Newcastle 30-28 CanberraRaider Jack Wighton charged for biting in final game for club
Newcastle have knocked Canberra out of the NRL finals with a nail-biting 30-28 extra time win after Raiders star Jack Wighton avoided a send-off for an alleged bite on Tyson Gamble.
Captain Kalyn Ponga kicked an 89th minute penalty which ensured the Knights will head to Auckland to face the Warriors next Saturday after securing a helter skelter victory in their first home final since 2006.
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