Netstrata Jubilee Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 13 NRL game between St. George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with St. George Illawarra Dragons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday May 30, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Where: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

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Friday Night Footy Heats Up as Dragons and Knights Collide in Round 13 Opener

Friday night footy is back with a bang as the St. George Illawarra Dragons take on the Newcastle Knights at Jubilee Stadium, kicking off Round 13 just days after the intensity of Origin I.

The Dragons return fresh from a bye and riding high after a gritty upset win over Brisbane in Round 11 — their fourth victory of the season, offering hope of a turnaround. Christian Tuipulotu comes in for Corey Allan, while Luciano Leilua earns a starting spot following Dylan Egan’s season-ending injury. Toby Couchman also rejoins the squad after recovering from a shoulder issue.

The Knights, meanwhile, were clinical in their most recent outing, dominating a depleted Penrith side 25-6 with Dylan Lucas grabbing a first-half hat-trick. Kalyn Ponga has been named to play pending his post-Origin fitness assessment, while Mat Croker and Jack Hetherington cover for the injured Adam Elliott. Leo Thompson also returns after overcoming illness.

With both teams building momentum, this clash promises to be a high-octane showdown to launch the round.

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St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights Teams

Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Jack de Belin 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Toby Couchman 16. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Emre Guler 19. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Nathan Lawson 22. Hame Sele
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Kyle McCarthy 5. Fletcher Hunt 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. Jack Hetherington 16. Brodie Jones 17. Thomas Cant 18. Jack Cogger 19. Jermaine McEwen 20. Matthew Arthur 21. Connor Votano 22. Elijah Leaumoana