Category: Newcastle Sport
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PEARCE CONFIDENT THE KNIGHTS CAN WIN SUNDAY FINAL
Mitchell Pearce knows what it takes to win a premiership and concedes the Knights’ attack will need to improve, if they’re to do it. But the veteran playmaker is confident his side has enough up its sleeve, to win Sunday’s do-or-die final.
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LAMBTON JAFFAS AND BROADMEADOW MAGIC CROWNED PREMIERS
The continuation of the lockdown in the Hunter has forced Northern New South Wales Football to cancel all competitions for 2021. Clubs were consulted about the decision, with the focus now turning to next year.
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MAITLAND’S MANSELL TAKES ON FORMULA 3 FINAL ROUNDS
Bolwarra’s Christian Mansell is determined to hang on to second place, with two rounds left of the British Formula 3 Championship. The teenager wants to round out his debut season in the front row.
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RHIANNAN IFFLAND HITS DOUBLE DIGIT WINS ON CLIFF DIVING WORLD SERIES
Lake Macquarie’s Rhiannan Iffland remains as motivated as ever, after notching up 10 wins in a row on the Cliff Diving World Series. The four-time champion is excited about a new challenge this weekend, as the series moves from Bosnia to Ireland.
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MCSPADDEN FINDS NEW CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF WNBL
The Hunter’s Lara McSpadden will take a new level of confidence into her second season with Townsville in the WNBL. She’s just finished a campaign in the NBL1 North competition where she led Rockhampton in points and rebounds.
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KNIGHTS HIT A SNAG ON THE EVE OF NRL FINALS
Coach Adam O’Brien says the Knights best footy is still in front of them even after a shock loss to the Broncos this afternoon. Newcastle lost not only the game but also key prop David Klemmer, who was forced off due to a rib-cartilage injury.
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PASAMI SAULO TO RETURN AFTER SERIOUS INJURY
After a horrific leg injury, there was doubt he would play again this season – but Pasami Saulo has defied the odds. Knights coach Adam O’Brien confirming today the young forward will come off the bench against the Broncos this weekend.
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PICKERS MISS OUT ON ENDING PREMIERSHIP DROUGHT
Maitland’s quest to end its premiership drought will have to wait, following the decision to abandon the remainder of the Newcastle Rugby League season. With no guarantee lockdowns will be lifted, officials say time ran out to hold a finals series.
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TWO LOCAL JUNIORS SET TO SHINE FOR THE KNIGHTS
They’ve already locked in a top eight spot and are resting four players – but there’s no letting up for the Knights. Saturday’s game will be an opportunity for local juniors to stake their claim for a finals appearance.
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LAUREN PARKER WINS SILVER IN PARALYMPICS TRIATHLON
The Hunter’s Lauren Parker says the best is yet to come after claiming silver in the triathlon at the Paralympics. The 32 year old led almost the entire race, before being beaten by one second by American, Kendall Gretsch.