Category: Newcastle Knights
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TIME FOR TALK OVER, SAYS KNIGHTS CAPTAIN
It’s been a week of self-reflection for the Knights after that demoralising loss to the Sharks. The skipper admits he’s sick of dwelling on it, and is determined to lead by example against Parramatta at ANZ Stadium tomorrow night.
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KNIGHTS WARY OF STRUGGLING EELS
They may be above them on the ladder, but the Knights certainly aren’t taking the last-placed Eels lightly. Newcastle knows first-hand just how good the struggling side can be.
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COGGER ON COLLISION COURSE WITH CRONULLA
Recalled Knights halfback Jack Cogger is well aware of the extra attention he’ll cop from Cronulla’s forwards on Sunday. He made his NRL debut against the Sharks, but he’s hoping this weekend produces a vastly different result.
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LILLYMAN CONFIDENT YOUNG FORWARD PACK WILL STEP UP
He’s been named as 18th man for this weekend’s clash with Cronulla, but Jacob Lillyman believes his younger teammates can get the job done without him. He’s come to the defence of Newcastle’s under-siege forwards, adamant they’ll learn from recent hard knocks.
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JAMIE BUHRER RECALLED TO FACE CRONULLA
Newcastle Knights co-captain Jamie Buhrer has been recalled to face Cronulla on Sunday. Chris Heighington and Jack Cogger also return, with Cogger set to be given an extended run steering the side.
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GLASBY BOUND FOR NEWCASTLE IN 2019
The Newcastle Knights have their man – Melbourne and Queensland Origin prop Tim Glasby is officially bound for the Hunter. He’ll join the club next season on a three-year deal, and he’s unlikely to be the only addition to the forward pack.
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NATHAN BROWN DEFENDS USE OF KALYN PONGA
The Titans have signed another big-name forward – Shannon Boyd. He was linked to the Knights, but Nathan Brown today said the club hadn’t spoken to the Canberra enforcer. The coach is busy preparing for this weekend’s clash with the Gold Coast, and defending his side’s reliance on Kalyn Ponga.
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KNIGHTS PUT ON NOTICE AFTER BULK CHANGES
Knights players say they’ve ALL been put on notice ahead of Friday’s clash with Penrith. Nathan Brown has made four changes – and says he’s prepared to make more.
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KNIGHTS WIELD THE AXE FOR PANTHERS CLASH
Knights coach Nathan Brown has swung the axe after his side’s loss to the Rabbitohs. He’s made four changes ahead of Friday’s clash with the Panthers – the biggest, Brock Lamb returning at halfback. Josh King will start at prop, while Danny Levi and Luke Yates have been named on the bench – co-captain Jamie…
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TWIN ENGINES SHARE BROTHERLY-LOVE AHEAD OF SHOWDOWN
They’re the twin engines driving two NRL forward packs. On Friday night, Newcastle’s Jacob and Daniel Saifiti will clash head-on with South Sydney’s George and Tom Burgess. It should prove an imposing battle – but today they were only sharing the brotherly love.