Final Team | Round 7
nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries has confirmed his squad for today's Indigenous Round clash against the Canberra Raiders at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Stella Lewis comes out of the side this week.
The remainder of the squad is unchanged from the one named on Tuesday afternoon.
Originally published Tuesday, August 11, 2026:
nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries has selected his squad for Sunday afternoon's Indigenous Round clash against the Canberra Raiders at McDonald Jones Stadium.
After debuting the 2026 Indigenous Jersey last weekend, Jeffries has made a few changes to the team which took on the Warriors on Saturday night.
Jules Kirkpatrick comes back into the team at second row, pushing Mercedez Taulelei-Siala back to the wing.
Simone Karpani comes into the starting side, with Amelia Pasikala moving back to the bench.
The remainder of the squad is unchanged.
See the squad below:
Match: Knights v Raiders
Round 7 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lucy SpainFullback for Raiders is number 1 Sheridan Gallagher
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Shanice ParkerWinger for Raiders is number 2 Elise Simpson
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Sidney TaylorCentre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne Tufuga
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Tenika WillisonCentre for Raiders is number 4 Isabella Waterman
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-SialaWinger for Raiders is number 5 Mackenzie Wiki
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kirra DibbFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Krystal Blackwell
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Georgia RocheHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara Temara
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Simone KarpaniProp for Raiders is number 8 Chloe Saunders
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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 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jules Kirkpatrick2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Charlotte Basham
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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 Botille Vette-WelshInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Sienna YeoInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Amelia PasikalaInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Hollie-Mae Dodd
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Grace GiampinoInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Grace Kukutai
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Emily McArthurReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Sereana Naitokatoka
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
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| Jersey 1 presented by: | Honeywell Capital |
| Jersey 2 presented by: | Palmerbet |
| Jersey 3 presented by: | East Coast Building & Pest Services |
| Jersey 4 presented by: | Hunter Imaging |
| Jersey 5 presented by: | Hunter City Motor Group |
| Jersey 6 presented by: | Greg Tapp Printing |
| Jersey 7 presented by: | Etch Couriers |
| Jersey 8 presented by: | Prime Edge Caravans |
| Jersey 9 presented by: | NEX |
| Jersey 10 presented by: | Newcastle Airport |
| Jersey 11 presented by: | Caltex |
| Jersey 12 presented by: | Bella Group Services |
| Jersey 13 presented by: | NBN News |
| Jersey 14 presented by: | Reward Hospitality |
| Jersey 15 presented by: | The Executive Inn |
| Jersey 16 presented by: | Guardian Safety Solutions |
| Jersey 17 presented by: | Balance Collective |
