Category: Newcastle Knights

  • KURT GIDLEY BACKS KNIGHTS DIRECTION

    KURT GIDLEY BACKS KNIGHTS DIRECTION

    Right now he’s trekking to Everest Base Camp with the Mark Hughes Foundation… but for Kurt Gidley, the Hunter is again home. He’s moved back after spending the past two years in England, and admits he kept a close eye on his beloved Knights.

  • PETER MATA’UTIA OPENS UP ABOUT LEAVING NEWCASTLE

    PETER MATA’UTIA OPENS UP ABOUT LEAVING NEWCASTLE

    Peter Mata’utia has opened up about his decision to leave the Newcastle Knights. The 26-year-old is bound for England, but first, he’ll play a key role in Samoa’s World Cup campaign.

  • KNIGHTS 1997 PREMIERSHIP SIDE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

    KNIGHTS 1997 PREMIERSHIP SIDE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

    It’s the most famous sporting moment in Newcastle’s history… So the Knights 1997 side can certainly be forgiven for celebrating its anniversary. Members of the team again reunited today.

  • PETER MATA’UTIA LEAVES NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

    PETER MATA’UTIA LEAVES NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

    Peter Mata’utia has announced he’s leaving the club. The 26-year-old took to social media to share the news, saying he’s known for a while it was the right decision for his career. It comes ahead of Brisbane centre Tautau Moga arriving in Newcastle, he was expected to take Mata’utia’s starting role.

  • 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF KNIGHTS 1997 GRAND FINAL WIN

    20TH ANNIVERSARY OF KNIGHTS 1997 GRAND FINAL WIN

    While the excitement is building around this year’s decider, for Novocastrians, today is all about 1997. It’s 20 years to the day since Newcastle broke through for its first premiership.

  • MATT GIDLEY STANDS DOWN AS KNIGHTS CEO

    MATT GIDLEY STANDS DOWN AS KNIGHTS CEO

    After seven testing years at the helm of the Newcastle Knights, Matt Gidley has stood down as CEO. The club legend says it was always in his plans to move on once the club’s sale to the Wests Group was finalised.

  • KNIGHTS UNABLE TO FINISH SEASON ON A HIGH

    KNIGHTS UNABLE TO FINISH SEASON ON A HIGH

    Newcastle has claimed its third straight wooden spoon following an eight-point loss to the Sharks in the final round. Also today, the Bulldogs booted the Dragons out of finals contention, while the Knights fell short of an upset against the defending premiers.

  • ANTHONY TUPOU RETIRES FROM RUGBY LEAGUE

    ANTHONY TUPOU RETIRES FROM RUGBY LEAGUE

    After 240 NRL appearances, four State Of Origin’s, and test honours for Australia and Tonga… The Newcastle Knight’s Anthony Tupou has retired from rugby league. It wasn’t by choice – his hip injury has forced his hand. But the 34 year-old says he’s nothing but proud of his career.

  • TYRONE AMEY SET FOR DREAM NRL DEBUT

    TYRONE AMEY SET FOR DREAM NRL DEBUT

    Knights fans could be forgiven for not knowing the name Tyrone Amey – but on Sunday, he’ll become the club’s newest NRL player. While Old Boy’s Day is a big occasion for a debut – there’s one person the 21-year-old is looking forward to playing in front of, more than most.

  • KNIGHTS LOOK SET FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WOODEN SPOON

    KNIGHTS LOOK SET FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WOODEN SPOON

    The Newcastle Knights have all but collected their third-straight wooden spoon, after going down to the Raiders. They’ll need a miracle to avoid it – last night, unable to match Canberra’s desperation.