Round 23 August 10, 11, 12 & 13

KNIGHTS 29, EELS 10 TRIPLE TRIUMPH TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING NEWCASTLE caused one of the biggest upsets of the season when they downed high-rolling Parramatta at ANZ Stadium to claim their first win away from home since Round 24, 2015. It was the Knights’ third consecutive victory and raised hopes the club could shed the wooden spoon with three rounds to play. For Parramatta, the loss ended a six-game winning streak and jeopardised their chances of a top four finish. The Knights had the Eels reeling when they stormed to a 12-0 lead inside the first eight minutes of play after Dane Gagai threw the final pass for tries to Ken Sio and Mitch Barnett. Parramatta found their feet and responded with two tries before half-time, but expectations they would finish on top…

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Official Rugby League Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2017

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