Newcastle halfback Jesse Southwell has inspired a 20-12 come-from-behind defeat of Canberra that all but confirms the Knights will play NRLW finals for a second consecutive year.
Compounding the Raiders' home loss, inspirational co-captain Simaima Taufa appeared to injure her right shoulder attempting a tackle in the second half at GIO Stadium on Saturday.
She managed to play through the pain despite reeling out of the contact in significant pain, clutching the same shoulder she hurt during the grand final of the NSWRL Women's Premiership in May.
Canberra cannot afford to lose middle forward Taufa as they fight to overcome an...