McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 17 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 4:05 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. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday June 28, 2026 at 4:05 pm

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Newcastle Knights vs Wests Tigers Preview

Newcastle will aim to continue its push towards the finals when it hosts the Wests Tigers on Sunday evening.

The Tigers receive a timely boost with Adam Doueihi returning to the side after injury. His experience and versatility have been sorely missed, particularly with injuries disrupting both edges of the defensive line in recent weeks.

Newcastle enters the match in encouraging form, built on a simple but effective formula. The Knights have defended strongly, managed games well and found consistency that was lacking earlier in the season.

Bradman Best and Fletcher Sharpe continue to provide strike power for the home side, while the Tigers will hope Doueihi can help unlock an attack that has struggled for points.

The Knights have won six of their past seven meetings with Wests and will be confident of extending that record at home.