Category: Newcastle Sport
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Knights part ways with trainer involved in Klemmer drama
The Knights trainer in the middle of the David Klemmer drama has left the club. Hayden Knowles, parting ways with Newcastle, just weeks after the on-field incident.
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Talented Maryland boxer hoping to headline
In 12 months, Newcastle’s hosted the likes of Tim Tszyu and Paul Gallen… but it’s hoped a local boxer will one day be the headline act. A talented 20-year-old from Maryland looks the goods – his priority right now though is winning a bout in Raymond Terrace this weekend.
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Maitland Pickers fighting for grand final
For the third season in a row, the Maitland Pickers are fighting for silverware… and they’re hoping this time, they’ll break a drought. A semi-final win against Macquarie on Saturday will see the club reach its first Newcastle Rugby League grand final in 11 years.
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Mustangs fighting to make history
It’s a big weekend for Maitland teams – the men’s Mustangs have the chance to make history when they contest the NBL1 East finals in Sydney. Three other teams remain in the hunt for the title – and Maitland has beaten them all.
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One step closer for the Supercars return to Newcastle
Motorsport fans are a step closer to seeing the Supercars return to Newcastle, with the city council agreeing to the proposed dates for the 2023 event. But it’s not over the line yet – series organisers have been forced to re-apply for state government approval – and are still waiting for an answer.
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Jets to take on Coffs Harbour
Arthur Papas will get a good indication of how his team is tracking when the Jets play a friendly in Coffs Harbour tomorrow night. The game – against a local all-star squad – will serve as tryout for spots for Newcastle’s round one derby against the Mariners.
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NRLW CENTRE JUGGLING FAMILY WITH HELP OF KNIGHTS VILLAGE
Many female athletes have to juggle work and sport – but how about training for a national rugby league season, just after the birth of your first child. That’s what NRLW centre Shanice Parker is doing, with the help of her family, and the ‘Knights village’.
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KNIGHTS SAY ITS TOO EARLY TO STRIP CAPTAINCY
The Knights say it’s too early to take the captaincy off Kalyn Ponga, after he and a teammate were kicked out of a pub toilet cubicle. The incident is being investigated by the NRL Integrity Unit – the club today speaking out, and standing down two players over a separate matter.
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KNIGHTS LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO FOOTAGE
It’s been a season to forget for the Newcastle Knights ON the field… now there’s drama OFF it. The club’s launched an investigation, after footage emerged of a security guard escorting Kalyn Ponga and a teammate, out of a pub toilet cubicle.
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LAKE MACQUARIE LOCAL SCORES BIG AT WORLD SERIES
Lake Macquarie’s Rhiannan Iffland has scored her 26th win on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, incredibly from just 30 events. The reigning champion has extended her advantage to 130 points heading into round five.