Category: Newcastle Sport
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Maitland hoping to go back to back in Presidents Cup
Maitland is again vying to be crowned the best semi-professional rugby league club in the state. The Pickers take on the Hills Bulls in Sunday’s Presidents Cup Final… a match half Chad O’Donnell believes will be one of the club’s toughest in years.
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Knights wary of wounded Dragons
The Knights are wary of a Dragons outfit out for revenge in Sunday’s do-or-die NRLW semi final. The Red V not only lost to Newcastle last week – it lost the grand final last season.
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Playing on the World Stage
It’s been a breakout year for Lake Macquarie’s Layne Morgan – rising through the Australian rugby ranks. The 22-year-old is now tipped to play a key role in Wallaroos’ World Cup campaign.
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Rivalry heats up in fight for NPLW Grand Final spot
Broadmeadow Magic and Newcastle Olympic have always had a fierce rivalry – and it’ll heat up even further on Saturday night, with a NPL Women’s Grand Final spot on the line. The Magic have had the upper hand this season, but Olympic isn’t worried.
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Isaac Heeney preparing for second ALF Grand Final
The Hunter’s Isaac Heeney is preparing to play in his second AFL Grand Final – and he hopes to leave the MCG a winner this time around. The 26-year-old, admitting he learned a lot from the Swans’ defeat in 2016.
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Knights ready to take on the Dragons in NRLW semi final
The Knights will be boosted by the return of star fullback Tamika Upton, for the club’s first NRLW semi final. Newcastle will take on the Dragons, just a week after thrashing them on the Central Coast.
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Hayman hopes to have a full Trans-Am season next year
Lismore’s Nathan Herne has secured back-to-back Trans Am titles – cementing himself as a rising star of Australian motorsport. Next year though could prove more difficult for the 20-year-old, with Newcastle’s Tom Hayman impressing in just his second appearance.
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Photo Gallery | Hamilton v Wanderers Final
Hamilton Hawks booked their place in the Hunter Rugby Premier 1 Grand Final with an emphatic win over rivals Wanderers on Saturday at Sportsground No. 2. Hawks flew into the first-half piling on 20 quick points laying the foundation to the runaway final 59-24 score. Powerhouse prop Chris Hemi was unstoppable bagging 4 tries. With…
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Newcastle Gold Cup
James McDonald starred on the first day of the Newcastle Cup Carnival – riding three winners. The jockey, linking up with trainer Chris Waller to claim the esteemed Gold Cup.
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Racing season begins with Newcastle Gold Cup
Tomorrow’s Newcastle Gold Cup is the start of what will be a busy spring racing season for the city. Scone-born trainers Peter and Paul Snowden have a chance – but Australian Bloodstock owned Man-kay-an is the bookies’ favourite.