Full Time
70:00
2:05pm Sun September 25, 2022
Semi Finals - Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal
69min

That's full time, with the Knights advancing to the NRLW Grand Final

69min

Tamika Upton cleans up Teagan Berry's kick infield. 30 seconds to go

67min

Caitlan Johnston knocks on while trying to play the ball

64min

The Dragons knock on. They haven't been able to provide any threatening attack in this half

64min

Shanice Parker is dragged back into the in goal area

62min

Knights challenge is unsuccessful, Dragons will again be on the attack

62min

Challenge successful, Dragons on the attack

62min

Dragons are challenging the call of lost ball

60min

Shanice Parker takes another intercept but can't go the length

60min

Penalty Dragons

59min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kirra Dibb.

Kirra Dibb NAILS the sideline conversion

Knights lead Knights 30 - 6 Dragons
59min

Try: Knights
Scored by Kiana Takairangi. Kick to come.

Just putting the try in the system

Knights lead Knights 28 - 6 Dragons
57min

This is becoming a blowout now. Romy Teitzel gets a great offload away to Shanice Parker, who passes out to Kiana Takairangi to score untouched. One half of the NRLW Grand Final is now confirmed, with the Knights appearing in the big game for the first time

54min

The short kickoff from the Saints doesn't work

54min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kirra Dibb.

Dibb converts with ease again

Knights lead Knights 24 - 6 Dragons
54min

Try: Knights
Scored by Tamika Upton. Kick to come.

The Knights in one set in attacking zone have done what the Dragons couldn't in 50, with Tamika Upton going right through some soft defence to score her second. The Knights look to be headed to the big dance

Knights lead Knights 22 - 6 Dragons
54min

Another drinks break being taken due to the 30 degree heat

53min

Knights now get in a penalty and are in the box seat to win this one

52min

Davis' pass is a bad one and the Knights dive on the ball

52min

Another penalty to the Dragons. The Knights with even more work to do defensively

50min

Romy Teitzel knocks on

49min

A herculean effort from the Knights, with Keeley Davis stopped from dummy half on the last.

47min

The Knights knock on and Quincy Dodd comes within a millimetre of scoring. If Newy can hold them out it'll be a miracle

46min

Tamika Upton is caught in goal. Repeat set SGI

41min

Emma Tonegato makes a great kick return but the Dragons throw a loose pass off the back of it. Shanice Parker takes an intercept and goes the length, but the ref calls offside and the Dragons get a penalty and will go on the attack

40min

Jesse Southwell fails to find touch with the free kick. Dragons dodge a bullet

40min

The Dragons blow it, with Emma Tonegato giving away an obstruction penalty

39min

Dragons get a much needed penalty on halfway

36min

Second half underway and the Knights have first use of the ball

35min

That'll be half time, 18-6 to the Knights

35min

Jesse Southwell is leaving the field with an HIA

34min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kirra Dibb.

Dibb converts her own try, the Dragons have a mountain to climb from here

Knights lead Knights 18 - 6 Dragons
34min

Try: Knights
Scored by Kirra Dibb. Kick to come.

The Dragons weren't up to the task, with Kirra Dibb getting over on play 1.

Knights lead Knights 16 - 6 Dragons
34min

The Dragons survive as Rachael Pearson takes the intercept, however the ref rules she knocked on. The Red V still have some work to do to ensure the scoreline doesn't blowout at the half

33min

Knights get a penalty and have a fresh set with 2:30 to go in the half

32min

Andie Robinson takes the grubber dead, repeat set Knights

31min

Quincy Dodd is tackled on the last. Newcastle start their set on their own 30

27min

Emma Tonegato is wrapped up deep in her own territory but the Dragons get a relieving penalty

24min

Penalty Knights, Quincy Dodd held on too long

23min

It's a no try, Tonegato knocked on before grounding the ball in a rough decision. 7 tackle set for the Knights coming up

23min

Hang on one second, the bunker are checking the grounding

21min

Keeley Davis grubbers for herself but it is taken dead by the Knights. Dragons get a repeat set

21min

Dragons now attacking the Knights line after the drinks break

21min

Rachael Pearson's kick is dropped by Emmanita Paki and there will be a drinks break before the Dragons go on the attack from the scrum

16min

Conversion: Dragons
Kicked by Rachael Pearson.

Rachael Pearson brings the deficit back to a converted try

Knights lead Knights 12 - 6 Dragons
15min

Try: Dragons
Scored by Teagan Berry. Kick to come.

And out of nowhere, the Dragons have hit back! The Knights looked to be on their way for another good set, but Teagan Berry was able to tip Tamika Upton's pass and intercept it on her way to the line. Could that turn momentum?

Knights lead Knights 12 - 4 Dragons
13min

The Knights offload and are up to the 30 metre line on tackle 2

12min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kirra Dibb.

Kirra Dibb again converts

Knights lead Knights 12 - 0 Dragons
11min

Try: Knights
Scored by Millie Boyle. Kick to come.

It's all the Knights after a Dragons error in their next set. Millie Boyle finds a gap before getting rid of two Dragons defenders and outmuscling another 3 to score a brilliant individual try, set up by great teamwork

Knights lead Knights 10 - 0 Dragons
9min

Conversion: Knights
Kicked by Kirra Dibb.

Dibb makes no mistake

Knights lead Knights 6 - 0 Dragons
7min

Try: Knights
Scored by Tamika Upton. Kick to come.

The Dragons do well to keep Newcastle out on two crash plays but it isn't enough as Tamika Upton finds a huge hole up the middle two tackles later. Knights will play from in front today

Knights lead Knights 4 - 0 Dragons
5min

Kirra Dibb's kick is ruled to have been touched by Emma Tonegato before going over the sideline. Knights with the first attacking opportunity of the game

4min

Newcastle get the first penalty due to high contact from Elsie Albert

3min

Both sides going set for set to start this one off

Hello and welcome to LeagueUnlimited's coverage of the first NRLW semi final between the Knights and the Dragons, with the winner to take on the Roosters or Eels at Accor Stadium next Sunday. Newcastle have just kicked off

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Kasey Badger

Touch Judges: Rochelle Tamarua, Mitchell Currie

Video Referee: Alan Shortall

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (30)
Tries: Tamika Upton (2), Kirra Dibb, Millie Boyle, Kiana Takairangi
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Kirra Dibb (5/5)
Penalty Goals:

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (6)
Tries: Teagan Berry
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Rachael Pearson (1/1)
Penalty Goals: