LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Newcastle Knights faced a tough 20-0 loss to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in a spirited match at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the first half, the Knights struggled to keep up with the Bulldogs after losing key players early in the game.
The team will now regroup and prepare for their upcoming home games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
According to newcastleknights.com.au, "A spirited and gritty nib Newcastle Knights outfit have been defeated 20-0 by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in front of a vocal crowd at Sydney's Accor Stadium." The Knights were up against an unbeaten Bulldogs side looking to maintain their winning streak.
Unfortunately, the Knights faced setbacks early on with players Jacob Saifiti and James Schiller forced out of the game within the first two minutes.
Despite the challenges, the Knights showed resilience with a strong defensive effort in the first half.
However, the Bulldogs ultimately proved too strong and pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.
Looking ahead, the Knights will be focusing on their next games at McDonald Jones Stadium, starting with a matchup against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
The team will be aiming to bounce back from this loss and put on a strong performance for their home crowd.