July 24, 2026 — 8:58pm
A Daly Cherry-Evans match-clinching field goal and a treble from James Tedesco propelled the Sydney Roosters to a thrilling 23-22 win over an injury-smashed Newcastle.
In one of the games of the season, the host Knights were brave throughout, while losing Origin back-rower Dylan Lucas to a dislocated and suspected broken left ankle in the first period, and star half Dylan Brown to a worrying knee injury early in the second.
If the title favourites Penrith have wobbled over the weeks around State of Origin, the high-flying Roosters have been building, and Friday night’s win was their fifth in a row – the competition’s best record in that period.
Tedesco was brilliant for the victors in a wonderful return from the Origin series and concussion.
