McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 17 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Canberra Raiders. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Canberra Raiders game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday June 27, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders Preview

Canberra’s surge toward the top continues with a Friday night visit to Newcastle, where they’ll face a Knights side fighting to stay in the finals hunt. The Raiders have quietly built a five-game winning streak, their latest a hard-fought 16-12 win over the Tigers. Their only change sees Origin back-rower Hudson Young rested, with Simi Sasagi promoted to the starting side.

Newcastle produced one of their best wins of the season last week, storming home late to topple the Dolphins in Perth. That result kept their finals hopes alive, but it came at a cost — rising star Fletcher Sharpe is sidelined, with veteran Jackson Hastings stepping in at five-eighth. Jacob Saifiti also returns in a timely boost for the home pack.

The Raiders have won the last three meetings between the sides, but the Knights are dangerous at home, especially with belief building after last week’s comeback.