Apollo Projects Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 8 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 12:00 am with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 25, 2025 at 12:00 am
Where: Apollo Projects Stadium
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New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Preview
The Warriors head into this Anzac Day showdown sitting proudly atop the NRL ladder, while the Newcastle Knights continue to grapple with inconsistency. After a hard-fought loss to Melbourne, the Warriors responded with a determined win over the Broncos, overcoming a string of injuries in the process. The return of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Rocco Berry bolsters their lineup, and promising rookie Leka Halasima is poised to make an impact off the bench.
Meanwhile, the Knights are in a slump, having dropped their last four matches and managing just five tries across that stretch. Despite boasting attacking talents like Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best, Newcastle’s offensive woes have been glaring—particularly on the road. With the Warriors showcasing one of the league’s stingiest defences and the Knights struggling for form, the home side enters this clash as firm favourites.
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Tip
We're tipping New Zealand Warriors to win at $1.32 odds.
New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Rocco Berry 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Adam Pompey 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Jackson Ford 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Leka Halasima 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jacob Laban 18. Te Maire Martin 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Tanner Stowers-Smith 22. Samuel Healey 23. Edward Kosi
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Tyson Gamble 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Mathew Croker 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Tyrone Thompson 16. Thomas Cant 17. Brodie Jones 18. Kyle McCarthy 19. Paul Bryan 20. Jack Cogger 21. Matthew Arthur 22. Logan Aoake