Category: Newcastle Knights
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KNIGHTS KICK OFF PRE-SEASON
The Knights returned to the field for the start of pre-season training today, in an enviable position. There are still plenty of spots left on the playing roster – but crucially, plenty of cash to recruit with. Promising young backrower Lachlan Fitzgibbon has been retained until at least the end of 2021. The club has…
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KNIGHTS DRAW FOR SEASON 2019 RELEASED
The Knights will kick off their 2019 campaign on March 15, when they host the Sharks at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Friday night game will pit new red and blue signings Jesse Ramien and Edrick Lee against their former teammates. Newcastle will play three of its first four matches at home – all against top…
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NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES HELPING HUNTER FARMERS
With support for our farmers strengthening, the Newcastle Knights kicked off their final game of the season by lending a helping hand. Nine trucks were loaded with hay bales, heading to those who need it most.
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PEARCE: ‘I LOVE THE CLUB, I LOVE THE TEAM’
It’s an unusual time for Mitchell Pearce – he’s about to end an NRL season without playing finals football. But the star halfback certainly doesn’t regret his move to the Hunter… as he prepares for his first Old Boys Day.
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SHARKS THRASH THE KNIGHTS 38-12
The Knights injury curse continues, with Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Connor Watson failing to finish this afternoon’s clash with the Sharks. Cronulla scoring a convincing win…to move into the NRL top four.
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KALYN PONGA IN SERIOUS DOUBT TO FACE THE SHARKS
The Newcastle Knights are once again sweating on the fitness of Kalyn Ponga. An ongoing ankle injury has grounded the young superstar, and while it’s unlikely he’ll face Cronulla on Sunday, the coach is giving him every chance.
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PEARCE DECLARES PONGA A POTENTIAL FIVE-EIGHTH OF THE FUTURE
Kalyn Ponga is yet to actually play in the halves, but Mitchell Pearce believes he could do so for Queensland, or even Australia, if he wants to. The Knights are looking to unleash a more expansive style of football against the Panthers, and Pearce says Ponga will do just fine, in an unfamiliar role.
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KALYN PONGA SET FOR FIVE-EIGHTH ROLE AGAINST PANTHERS
It’s something Knights fans have been calling for, now it seems they’ll get a chance to see it. Kalyn Ponga is likely to move into the halves against the Panthers this weekend, in a shake-up potentially giving the side new spark.
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LATE INJURIES ROCK KNIGHTS CAMP
For the second-straight week, the Knights have been rocked by late injuries. The club has just confirmed that Connor Watson is OUT… while Kalyn Ponga still needs to pass a fitness test, but should line-up tomorrow night against the Tigers.
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KNIGHTS READY TO UNLEASH STAR TRIO AGAINST TIGERS
It’s been a long four months, but three big-name Knights players will finally reunite against the Tigers on Friday. Connor Watson has declared he’s ready to play, and believes Kalyn Ponga will too.