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NRL: Roosters makes comeback win over the Knights 38-24

NRL: Roosters makes comeback win over the Knights 38-24

By Navitalai Naivalurua
20/04/2026
[Image: Roosters]

Roosters sensation Mark Nawaqanitawase scored a double to help his Sydney Roosters side come back to win 38-24 over the Newcastle Knights.

The Roosters were down 24-12 at halftime but managed to keep Newcastle scoreless in the second half.

Other try scorers for the Roosters include Hugo Savala, Siua Wong, Sam Walker and James Tedesco.

In another match, the Eels defeated the Bulldogs 38-20.

Looking at round 8 matches, the Wests Tigers will take on the Raiders at 9.50pm Thursday, the Cowboys will meet the Sharks at 8pm Friday, the Broncos will face the Bulldogs at 10pm, the Dragons will host the Roosters at 6pm Saturday, the Warriors will meet the Dolphins at 8.05pm, and the Storm will face the Rabbitohs at 10.10pm.

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