Newcastle Knights secure play-off spot with win over Titans

NRL Newcastle Knights Gold Coast Titans rugby league play-offs

The Newcastle Knights secured a place in the NRL play-offs following a 36-26 victory over the Gold Coast Titans at McDonald Jones Stadium. Key contributors included Dane Gagai, Greg Marzhew, and Fletcher Sharpe, all of whom scored two tries each.

Despite the win, the Knights faced challenges as Dane Gagai was forced from the game after the first half with a reported hamstring injury. His absence led to the first-grade debut of 19-year-old Toby Winter, who made a notable try-saving tackle on Beau Fermor.

The victory keeps the Knights' hopes for a top-four finish alive, leaving them just two competition points behind the fourth-placed Dolphins. This performance marks a significant turnaround for the club following their wooden spoon finish in 2025.

Entities

Dane Gagai · Fletcher Sharpe · Gold Coast Titans · Greg Marzhew · Newcastle Knights

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Newcastle Knights defeated the Gold Coast Titans 36-26. www.totalrl.com · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Toby Winter made his first-grade debut for the Knights. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The Knights are two points behind the fourth-placed Dolphins in the standings. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The win secured a play-off spot for the Newcastle Knights. www.totalrl.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Dane Gagai suffered a reported hamstring injury during the match. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Dane Gagai, Greg Marzhew, and Fletcher Sharpe each scored two tries. www.totalrl.com · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] The Newcastle Knights secured a spot in the NRL play-offs with a 36-26 victory over the Gold Coast Titans. www.totalrl.com · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Toby Winter made his first-grade debut for the Newcastle Knights. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The win leaves the Newcastle Knights two competition points behind the fourth-placed Dolphins. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Dane Gagai left the game after the first half due to a reported hamstring injury. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Dane Gagai, Greg Marzhew, and Fletcher Sharpe each scored two tries during the match. www.totalrl.com · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] The final score of the game was Newcastle Knights 36, Gold Coast Titans 26. www.totalrl.com · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au

Sources

Newcastle Knights hold off Gold Coast Titans to seal top-eight spot – Total Rugby League [www.totalrl.com]

27 days ago

Red-hot Knights bring finals footy back to Newcastle – and then some [newcastleweekly.com.au]

27 days ago

Knights keep top-four hopes alive with win over Titans [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]

27 days ago

Knights keep top-four hopes alive with win over Titans [www.smh.com.au]

27 days ago