The Newcastle Knights secured a crucial 36-16 win over South Sydney, overcoming the loss of Test forwards Tyson Frizell and Kai Pearce-Paul to keep their finals hopes alive.
Despite a setback when Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray was sin-binned for a high shot on Frizell, the Knights led 20-12 at halftime and continued their dominance in the second half.
Key contributions from Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai, and Jack Cogger helped Newcastle maintain momentum and secure the victory, joining the Broncos, Dolphins, and Raiders in a tight race for a finals spot.
