South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights - Round 19, 2026
The result
Souths led 20 to 6 at halftime and looked comfortable, but the Knights clawed back to within 2 points before the Rabbitohs held on 26 to 24 at Accor Stadium. Campbell Graham opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Newcastle's late surge, capped by Harrison Graham's try, made it a nervy finish.
How it unfolded
Souths controlled the ball, completing at 85 percent to the Knights' 70, yet Newcastle ran for more metres, 1710 to the Rabbitohs' 1663. The home side also created more line breaks, 7 to Newcastle's 4, despite conceding more penalties along the way.
Against projection
Tevita Tatola scored 57 against a projection of just 30 despite playing only 53 minutes, while Thomas Cant went for 51 against a projection of 25. At the other end, Dayne Jennings managed minus 1 against a projection of 35, and Fletcher Hunt's night finished after 36 minutes for 15 points.
Price moves
Keaon Koloamatangi rose $52,000 after scoring 66 against a break even of just 11, and Dylan Lucas rose $30,000 with 76 against a break even of 51. Greg Marzhew fell $50,000 after returning 12 against a break even of 48, and Dane Gagai fell $13,000 with 32 against a break even of 48.
Ownership outcome
Cody Hopwood scored 46 off the bench in 32 minutes, well clear of a projection of 24 that would have made him a low-owned bright spot for anyone carrying him. Euan Aitken's 2 points from 14 minutes, against a projection of 38, will have hurt anyone who had him in their side.
