Sunday first NRL Round 19 match is between Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights with the opening kick to commence at 2:00pm local time. The game is to be played at Centrebet Stadium which see’s away team Newcastle Knights hold favouritism in the market. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights.

WHERE AND WHEN: Centrebet Stadium, Sunday 21st July, 2:00pm

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Opening odds comparison:

Penrith Panthers	1.95	1.95	1.96	1.95	1.95	1.97
Newcastle Knights	1.85	1.85	1.88	1.85	1.85	1.86

Preview:

The Penrith Panthers take on the Newcastle Knights on Sunday, 2.00pm at Centrebet Stadium. The money is shared fairly evenly on this game, with the Knights slight favourites to come away with the points. With seventh hosting sixth at this time of the season, we can expect a closely fought match as both teams look to the finals. This is actually a very key match in terms of the finals, with the loser here perhaps slipping back as far as 10th on the ladder. In terms of form, it’s very hard to pick, with the Panthers having won six of their last eight and the Knights back on track with two wins in as many weeks. This is a very tough game to pick, but one thing is for sure, it will be an intensely fought match.

Teams:

Penrith Panthers:

Matt Moylan, James Roberts, Brad Tighe, Dean Whare, David Simmons, Isaac John, Luke Walsh, Mose Masoe, Kevin Kingston (capt), Tim Grant, Clint Newton, Lewis Brown, Adam Docker. Interchange: James Segeyaro, Cameron Ciraldo, Jeremy Latimore, Ryan Simpkins.

Newcastle Knights:

Darius Boyd, James McManus, Dane Gagai, Joey Leilua, Akuila Uate, Jarrod Mullen (capt), Tyrone Roberts, Kade Snowden, Danny Buderus, Willie Mason, Robbie Rochow, Beau Scott, Jeremy Smith. Interchange: Craig Gower, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Korbin Sims, Zane Tetevano (one to be omitted).

Referees: Ashley Klein, Adam Devcich.

Lulia heading back from UK to NRL

Former Newcastle NRL centre Keith Lulia will leave Super League club Bradford when his contract expires and return to Australia at the end of the year for personal reasons.

The 26-year-old, who has made 48 appearances since joining the Bulls from the Knights at the start of last season, is hoping to find a club back in the NRL.

His wife Kelly gave birth to a boy last week and Lulia said that was the primary reason behind his decision to head back to Australia.

“It will be good to raise our son around family back home in Wollongong,” said Lulia, who is expected to represent Cook Islands in the World Cup before returning home.

“I’m happy at Bradford, I like the footy here and it will be sad to leave because I’ve had a good two years and made some good friends during that time.

“I had a contract here for two years so it works out quite well with the baby having arrived.

“I want to finish the season off on a high and we certainly haven’t given up on the playoffs and will keep fighting to the death.”

Lulia attracted the attention of Leeds last season as they searched for a new centre but their offer was rejected by the Bulls.

Loose forward Jamie Langley, Bradford’s longest-serving player, also looks set to leave the club at the end of the year.

His contract is up and coach Francis Cummins says he has not been offered a renewal.

Back-rower James Donaldson has been offered a deal while Cummins is still waiting to hear back on former NRL hooker Heath L’Estrange and utility player Danny Addy’s plans for next year.