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Newcastle have made an early statement in their pursuit of an NRLW title three-peat, putting up a red-and-blue brick wall to beat the Sydney Roosters 12-10.
In a dramatic opening to the NRLW season, the Roosters fought back from 10-0 down late to make it 12-10 when Jess Sergis scored in the final minute.
But from just to the right of the posts, Roosters kicker Jocelyn Kelleher sprayed the ball past the left upright to leave the Tri-colours heartbroken.
In truth, the final score did not reflect how well the Knights defended at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night.
It took the Roosters 72 tackles in the Knights’ half to crack Newcastle’s tryline late in the match, as the hosts repelled set after set on their own line.
Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton again showed her class at fullback for the Knights, while halfback Jesse Southwell was as good as anyone in defence.
Time and time again Knights defenders held on, as the Roosters attempted crash plays and sweeping movements to their outside backs.
