Category: National Sport

  • KNIGHTS EXCITED ABOUT HOMECOMING

    KNIGHTS EXCITED ABOUT HOMECOMING

    It’s games like tomorrow’s against the high flying Eels, that Adam O’Brien says show a team where they’re at. The Knights coach says it’ll take a consistent defensive effort to stop the ladder leaders.

  • MORE JETS ARRIVE BACK IN NEWCASTLE AHEAD OF A-LEAGUE RE-START

    MORE JETS ARRIVE BACK IN NEWCASTLE AHEAD OF A-LEAGUE RE-START

    The three Victorian A League teams have been granted an exemption from the New South Wales government and will now head north to quarantine ahead of the season re-start. The Newcastle Jets are full steam ahead, bolstered by two arrivals.

  • MANN SAYS BEST IS YET TO COME

    MANN SAYS BEST IS YET TO COME

    He came to Newcastle as a dummy half, but has found a home in the halves alongside Mitchell Pearce. Kurt Mann has been one of the standouts for the Knights since the season reboot, and he says he has a lot more to give.

  • JETS DRAW LOCKED IN

    JETS DRAW LOCKED IN

    The Jets’ coach is back in Australia – now they even know when they’re playing. It’s all systems go for the A-League restart. And with all games to be played in a New South Wales hub – Newcastle is in a good position.

  • KNIGHTS AND SEA EAGLES LOOKING TO MAKE AMENDS

    KNIGHTS AND SEA EAGLES LOOKING TO MAKE AMENDS

    Two of rugby league’s best halfbacks will do battle when Manly hosts Newcastle on Sunday. But it’ll be more than a clash of the number sevens – with both sides looking to make amends for shock losses.

  • JETS FINALLY BACK AT TRAINING

    JETS FINALLY BACK AT TRAINING

    The Jets have faced up to day one of their short second pre-season – almost three months after their last match. Craig Deans and Daniel McBreen are putting the squad through its paces for now – and they’re impressed with what they’ve seen.

  • WARRIORS READY FOR DRAGONS BATTLE

    WARRIORS READY FOR DRAGONS BATTLE

    The Gosford-based Warriors are in high spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Dragons despite a number of hurdles in recent weeks. Those hurdles include some key position changes ahead of their campaign restart.

  • CAITLIN WOOD SIGNS ON FOR W-SERIES ESPORTS LEAGUE

    CAITLIN WOOD SIGNS ON FOR W-SERIES ESPORTS LEAGUE

    Like other motorsports around the world, the W-Series is preparing to go virtual, unveiling a 10-race schedule. The Hunter’s Caitlin Wood will be part of the field of female drivers, when the E-Sports League launches next month.

  • QLD HOOKER SIGNS WITH KNIGHTS

    QLD HOOKER SIGNS WITH KNIGHTS

    Former Maroons hooker Andrew McCullough will join the Knights for the rest of the season, after securing an early release from the Broncos. The 30-year-old will fill the void left by Jayden Brailey, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury against the Tigers in round two. McCullough is expected to arrive in Newcastle this weekend, ahead…

  • EDDIE ‘STRONGMAN’ WILLIAMS READY FOR WORLD COMP

    EDDIE ‘STRONGMAN’ WILLIAMS READY FOR WORLD COMP

    Australia’s strongest man – Eddie Williams – is doing everything he can to keep fit while in isolation. The Central Coast local is just one of two Aussies competing in the World’s Strongest Man – Home Edition – and he’s given us a sneak peak of what’s in store.