Manly Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 2 2026

4 Pines Park will play host to Sunday's Round 2 NRL game between Manly Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Manly Sea Eagles heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Manly Sea Eagles vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday March 15, 2026 at 4:05 pm

Where: 4 Pines Park

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Manly return to 4 Pines Park seeking their first win of the season after a dramatic golden-point loss to Canberra. The Sea Eagles showed flashes of attacking brilliance, with Tom Trbojevic and Tolu Koula dangerous, but defensive lapses proved costly.

Newcastle arrive buoyed by a confidence-building 28-18 victory over North Queensland in Las Vegas. Kalyn Ponga was instrumental in the upset, while new halfback Dylan Brown settled quickly into the side.

Recent meetings between the clubs have been evenly contested, though Manly have dominated the last two games at Brookvale by large margins.

With both teams relying heavily on their star fullbacks, the contest between Trbojevic and Ponga could play a decisive role in shaping Sunday afternoon’s outcome.