Category: National Sport
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PHOTO GALLERY | JETS V WANDERERS
The Newcastle Jets added to the Wanderers’ turbulent season winning 1-0 and dropping the visitors to 9th place on the table. In the 61st minute, Angus Thurgate guided a wonderful pass from Daniel Penha into the net putting the Jets on the board. Despite numerous attempts, the Wanderers couldn’t snag a goal and went home…
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WIN 1 OF 50 DOUBLE PASSES TO THE NRLW
Win 1 of 50 double passes to NRLW game at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday 27 February. Be watching NBN News from Sunday 21 Feb for your chance to win double passes to the NRLW triple header at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Enter the competition here Game of Chance. Competition is open to permanent residents…
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NO FANS ALLOWED AT JETS BOXING DAY CLASH
The Jets and Wanderers Boxing Day clash at McDonald Jones Stadium will go ahead but without fans. This action has been taken in light of the ever-evolving COVID outbreak sweeping across the Hunter and follows similar action in relation to other events in the region. #BREAKING the @NewcastleJetsFC will play on Boxing Day but not…
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DAVIS WELCOMES CHANGE TO AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
Australian football has taken a big step towards equality, bringing the men’s and women’s competitions under the same brand. The Newcastle Jets co-captain has welcomed the change, but hopes it’s just the start.
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ARGENTINA RUGBY PLAYERS BANNED FROM RE-ENTERING QLD
The Argentina players and officials that travelled to New South Wales will not be allowed to play in the final round of the Rugby Championship. Six Pumas and two team management staff paid a visit to Byron Bay on Wednesday, September 29, before being stopped at the Queensland border. Frontline players Pablo Matera, Santiago Medrano…
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IFFLAND WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT WORLD TITLE
Lake Macquarie cliff diver Rhiannan Iffland continues to rewrite the sport’s record books – clinching her FIFTH successive world title. Iffland overcame strong winds and crashing waves in Italy, to extend her reign at the top with one round to spare.
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JETS HOPE NEW STRIP INSPIRES GOLDEN ERA
It’s what the fans wanted – and now it’s been realised. The Newcastle Jets are back in gold for the first time in more than a decade… hoping to replicate the success of years gone by.
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JASON SANGHA SIGNS WITH SYDNEY THUNDER FOR BIG BASH SEASON
South Cardiff’s Jason Sangha has signed a new deal with the Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash season. He’s hoping for plenty of time at the crease, after injury kept him out of the last campaign.
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TWO LOCAL JUNIORS SET TO SHINE FOR THE KNIGHTS
They’ve already locked in a top eight spot and are resting four players – but there’s no letting up for the Knights. Saturday’s game will be an opportunity for local juniors to stake their claim for a finals appearance.
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HUNTER KITE SURFER BECOMES WORLD NUMBER ONE
Coal Point’s Peri Roberts has moved to Denmark to begin preparations for the next round of the kite surfing world tour in early September. Following a second place in Germany, the 21-year-old heads into the event as world number one.