 

Half-time: The Knights take in a deserved 12-0 lead, with the Dolphins unable to break through the defence of the home side. A slip ups by the visitors have been pounced on, while Newcastle have been able to shut down the Dolphins in attack, especially on their edges. 

37th min: Another try to the Knights as Fletcher Hunt shows too much strength and speed with his run that attacks the right edge of the Dolphins. He burst through the defence and races in to score. Smith converts again and it's 12-0 to Newcastle.

30th min: No change to the score with the Knights holding their 6-0 lead. Both team's have shown good resolve in defence, especially on their edges, while the Dolphins have managed to soak up some pressure on their try line as well. 

28th min: Former Newcastle product Sebastian Su'a is on for the Dolphins, making his NRL club debut. 

27th min: Lachlan Crouch from Newcastle is on for his NRL debut. 

17th min: The home side are on the board first in an impressive try for Dylan Lucas who made things look all too easy with some footwork. The second rower ran through a big gap with both Jeremy Marshall-King and Trai Fuller slipping over in their attempts to stop him on his run. Sandon Smith's conversion attempt is a success and Knights lead 6-0. 

Injury alert: Jacob Saifiti is off the field with a hamstring injury. 

11th min: A captain's challenge by Newcastle on a knock on ruling on Sandon Smith is successful - however, the Knights are instead penalised from the resulting play in the sequence. 

10th min: No score yet with both sides showing plenty of tough defence. 

Kick off: Newcastle kick us off and the Dolphins have first use of the ball. 

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Late Mail 

Knights: One game day change, with Trey Mooney dropping out of the starting side after suffering a minor calf strain. Cody Hopwood will instead start at prop. Kyle McCarthy moves up from the reserves to the extended interchange. Earlier, Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best's absence has triggered a familiar reshuffle for the Knights. Fletcher Sharpe moves to fullback, Sandon Smith comes into the halves and Fletcher Hunt comes into the centres. The Knights have won their last five games against the Dolphins.

Dolphins: No late changes on game day. Ray Stone is a late withdrawal from the side after pulling up sore and not recovering well enough from the last game. Youngster Sebastian Su'a is expected to make his club debut. Prop Tom Gilbert is set to return after missing the Warriors game due to a throat injury and Jake Averillo comes into the centres after returning from hand surgery through Queensland Cup last week. Averillo replaces Jack Bostock, who is in the NSW team, while Trai Fuller replaces Queensland star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback. A fractured wrist for Isaiya Katoa will see Brad Schneider start at halfback. Tevita Naufahu will replace Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo, with Felise Kaufusi to start at prop in place of Maroons forward Tom Flegler.

Eels v Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium

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Full-time: The Eels have secured an upset 23-14 victory over the high-flying Manly Sea Eagles, with some attacking flair and committed defence, including an impressive last-gasp try-saver from Isaiah Iongi on a hard-running Ethan Bullermor late in the game a showcasing it perfectly. Manly however were their own worst enemy, making 14 errors. While the Eels were almost as poor with 13, Manly's were at more critical times in more vulnerable areas. 

80th min: Parramatta confirm their win with Jonah Pezet slotting a field goal to add the extras on an impressive and hard-fought win. Eels take a 23-14 lead in the final minute.

74th min: A no try to Manly Ethan Bullemor is confirmed by the Bunker, with Iongi tackling the forward and forces him to touch the ball town jussssst short of the line. Parramatta hold on to their 22-14 lead. 

71th min: Parramatta extend their lead with Jonah Pezet finally converting his side's advantage into points, putting in a kick for himself. They had been made breaks downfield and forcing turnovers from Manly, but could not add to their tally. It takes some enterprising play at their line with a few six-agains thrown in and Parramatta have their points. Tallyn Da Silva converts this one for a 22-14 lead. 

Injury update: Clayton Faulalo is off with a reported hamstring issue.

54th min: Captain's Challenge from the Eels is unsuccessful, with Kautoga ruled to have knocked on, losing the ball when landing on the ground. 

53rd min: The seesawing game continues with the Eels back in the lead. Some good passing on their left with Volkman finding Kitione Kautoga, who manages to get a short offload to a supporting Isaiah Iongi who runs in to score. Volkman converts and it's 16-14 to the Eels. 

45th min: The lead is shortlived for the Eels with Manly hitting back almost instantly through Joey Walsh with a determined run and put-down. Manly got the ball back from a clever short kick along the ground from Reuben Garrick that he collected himself, catching the Eels napping. The Sea Eagles then went on the attack, with Walsh able to collect the deflection from an attempt to bring down the high ball, showing strength to wrestle his way to the ground. Forgarty converts from in front and the score is 14-10 to Manly. 

43rd min: The Eels hit the front again with a try to Kelma Tuilagi to open the half. A great looking try that Dylan Walker helps set it up with a break and then a 'around-the-back' spinning flick pass for the charging second rower. Pezet can't convert and it's 10-8 in a close match. 

Half-time: The visitors snatched the lead in the final seconds of the half with the Eels undoing a lot of their good defensive work they had done all half with an offside penalty. Jamal Fogarty stepped up to boot the goal of the lead. 

40th min: The Sea Eagles get the chance to go up at the break with a penalty conceded by the Eels in the final seconds of the half for being offside. Fogarty is able to slot the goal for a 8-6 lead.

36th min: Scores are level with Manly finally able to crack the Parramatta defensive line. A nice backline play with some simple passing out to their left edge and it's Lehi Hopoate who goes over. Fogarty can't convert from the sideline and scores remain 6-6. 

Injury update: Dylan Walker is off for a HIA.

26th min: The Eels finally have their first try, with Ronald Volkman bursting through some tackles close to the line and diving over to score. Parramatta had done well to absorb some pressure from Manly before getting some luck, gaining a handover in attacking space. Jonah Pezet converts and it's 6-2 to Parramatta.

12th min: No try to the Eels with a knock on ruled in the lead up to Jordan Samrani putting the ball down over the try line. 

Injury update: Eels forward Kelma Tuilagi comes from the field for a Category 2 HIA.

7th min: The Sea Eagles have the first points of the afternoon, with Jamal Fogarty slotting a penalty kick after the Eels were deemed offside. Manly lead 2-0.

Injury update: Manly centre Clayton Faulalo comes from the field with a Cat 2 HIA.

Kick off: The Sea Eagles launch the ball and the Eels have the first use of the ball to start Sunday's NRL action. 

Late Mail

Eels: No further changes in Sunday's team update after Luca Moretti dropped out of the Parramatta team on Saturday, with Sam Tuivaiti to start at prop and Toni Mataele joining the squad. After making his return from a hamstring injury through NSW Cup last week, Jonah Pezet comes in for his first NRL game since Round 5, taking over at halfback for Mitch Moses, who is on Origin duty with NSW. The Eels have won six from seven against the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium.

Sea Eagles: One late change for Manly, young prop Simione Laiafi coming into the starting side and Kobe Hetherington shifting to the six-man bench for his return from a concussion. Clayton Faulalowill make his return from a hamstring injury suffered in Round 14 after falling short of an early comeback last weekend. The centre replaces Tolu Koula, who is in the NSW squad, while fellow centre Reuben Garrick is also set to return from a concussion. NSW Cup hooker Zaidas Muagututia could be in line for an NRL debut as he joins the extended bench. Corey Waddell is set to start in the back-row with Haumole Olakau'atu also in the Blues team.

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