Newcastle may have finally found their winning halves combination, as Jackson Hastings and Jack Cogger led the Knights to a 30-10 victory over St George Illawarra.
In challenging weather conditions, the Knights dominated the game, showcasing their best attack of the season with their third halves pairing in five games.
Despite a shaky start to the season, the Knights secured their second win with a strong defensive performance in the second half.
St George Illawarra faced more challenges as they continue their mixed start to the season, with concerns over Jack Bird’s knee injury.
While Bird’s injury doesn’t seem serious, his absence after a tackle from Jackson Hastings raised some worries.
Zac Lomax, playing his first game after requesting a release from the Dragons, struggled to adapt to the conditions, highlighting the visitors’ difficulties.
Newcastle capitalized on the Dragons’ defensive weaknesses in the first half, forcing changes that disrupted the visitors’ game plan.
Despite the challenges, the Dragons managed to score through Lomax and Ben Hunt, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Knights’ lead.
With a late try from Ponga sealing the victory for Newcastle, the hosts emerged victorious in a convincing performance.
AAP
