Sunday session: Knights v Panthers; Sea Eagles v Eels

Powerful Paul: Panthers centre Paul Alamoti was a constant danger on the right edge with eight tackle breaks and 102 run metres.

Half-time: The Panthers had 56 per cent of possession and made five line breaks to one as they set up a commanding 18-point lead. Fullback Dylan Edwards stole the show with three tries, 179 run metres, two line breaks and five tackle breaks.

37 min: Phoenix Crossland surges on to a pass from close range and gets the ball down despite Scott Sorensen's best efforts to hold him up. Sandon Smith adds the extras. Panthers 24-6

35 min: Trey Mooney puts the ball down to squander a Knights opportunity but Dylan Edwards returns the favour and Newcastle get another chance.

34 min: Isaiah Papalii is penalised and placed on report for a crusher tackle.

30 min: Paul Alamoti beats three defenders on a charge down the right edge before Nathan Cleary takes the first pass off the ruck and powers through the defence from close range to grab the Panthers' fourth try. Cleary converts his own try. Panthers 24-0

28 min: A grubber from Dane Gagai forces Dylan Edwards back to his own line but the fullback collects calmly and brings the Panthers out of trouble.

25 min: Jacob Saifiti leaves the field for a HIA after a head clash with teammate Trey Mooney as they tried to make a tackle. Saifiti passes the assessment and is able to return.

20 min: Chalk up a second career hat-trick for Dylan Edwards after a Moses Leota charge puts the Panthers on the attack and they keep the ball alive through Lindsay Smith and Isaah Yeo, who delivers the final pass for his fullback to score. Nathan Cleary converts. Panthers 18-0

19 min: Sandon Smith launches an enormous spiral bomb, Dylan Edwards allows it to bounce, the ball goes dead. Seven-tackle set for the Panthers.

16 min: Dylan Edwards makes it a double after scooping up a loose ball deep in his own territory and sprinting 70 metres to score. The mistake was made by Fletcher Hunt on the left edge and Edwards pounced. Nathan Cleary adds the extras. Panthers 12-0

13 min: On the back of 66 per cent of possession the Panthers strike through Dylan Edwards who crosses courtesy of a deft short pass from Moses Leota. Nathan Cleary converts. Panthers 6-0

11 min: The Knights hold firm again as Luke Garner makes an error just short of the tryline.

10 min: Blaize Talagi goes to the air and Fletcher Sharpe fails to control the catch. Panthers scrum 10 metres out.

9 min: Great online defence from the Knights as they scramble well to hold Thomas Jenkins up over the line.

7 min: An error by Francis Manuleleua coming out of his own end has the Knights under more heat on their own line.

6 min: Freddy Lussick grubbers into the in goal, Fletcher Sharpe cleans up, the Knights go the short dropout and Fletcher Hunt comes up with a catch to get the Knights the ball.

4 min: Another tough moment for Fletcher Sharpe as he is man-handled by the defence and comes up with a knock on as tries to get a pass away before he is dragged into touch.

2 min: Nathan Cleary's first high ball of the afternoon sails close to the sideline and Fletcher Sharpe allows it to bounce. The ball hits the Knights No.1 and goes into touch to hand the Panthers a scrum feed 20 metres out.

Late Mail

Knights: Pasami Saulo has been promoted to the starting side on game day with Trey Mooney going to the bench. Greg Marzhew has been ruled out due to a concussion, with James Schiller taking his place. Former Tiger and Panther Asu Kepaoa is part of the six-man bench and could make his club debut. Dom Young will make his 100th NRL appearance. Knights fullback Fletcher Sharpe has scored 14 tries in 12 games at McDonald Jones Stadium. Lachlan Crouch and Wilson de Courcey dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Panthers: The Panthers are 1-19 with no changes on game day. Casey McLean's return from suspension will see Izack Tago shift to the six-man bench, while Freddy Lussick has won the race to replace injured hooker Mitch Kenny. Jack Cogger is a new face on the interchange. Panthers winger Brian To’o has scored seven tries in eight games against the Knights. Luron Patea and John Fonua made way on Saturday when the squad was trimmed to 20.

Numbers Game

• The Knights have won only one of their last eight games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
• The Panthers have won eight of their last nine games against the Knights.
• Knights fullback Fletcher Sharpe has scored 14 tries in 12 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
• Panthers winger Brian To’o has scored seven tries in eight games against the Knights.
• Knights winger Dominic Young will make his 100th NRL appearance.

Sea Eagles v Eels at 4 Pines Park

Late Mail

Sea Eagles: No late changes for Manly on game day. Tom Trbojevic's hamstring injury has prompted a minor backline reshuffle, with Tolu Koula slotting into the No.1 jumper. Clayton Faulalo will line up in the centres as a result. Emerging centre Josh Feledy could make his second appearance of the year after coming on to the six-man bench. Jake Trbojevic will play in his 100th game at 4 Pines Park. Centre Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels. 

Eels: A late switch with Jack de Belin into the starting side and Dylan Walker shifting to the bench. Centre Sean Russell and back-rower Kelma Tuilagi complete their returns from concussions and will take their place in the team. Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored four tries in his last five games.

Numbers Game

• The Sea Eagles have won six of their last seven games against the Eels at 4 Pines Park.
• Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored four tries in his last five games.
• Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels.
• The Eels have conceded an average of 35 points per game in 2026.
• Sea Eagles lock Jake Trbojevic will make his 100th appearance at 4 Pines Park.