Knights claw their way to the top against Tigers

2023 Minor Premiers: NRLW side secure top spot with comeback victory over the Tigers

LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken

The nib Newcastle Knights NRLW side achieved an historic minor premiership in a comeback victory over the Wests Tigers.

The Knights secured a top spot with a 28-8 win at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday night.

Despite trailing at the break, the Knights produced a strong second half and shut out the Tigers to secure the maiden minor premiership for the Club in the elite women's competition.

The victory also guaranteed the Knights a home semi-final at McDonald Jones Stadium next Sunday.

The Knights took the lead in the 14th minute, with Sheridan Gallagher scoring her sixth try of the season.

A long pass from Jesse Southwell found Gallagher open, and she successfully planted the ball down, adding two points from the sideline.

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