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Halasima Scores Stunning Solo Match-Winning Try to Beat Knights

The New Zealand Warriors defeated the Newcastle Knights 20-15 at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 20, 2025, with a last-second try by Leka Halasima.
The Knights struggled with illness and a distracted squad, while the Warriors faced sustained pressure throughout the match before staging a late comeback.
The contest featured contentious refereeing decisions including a disallowed try for Wayde Egan due to a double movement, which drew criticism from Warriors coach Andrew Webster and commentator Phil Gould.
In the final moments, Tanah Boyd's attempt at a two-point field goal was charged down by Jackson Hastings, allowing Halasima to run 45 metres to score the winning try.
The victory consolidated the Warriors' top-four position but severely damaged the Knights' finals hopes, leaving them four wins behind the eighth spot with little chance to recover.

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