NRL 2026, round 19, match preview, Rabbitohs, Knights, team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 12 Jul 2026, 12:36 PM

Another emotional day for the Rabbitohs as they host the World’s Biggest Birthday Party in support of the Stand with Jai initiative.

Their former teammate Jai Arrow was on hand at Accor Stadium in Round 15 to ring the club's Legacy Bell and the players responded with a 48-6 thumping of the Broncos.

They now confront an in-form Knights outfit that has taken giant strides under Justin Holbrook to bury the demons of last year's wooden spoon and sit fourth on the table with eight games to play.

With Dylan Brown calling the shots, Dylan Lucas running riot on the left edge and wingers Dom Young and Greg Marzhew starting their sets with venom, the Knights are looming as a genuine contender come September.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 12 Jul

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Knights

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney

Highlights Latest

Team News

Rabbitohs: South Sydney will line up 1-19, with NSW forward Cam Murray to back up as the Rabbitohs celebrate Jai Arrow's 31st birthday with the World's Biggest Birthday Party. Campbell Graham will make his return from a calf injury, while Jayden Sullivan replaces the suspended Cody Walker in the halves.

Knights: A couple of late changes for Newcastle, with NSW centre Bradman Best and back-rower Jermaine McEwen dropping out of the side. Fletcher Sharpe moves from five-eighth to centre, with Sandon Smith coming into the halves. McEwen has been ruled out due to hamstring tightness and will be replaced by Thomas Cant in the back-row. Newcastle will field just five players on the interchange. Fullback Kalyn Ponga got through Wednesday's decider unscathed and will take his place in the Knights team on Sunday afternoon. Trey Mooney will return from a calf injury and replaces injured prop Jacob Saifiti.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 12 Jul

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dayne Jennings

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Tallis Duncan

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jayden Sullivan

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 14 Sandon Smith
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Ashton Ward

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Dylan Brown

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Knights is number 8 Cody Hopwood
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi

Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Euan Aitken

2nd Row for Knights is number 17 Thomas Cant
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Tyson Frizell
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jamie Humphreys

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Lachlan Crouch
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Le Blanc

Interchange for Knights is number 18 Harrison Graham
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jye Gray

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Fletcher Hunt

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 16 John Radel

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Francis Manuleleua
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Latrell Siegwalt

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 7/12/2026 2:18:16 PM

Stat Attack

The Rabbitohs have scored at least 30 points in five consecutive wins at Accor Stadium.
The Knights have won their last four games against the Rabbitohs.
Knights winger Greg Marzhew has scored seven tries in his last five games against the Rabbitohs.
The Rabbitohs have lost five of their last six games against top-eight opposition.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.

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