Three enormous matches with top-eight consequences will light up a sensational Saturday of NRL action, kicking off with the Knights hosting the Sea Eagles.
Last year's wooden spooners have enjoyed a stunning revival under Justin Holbrook and entered the round in sixth spot with a double chance still a very real possibility.
The wheels may have fallen off at Manly but Tom Trbojevic is back and with results falling their way last weekend they remain in the hunt for finals berth.
The Rabbitohs then take on the rampaging Warriors in a mouth-watering showdown at Accor Stadium before we wind down our Saturday triple with the Dragons and Bulldogs squaring off at Allianz Stadium.
Having put together back-to-back wins for the first time in a year the Dragons are playing with new-found confidence and would love to take a slice of revenge for a heartbreaking golden point loss to the Bulldogs in the season opener in Vegas.
Follow all the action from Round 25 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Knights v Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Sea Eagles
Round 25 -
home Team
Knights
6th Position
away Team
Sea Eagles
10th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
15 min: Fletcher Sharpe grubbers into the in-goal and the balls rolls deep into the left-hand corner where Greg Marzhew beats Tom Trbojevic to score and gets it down for a try. That's 22 tries in 22 games for Marzhew in 2026. Sandon Smith can't convert. Knights 10-6
13 min: Quick hands on the right edge from Kalyn Ponga and Dom Young but Manly scramble back and force an error from Ponga just short of the goal-line.
12 min: Nathan Brown is penalised for a strip. The Knights lodge a captain's challenge but burn it as the bunker supports the on-field call.
10 min: The Knights hit back as Fletcher Sharpe drifts to the right and picks up Fletcher Hunt who shows plenty of pace to get outside the defence and sprint 30 metres to score. Sandon Smith adds the extras. 6-6
8 min: Jermaine McEwen goes on report for a high shot on Clayton Faulalo who leaves the field for a HIA.
6 min: A forced pass from Fletcher Hunt can't find Dom Young and Manly have a scrum 30m out from the Knights line.
3 min: Manly produce a long-range special as Lehi Hopoate comes up with a line break and a neat flick pass to Clayton Faulalo who swerves his way past Kalyn Ponga and opens the scoring. Jamal Fogarty converts. Sea Eagles 6-0
Late Mail
Knights: Cody Hopwood has joined the starting side and Jacob Saifiti goes to the bench in a game day swap. Pasami Saulo comes out of the side and Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana has been added to the six-man bench. Bradman Best is back after two games out with a calf injury and lines up for just his 13th match of the season. Two big blows though with Dane Gagai (hamstring) and Francis Manuleleua (concussion) to sit this one out. Winger Dominic Young has scored 10 tries in his last six games against the Sea Eagles.
Sea Eagles: The Sea Eagles are 1-19 with no late changes. Gun fullback Tom Trbojevic has been named for his first game since Round 20 having overcome a hamstring injury. The Sea Eagles have lost all three games in Turbo's absence. Clayton Faulalo shifts to five-eighth in place of Joey Walsh, who suffered a hairline fracture of his jaw during last Friday’s loss to the Dolphins. Back-rower Ben Trbojevic (concussion) is good to go so Corey Waddell moves to the bench.
Numbers Game
- The Knights have won three of their last four games against the Sea Eagles.
- The Sea Eagles have conceded 150 points in their last four games.
- Knights winger Dominic Young has scored 10 tries in his last six games against the Sea Eagles.
- Sea Eagles second-rower Haumole Olakau’atu has scored six tries in his last seven games against the Knights.
- Knights five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe has scored five tries in his last three games.
Rabbitohs v Warriors at Accor Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Warriors
Round 25 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
7th Position
away Team
Warriors
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Rabbitohs v Warriors: Round 25
Numbers Game
- The Rabbitohs have won their last eight games at Accor Stadium.
- The Warriors have won three of their last four games against the Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium.
- The Rabbitohs have scored at least 28 points in nine of their last 10 games against the Warriors.
- Warriors coach Andrew Webster will take charge of his 100th NRL game as coach.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 18 tries in his last 12 games at Accor Stadium.
Dragons v Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium
Match: Dragons v Bulldogs
Round 25 -
home Team
Dragons
17th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
9th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Dragons v Bulldogs: Round 25