That's full time, with the Knights advancing to the NRLW Grand Final
Tamika Upton cleans up Teagan Berry's kick infield. 30 seconds to go
Caitlan Johnston knocks on while trying to play the ball
The Dragons knock on. They haven't been able to provide any threatening attack in this half
Shanice Parker is dragged back into the in goal area
Knights challenge is unsuccessful, Dragons will again be on the attack
Challenge successful, Dragons on the attack
Dragons are challenging the call of lost ball
Shanice Parker takes another intercept but can't go the length
Penalty Dragons
Kirra Dibb NAILS the sideline conversion
Just putting the try in the system
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
The short kickoff from the Saints doesn't work
Dibb converts with ease again
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
Another drinks break being taken due to the 30 degree heat
Knights now get in a penalty and are in the box seat to win this one
Davis' pass is a bad one and the Knights dive on the ball
Another penalty to the Dragons. The Knights with even more work to do defensively
Romy Teitzel knocks on
A herculean effort from the Knights, with Keeley Davis stopped from dummy half on the last.
The Knights knock on and Quincy Dodd comes within a millimetre of scoring. If Newy can hold them out it'll be a miracle
Tamika Upton is caught in goal. Repeat set SGI
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
Jesse Southwell fails to find touch with the free kick. Dragons dodge a bullet
The Dragons blow it, with Emma Tonegato giving away an obstruction penalty
Dragons get a much needed penalty on halfway
Second half underway and the Knights have first use of the ball
That'll be half time, 18-6 to the Knights
Jesse Southwell is leaving the field with an HIA
Dibb converts her own try, the Dragons have a mountain to climb from here
The Dragons weren't up to the task, with Kirra Dibb getting over on play 1.
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
Knights get a penalty and have a fresh set with 2:30 to go in the half
Andie Robinson takes the grubber dead, repeat set Knights
Quincy Dodd is tackled on the last. Newcastle start their set on their own 30
Emma Tonegato is wrapped up deep in her own territory but the Dragons get a relieving penalty
Penalty Knights, Quincy Dodd held on too long
It's a no try, Tonegato knocked on before grounding the ball in a rough decision. 7 tackle set for the Knights coming up
Hang on one second, the bunker are checking the grounding
Keeley Davis grubbers for herself but it is taken dead by the Knights. Dragons get a repeat set
Dragons now attacking the Knights line after the drinks break
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
Rachael Pearson brings the deficit back to a converted try
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?
The Knights offload and are up to the 30 metre line on tackle 2
Kirra Dibb again converts
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
Dibb makes no mistake
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
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
Newcastle get the first penalty due to high contact from Elsie Albert
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: