McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 24 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Gold Coast Titans game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans Preview

Newcastle returns home with confidence after consecutive away wins over Brisbane and Canberra strengthened its finals position. The Knights have scored 30 points in both victories and regain Bradman Best and Phoenix Crossland from calf injuries, adding strike and stability to a side that has handled adversity well. Gold Coast has lost momentum sharply, following a promising run with heavy defeats to the Warriors and Cowboys in which it managed only 14 points combined. Lachlan Ilias is named at halfback for the Titans, allowing AJ Brimson to return to the centres, while Bodhi Sharpley could debut from the bench. Newcastle has won four of the past six meetings and cruised to a 36-12 Magic Round victory this season. Its recent record at McDonald Jones Stadium further strengthens the case for another authoritative performance.