The NRL’s Round 7 continues on Sunday afternoon with a fixture between two evenly-matched sides, with the Newcastle Knights visiting the Gold Coast Titans at Skilled Park. Join us from live scores and commentary from 2.00pm AEST
Both sides have had two losses on the season, but the distinction for this match-up may be the fact it’s played in Queensland – the Knights haven’t won an away game this year.
Last round, the Knights narrowly won 8-6 over the Panthers, who had the worst defence in the league going into the game – not exactly the scoreline Wayne Bennett would’ve been hoping for.
James McManus scored a 90-metre try in the first half, and then the Knights held on for the rest of the game in what hardly could be called a compelling spectacle.
The Titans had a much more interesting game last round, scoring the first try against the Eels, before Parramatta got into the match and took the lead with three successive tries.
John Cartwright’s men didn’t give up though, and scored 20 second-half points to win the game by six.
Both teams will have their five-eighth available for the match after injury concerns (the Knight’s Jarrod Mullen underwent knee surgery, while the Titan’s Aidan Sezer missed two matches with a hamstring strain), however Novacastrian Jeremy Smith won’t be playing, suspended for six weeks due to his headslam last round on the Panthers’ Matt Robinson.
Keep an eye on Akuila Uate, who has seven tries to his name, as well as the most metres gained for the Knights. Titans and Australia representative Nate Myles is also a player to watch; he has the most tackles for the Titans, the second most hit-ups, and the third highest metres gained.
We’ll have live commentary and scores on The Roar from 2.00pm AEST.
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
I think he's close to most in the NRL this season?
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
FULLTIME Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Knights next week will be up against the Sharks, while the Titans will take on the Warriors. Thanks for joining us, see you next time!
Nigel Wakeley
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FULLTIME Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Big win for the Knights, their first away win of the season. Full credit to the side, they held very well in defense and were able to complete their sets. That first try was simply magnificent. They really stuck in at the end as well, giving them some vital points to get them up the ladder. Unfortunate for the Titans to lose so many players so early in the game. At halftime it was reported Cartwright was proud of their character; perhaps not so much now. Far too many balls lost in the tackle. They'll drop to 7th.
Conner
Guest
Excellent xD but unfortunate for Gold Coast though
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
80' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans There will be a bit more action... Don almost there but Boyd kicks the grubber out. Game!
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
80' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Sezer puts a ball into the in-goal but Tahu takes it over the dead ball line, Knights will stall it till the end here.
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
80' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Titans now down in Knights territory, can they end on a good note?
Zaccaaa
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Not a bad record.. What a beast!!
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
79' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Knocked on by Waddell, he went for an interception of a Bailey pass but couldn't haul it in.
Nigel Wakeley
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78' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Gold Coast have been embarrassed at home! Unfortunate of course with their injuries but they've been undressed in the second half (not literally).
Nigel Wakeley
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77' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Tyrone Roberts now will kick for Newcastle. CONVERSION unsuccessful. Hit the upright.
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
76' Newcastle Knights 30 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Really good effort by Gagai - he couldn't hold the pass but kicked it back up to his hand before flicking to Uate who gratefully pushed past Taylor to score. 41 tries in 40 games for Uate.
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
75' Newcastle Knights 26 – 6 Gold Coast Titans TRY for Uate! Zidwell can't hold the bomb from Boyd, and then Gagai knocks it back out for Uate to score in the corner! Video ref having a look.
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
75' Newcastle Knights 26 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Snowden almost pulled away but was dragged down with Titans all over him. 5 to go!
Nigel Wakeley
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74' Newcastle Knights 26 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Ryan James now losing the ball in the tackle. They've had simply too many errors in this game.
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
That's right, unless they get a try which would leave them on even points with the Broncos
Nigel Wakeley
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73' Newcastle Knights 26 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Long pass from McKinnon puts Tahu through... no! Forward pass. Very tight call.
Nigel Wakeley
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72' Newcastle Knights 26 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Sezer trying a little chip to himself by Robert is all over it, and the ball is back with the Knights.
Conner
Guest
Will the Titans become 7th place after this Nigel?
Nigel Wakeley
Roar Guru
71' Newcastle Knights 26 – 6 Gold Coast Titans Titans going for the short kickoff, and it didn't pay off. Close though.