Live: Warriors make late changes for semifinal with Knights at Eden Park

The New Zealand Warriors are in a new home, hosting the Newcastle Knights in an NRL semifinal at Eden Park.The winner will face the Penrith Panthers in Sydney during next week's preliminary final weekend, while the loser's premiership hopes end.Sun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:00pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:00pmNRL semifinal Warriors vs KnightsKick-off: 4:05pm AEST, 3:35pm ACST, 2:05pm AWST, 6:05pm NZSTWarriors: 1 Taine Tuaupiki, 2 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 3 Ali Leiataua, 22 Leka Halasima, 23 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7 Te Maire Martin, 8 James Fisher-Harris, 9 Wayde Egan, 10 Mitchell Barnett, 11 Kurt Capewell, 12 Jacob Laban, 13 Erin Clark; Interchange: 4 Adam Pompey, 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira, 14 Sam Healey, 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith, 16 Demitric Vaimauga, 17 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaKnights: 1 Kalyn Ponga, 2 Dominic Young, 3 Dane Gagai, 4 Bradman Best, 5 Greg Marzhew, 6 Fletcher Sharpe, 7 Sandon Smith, 8 Tyson Frizell, 9 Phoenix Crossland, 10 Cody Hopwood, 11 Jermaine McEwen, 12 Francis Manuleleua, 13 Mat Croker; Interchange:14 Harrison Graham, 15 Lachlan Crouch, 16 Pasami Saulo, 17 Thomas Cant, 18 Fletcher Hunt, 22 Dylan LucasOfficials: Referee: Ashley Klein; Touch Judges: Phil Henderson, Tyson Brough; Senior Review Official (Bunker): Chris ButlerSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:30pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:30pmANALYSIS: Cronulla's last step in the NRL finals always seems their longestPlenty of teams would kill for the sustained finals appearances Cronulla have found in recent years, but after falling short again, the Sharks could be on the cusp of the change they need.You can read the full analysis by ABC Sport's Nick Campton by tapping the link below.Sun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:20pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:20pmRelive Sydney’s win over Cronulla in last night’s semifinalThe Sydney Roosters advanced to the preliminary finals with a commanding win over Cronulla.The game was physical and tight in the first half, before the Tricolours stormed home in the second half.Relive the action from last night’s blog by tapping the link below.Sun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:10pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:10pmKnights team listThe Knights have been boosted by the return of State of Origin representative Dylan Lucas.Lucas fractured his ankle in round 21 against the Roosters, but has recovered in time to be on the six-man bench for the Knights this afternoon.Backs1 Kalyn Ponga2 Dominic Young3 Dane Gagai4 Bradman Best5 Greg Marzhew6 Fletcher Sharpe7 Sandon SmithForwards8 Tyson Frizell9 Phoenix Crossland10 Cody Hopwood11 Jermaine McEwen12 Francis Manuleleua13 Mat CrokerInterchange14 Harrison Graham15 Lachlan Crouch16 Pasami Saulo17 Thomas Cant18 Fletcher Hunt22 Dylan LucasSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:05pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:05pmWarriors team listThe Warriors have made two late changes to their side.Leka Halasima (22) and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (23) have been named in the starting side at centre and wing.Adam Pompey (4) and Alofiana Khan-Pereira (5) have gone back to the interchange bench.Jett Cleary misses out, and Jackson Ford is unavailable after sustaining an injury last weekend.Backs1 Taine Tuaupiki2 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad3 Ali Leiataua22 Leka Halasima23 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak6 Chanel Harris-Tavita7 Te Maire MartinForwards8 James Fisher-Harris9 Wayde Egan10 Mitchell Barnett11 Kurt Capewell12 Jacob Laban13 Erin ClarkInterchange4 Adam Pompey5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira14 Sam Healey15 Tanner Stowers-Smith16 Demitric Vaimauga17 Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:02pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:02pmWhat time is kick-off in the NRL finals today?Here are the kick-off times for this afternoon's NRL semifinal, in each state and territory.New Zealand Warriors vs Newcastle Knights4:05pm AEST: NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, PNG3:35pm ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory2:05pm AWST: Western Australia6:05pm NZST: New Zealand, Fiji7:05pm: Tonga, SamoaSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:00pmSun 20 Sep 2026 at 3:00pmWelcome to the ABC Sport NRL live blogGood afternoon, Australia.Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 NRL premiership season.This afternoon, Auckland's Eden Park hosts a knockout semifinal between the New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights.The winner will face the Penrith Panthers in Sydney during next week's preliminary final weekend, while the loser's premiership hopes end.Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts on the NRL finals in the comment section below.