Newcastle Knights eliminate Rabbitohs in NRL final
Newcastle defeated South Sydney in the NRL elimination final, advancing while Rabbitohs face Mad Monday.
The Knights came out sharp and never relented against the Rabbitohs in Friday's elimination final. Newcastle's intensity was clear from early on and they built a commanding lead.
In the second half, South Sydney fell apart completely, with uncharacteristic errors piling up. The win books Newcastle a spot in the next finals round.
Rabbitohs' season ends with a trip to Mad Monday, a second-chance playoff where they must win to stay alive. Newcastle's defence and discipline proved the difference when it mattered most.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Opponent
- Mad Monday for Rabbitohs
- Next stage
Why it mattersThe loss ends South Sydney's finals campaign, while Newcastle keeps its premiership hopes alive after a strong comeback season.
AustraliaNRL fans in Australia watched one of the biggest upsets of the finals series, with Newcastle's performance shifting the competition wide open for the finals run.
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