Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders

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Sunday 5 Apr 2026

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16:05 Local Time

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McDonald Jones Stadium • 

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The Newcastle Knights are a professional Rugby League team based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1988, the Knights are one of the 16 teams in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. They have won two NRL Premierships, in 1997 and 2001, and have appeared in four Grand Finals. The team is known for its loyal fan base and intense rivalries with other NRL teams. The iconic McDonald Jones Stadium, with a capacity of 30,000, is the home of the Knights and has hosted many memorable matches. Some of the notable players who have worn the Knights jersey include legends Andrew Johns and Danny Buderus, as well as current stars Mitchell Pearce and Kalyn Ponga. With a strong history and dedicated players, the Newcastle Knights are always a formidable force in the NRL.

The Canberra Raiders are a professional Rugby League team based in Australia's capital city, Newcastle Knights7. They compete in the National Rugby League (NRL), the top-level domestic competition for Rugby League in Australia and New Zealand. The team was founded in 1982 and has since won three NRL Premierships (1989, 1990, and 1994). They have also reached the NRL Grand Final five times and have won the World Club Challenge in 1997. The team is known for producing some of the league's top players, including Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley, and Rubin Wiki. The Raiders play their home games at GIO Stadium, which has a capacity of over 25,000 spectators. This world-class stadium offers an incredible atmosphere for fans to support their team. The Canberra Raiders continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the NRL, and their passionate fan base ensures an exciting match day experience.