Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL

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The Newcastle Knights clash with the Wests Tigers to finish Round 6.

Start date/time: Sunday 13th April, 2025: UK – 7:05am / Local – 4:05pm / US ET – 2:05am / Saturday 12th April, US PT – 11:05am

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Foxtel / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – Kayo Sports / US – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms

Newcastle Knights team news

Coach Adam O’Brien has been forced into a major reshuffle this week: Jack Cogger (finger), James Schiller (concussion), Jacob Saifiti (calf) and Adam Elliott are all out for the Knights. Phoenix Crossland moves to halfback with Jayden Brailey starting at hooker. Kyle McCarthy makes his second appearance on the wing with Brodie Jones also starting at prop and Kai Pearce-Paul returning from suspension in the back row. Tyrone Thompson is set to make his NRL debut off the bench, joining his brother (Leo) in the side.

Squad: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Kyle McCarthy 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Brodie Jones 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Thomas Cant 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Tyson Frizell 14. Matthew Arthur 15. Tyrone Thompson 16. Jermaine McEwen 17. Mathew Croker 18. Paul Bryan 19. Jackson Hastings 20. Riley Jones 21. Francis Manuleleua

Wests Tigers team news

Jarome Luai slots back into the halves after serving a suspension, while Jeral Skelton and back-rower Samuela Fainu have also been named after recovering from their respective hamstring and leg injuries. Jack Bird moves back to the bench while Latu Fainu is out due to a thumb injury.

Squad: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Royce Hunt 16. Jack Bird 17. Sione Fainu 18. Tony Sukkar 19. Heath Mason 20. Luke Laulilii 21. Brent Naden 22. Kit Laulilii

Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers prediction

The Newcastle Knights head home after a torrid battle against the Bulldogs in Sydney last week. Similarly, the Wests Tigers played well in the early going in Brisbane, but a 25-minute period in the middle of the game where they conceded 32 points, proved their downfall.

Both sides have two wins for the season and this clash looms as pivotal for their finals hopes. The Knights suffered multiple injuries early in their match last week and could well be excused for fatigue even seven days later. The Tigers had their chances against the Warriors but fell just short 26-24.

Newcastle have won seven straight contests against the joint venture club and nine of the past eleven. This clash is in fact a rematch of Round 1 where the Knights prevailed in a tight contest 10-8.

We expect more points to flow in this one, with some fatigue later in the match playing a significant role.

Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers tip: Total match points scored over 44.5