Both last-up winners, albeit in vastly different circumstances, the Knights and Sharks meet at McDonald Jones Stadium in Round 6.
Cronulla were in fine touch as they hammered the Cowboys 40-12 for their biggest ever win in the NRLW, with halves Emma Tonegato and Tayla Preston running riot with ball in hand.
With their second win of the year the Sharks have climbed to seventh on the ladder and this week are part of a five-team logjam on the edge of the top four.
The Knights had to do it much tougher, with a last-ditch Shanice Parker try and Jesse Southwell conversion getting them past the Broncos 22-20.
This week they have the advantage of being able to remain in Newcastle for a second-straight game at their home ground, where they have won four from six across their history.
Match: Knights v Sharks
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
2nd Position
away Team
Sharks
6th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Team News
Knights: Co-captain Hannah Southwell returns after sitting out last week as a precaution due to a knee complaint, which sees Kayla Romaniuk move to prop in place of Rima Butler who is out of the 22. Caitlin Johnston is back at prop after being named in the second row last week, so Felila Kia reverts to the bench and Kiwi Fern Laishon Albert-Jones joins the starting second row. Simone Karpani is out after picking up a leg injury last week, which means Viena Tinao is set to play her third game at NRLW level. In a late change one hour from kick off, Tayla Predebon starting for Kayla Romaniuk.
Sharks: Coach Tony Herman has stuck with the same 17 players who led the side to their biggest win at NRLW level last week, with a positional switch in the forward pack the only alteration. Veteran Holli Wheeler moves to lock after starting at prop last week, with Chloe Saunders shifting from the No.13 jersey to the No.10 jersey. No changes one hour from kick off.
Match: Knights v Sharks
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Sharks is number 2 Georgia Ravics
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail RoacheCentre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa Biddle
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Jasmin StrangeWinger for Sharks is number 5 Andie Robinson
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Tonegato
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-GreenProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy Dodd
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Prop for Knights is number 17 Tayla PredebonProp for Sharks is number 10 Chloe Saunders
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Vanessa Foliaki
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Sharks is number 13 Holli Wheeler
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 8 Kayla RomaniukInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Sereana Naitokatoka
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Nita MaynardInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Harata Butler
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Felila KiaInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Brooke Anderson
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Viena TinaoInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Tegan Dymock
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Tiana DavisonReplacement for Sharks is number 22 Kiana Takairangi
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- With her match-winning goal last week, Knights half Jesse Southwell reached 17 goals for the season, which is more than any other player heading into Round 6.
- The 40 points the Sharks scored last week was the equal-most scored by a team this year and came after they had averaged just 12 points per game through the first month.
