NRL finals week 1 2026 live scores, South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights results, video highlights, latest news; Cody Walker injury; Latrell Mitchell and Dane Gagai video
The Newcastle Knights secured a "famous victory" over the South Sydney Rabbitohs in NRL finals week 1, progressing to the next round while the Rabbitohs were knocked out. Key events included a Cody Walker injury, a clash between Gagai and Latrell, and a strong performance by Kalyn Ponga for the Knights.
Why it matters
This is a significant event in Australian rugby league, marking the progression of one team in the finals and the elimination of another, impacting fan engagement and team trajectories.
Sport NRL NRL NRL finals as it happened: Knights claim ‘famous victory’ as crazy rise continues Alyssa Bone , Lachlan Harper and Liam O'Loughlin Updated September 11, 2026 - 12.19pm . First published at 7.27am
Key Updates pin 11.53am Newcastle progress, Souths knocked out! pin 11.17am Rabbitohs DENIED! pin 10.27am Cody Walker is gone! pin 10.08am Gagai and Latrell clash! pin 09.58am Knights strike first! pin 08.28am Teams confirmed for Rabbits and Knights pin 07.24am Who are the experts backing? pin 07.23am Joey backing Bunnies to make history downChevron Show more Latest posts 12.19pm Good night! Lachlan Harper shares Share post That’ll do us for tonight!
What a start to the finals series that was, we’ll catch you tomorrow.
Share post Latrell Mitchell was disappointed post-match but gushed over Kalyn Ponga after his superb performance for the Knights.
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