Category: National Sport
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SUPER RUGBY AUSTRALIA HEADING TO THE HUNTER
The Hunter will get a taste of the Super Rugby Australia competition, with the Round 10 clash between the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force moved to McDonald Jones Stadium. Ongoing pandemic problems in Melbourne and Sydney gave officials little choice but to move the September 5 game to Newcastle, with kick off scheduled for 5…
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JETS WATCHING LADDER CLOSELY IN RACE TO A-LEAGUE FINALS
Perth has severely dented the Wanderers’ chances of reaching the A-League’s top six, beating them 3-1 in Sydney. That result keeps Newcastle’s faint finals hopes alive, but they could be dashed as early as tomorrow, if Adelaide gets a point against Sydney FC. Nikolai Topor-Stanley admits it’s hard not to keep a close eye on…
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POOLMAN AND THE GIANTS HEAD NORTH FOR THE WINTER
Super Netball’s Giants have arrived in Queensland to enter the competition hub ahead of round one. The Hunter’s Sam Poolman is just one player facing an indefinite stretch away from home.
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MILLAR GIVEN EVERY CHANCE OF PLAYING FOR JETS AGAIN THIS SEASON
The Jets’ Matt Millar will be given every chance to face Western United on Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium, despite injuring his hamstring against the Mariners. With two games left in the A-League season, Newcastle can’t afford to drop points.
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JETS AND MARINERS SHARE THE POINTS
The 50th F3 derby turned out to be a fizzer, with neither side able to find a goal. The scoreless draw doing little to help Newcastle make the finals or help the Central Coast avoid the wooden spoon.
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KNIGHTS ENFORCER SAYS HIS BEST IS STILL TO COME
He’s known as the Knights’ enforcer, and Mitch Barnett proved that last round – starring despite a long and frightening injury lay-off. But the two-time Danny Buderus Medal winner believes he’s got a way to go before he’s back at his best.
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JETS ON A HIGH AHEAD OF 50TH F3 DERBY
Jets coach Carl Robinson has named an unchanged squad for tomorrow night’s F3 derby. Despite a short turnaround, Newcastle remains on a high after Tuesday’s big win.
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JETS KEEP FINALS HOPES ALIVE
Newcastle has shocked the would-be A-League premiers, coming from behind to beat Sydney FC 2-1. The win keeps the Jets in the hunt for the finals, and means the Sky Blues will have to wait to claim the silverware.
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JETS PREPARE FOR SYDNEY FC SHOWDOWN
Jets coach Carl Robinson won’t be doing his former teammate Steve Corica any favours, when their sides meet tomorrow night. The Sky Blues can claim the Premiers Plate for a record breaking fourth time, if they secure a point against Newcastle.
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KNIGHTS BACK INTO TOP FOUR AFTER WIN OVER RABBITOHS
Newcastle has returned to the top four thanks to a heart-stopping win over the Rabbitohs. The Knights are now looking for back to back victories for the first time since the competition returned from lockdown, when they host the Bulldogs next Sunday.