13m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:56amNRL Saturday live scores3m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 5:07am43′ Fletcher Hunt returns from the sin bin4m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 5:05amSecond half begins: Knights vs Warriors

The second half has begun at Newcastle.

The Knights will need a much-improved performance in the second 40 minutes if they want to maintain their unbeaten start to 2026.

6m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 5:04am

Eyes on Cronulla skies

Arvo Michael. Storms rolling in down my way in Cronulla so hoping Newcastle gets a reprieve.

– KB

G’day KB.

Thanks for joining the ABC Sport live blog.

The ABC Sport call team at Sharks Stadium have mentioned the clouds that are around, and the storms which could cause problems later this evening.

18m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:52am

HT: New Zealand Warriors 18 leading Newcastle Knights 6

The Newcastle Knights started the better of the two sides, and they deserved a 6-0 lead.

But the New Zealand Warriors worked themselves back into the contest, and they finished the first half magnificently.

The Warriors scored three tries and earned their 18-6 lead.

The Knights will start the second half down to 12 players, as fullback Fletcher Hunt remains in the sin bin.

22m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:48am39′ TRY: Leka Halasima scores for the Warriors

The Warriors have struck before half-time.

Leka Halasima has extended the Warriors’ lead with a third try.

That is Halasima’s fourth try in 2026.

The Warriors noticed the Knights’ right-side defence was struggling.

Debutant five-eighth Luke Hanson took the ball to the line and gave a delightful pass to Halasima, who ran through a big hole.

Tanah Boyd has kicked the conversion.

Knights 6

Warriors 18

25m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:45am

35′ NO TRY: Knock-on denies the Warriors

The Bunker has again ruled no-try against the Warriors.

This was very clear. Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak knocked the ball forward in the contest for the ball, before then gathering and touching down.

With Newcastle fullback Fletcher Hunt off the field, Dane Gagai has filled in that role.

Knights 6

Warriors 12

29m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:40am33′ SIN BIN: Fletcher Hunt is sent for a 10-minute break

The Newcastle Knights have been punished for repeated infringements.

The Warriors were on the attack, with the Knights defending their goal-line.

Fullback Fletcher Hunt was penalised for being offside, and because the Knights have infringed so many times, ref Liam Kennedy has sent Hunt to the sin bin.

Knights 6

Warriors 12

33m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:37am30′ TRY: Jackson Ford scores for the Warriors

Jackson Ford has scored a try in his 100th NRL match.

Mitch Barnett, in his comeback match, took the ball to the line and gave a brilliant pass to Ford. That was a pass that looked like it came from a halfback, not from a forward.

Ford touches down without a hand laid on him.

Poor from the Knights. Jermaine McEwen dropped the ball taking a hit-up, gifting the Warriors great field position.

Knights 6

Warriors 12

34m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:36am

28′ NO TRY: Warriors denied by offside kick chase

The Warriors believed they had scored a second try.

Centre Ali Leiataua out-jumped Bradman Best, caught a ball on the goal-line, and scored the try.

But the Bunker was immediately called in, as ref Liam Kennedy believed Leiataua was offside from the kick.

Great call, Kennedy. Leiataua was offside, and the Warriors are penalised.

Knights 6

Warriors 6

37m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:33am

26′ PENALTY GOAL: Warriors level the scores with a goal

Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd has kicked a penalty goal from 10 metres in front to level the scores.

The Warriors have spent several minutes attacking the Knights’ goal-line.

Newcastle’s discipline has not been great; referee Liam Kennedy has given so many six-again restarts, I reckon his right arm would be tired.

The Warriors have turned down chances to kick for goal from other full penalties, but this time they have decided to level the game.

Knights 6

Warriors 6

43m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:27am

19′ Tyson Gamble saves a try for the Knights

Newcastle’s five-eighth has had a brilliant start to this match.

He has just produced a try-saving tackle. Warriors prop James Fisher-Harris looked certain to score, but as the big man reached for the line, Tyson Gamble stuck out an arm and forced a knock-on.

This is the third wonderful piece of player from Gamble.

His perfect kick for Fletcher Hunt resulted in the first try of the match.

He also forced a goal-line dropout by chasing his own kick and tackling Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki in-goal.

Knights 6

Warriors 4

53m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:17am14′ TRY: Erin Clark scores for the Warriors

The Warriors got a chance to attack the Knights’ goal line, and they scored their first try.

Star lock Erin Clark ran through a lovely hole, with halfback Tanah Boyd delivering a perfect short pass.

The Warriors may have been a little fortunate, as they got an extra set at the Newcastle line after winger Greg Marzhew was penalised for a dangerous tackle, as he and Warriors winger  Dallin Watene-Zelezniak jumped for the ball.

Boyd misses the conversion; it hits the post.

Knights 6

Warriors 4

53m agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:17am

12′ Morgan Gannon will not return today

ABC Sport’s Bridget Murphy is on the sideline at Hunter Stadium and has confirmed that Warriors debutant Morgan Gannon has been listed as a category 1 HIA.

That will end his day. He will not be allowed to return.

Marata Niukore has been activated from the Warriors bench.

Knights 6

Warriors 0

1h agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:09am

5′ Warriors debutant Morgan Gannon off for a HIA

NRL debutant Morgan Gannon has just been taken off the field.

He was part of a three-player tackle on Newcastle’s Jacob Saifiti, and the poor Englishman was left prone on the ground.

He has been taken off for a Head Injury Assessment.

Knights 6

Warriors 0

1h agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:04am4′ TRY: Fletcher Hunt scores for Newcastle

Newcastle fullback Fletcher Hunt has scored the first try of the afternoon.

The Knights were aided by a six-again restart, which allowed them to attack deep into the Warriors’ territory.

Five-eighth Tyson Gamble puts in a kick to the goal line, and Hunt leapt over the pack to catch the footy and landed in-goal for the try.

The conversion is successful.

Knights 6

Warriors 0

1h agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:02amKICK-OFF: Knights vs Warriors

Referee Liam Kennedy blows his whistle to begin Saturday’s NRL action.

The Warriors kick off, and they will run to the left of your screen.

Jacob Saifiti takes the first hit-up, and the Warriors’ defence meet him with enthusiasm.

The Knights enjoy a strong set and kick clear from near the halfway.

The Warriors have a good first set as well, with Tanah Boyd being able to put up a bomb-kick, which is well handled by the Knights.

Impressive start from both sides.

1h agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 4:01am

Knights and Warriors are on the field

The players are out on the field. 

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1h agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 3:58am

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1h agoSat 21 Mar 2026 at 3:51am

Match officials: Knights vs Warriors

Here is the officiating crew for the first match today.

Referee: Liam KennedyTouch Judge: Belinda SharpeTouch Judge: Jon StoneSenior Review Official: Adam Gee