Category: Newcastle Sport
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JETS’ MATT MILLAR PUSHES FOR ANOTHER CONTRACT
The Jets’ Matt Millar is willing to take a risk at the end of the A-League campaign, and push for another contract with a lower tier club in England. He’s coming off his best performance this season – and wants to continue that form in the F3 Derby.
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TIM TSZYU GIVEN KEYS TO ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Just like his dad Kostya, Tim Tszyu is proving a big drawcard in Newcastle. His next bout against Michael Zerafa in July has sold out in less than 24 hours… and the venue’s even been named in his honour.
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PHOTO GALLERY | WILDFIRES V PENRITH
On the weekend, the Wildfires celebrated a well-earned victory obliterating the Penrith Emus 86-10 at Sportsground No. 2. It was their best rugby so far this season and their win has them leap-frogging several teams to put them 9th on the leaderboard.
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KNIGHTS PRODUCE SECOND HALF COMEBACK TO DEFEAT CANBERRA
The Knights have defeated the Raiders in a scrappy match in Wagga Wagga. Scoring 24 unanswered points in the second half, this was the Knights’ biggest comeback in seven years.
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SINCLAIR TO WEAR GREEN AND GOLD
A young Newcastle cyclist has been picked in the national team for the Junior Road World Championships in Belgium. Only problem is – Australia isn’t sending a team.
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ROOS READY FOR TIGERS CLASH
To rugby league – and the Newcastle competition this weekend will host a Central Coast derby. Wyong and The Entrance will go head to head on Sunday – with the Roos trying to fix an uncharacteristic start to their season.
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KNIGHTS WOMEN PREPARE FOR COUNTRY GRAND FINAL
The Knights’ women will also feature in Wagga on Saturday, facing Riverina in the Country Championship Final. The players are hoping it’s another step towards Newcastle entering the New South Wales Premiership, and eventually the NRLW.
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HUNT HOPING TO HELP LIFT KNIGHTS
For a Knights side with an extensive injury toll, the return of a senior player from injury is a massive boost. Hymel Hunt will be back on the wing for Saturday’s match against a desperate Green Machine.
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JETS SEARCHING FOR BELIEF AHEAD OF SYDNEY FC CLASH
The Jets are two months without a win – and captain Nigel Boogaard says the side needs to find the belief it had at the start of the season. He believes there’s no better time for players to prove themselves, than in a tough final few rounds.
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CRITICS QUESTION KNIGHTS ATTITUDE
No excuses, just hard work – that’s what Lachlan Fitzgibbon says the Knights need, after five losses in six games. Adam O’Brien has named a largely unchanged squad to take on the Raiders, with Hymel Hunt back from injury… while there’ll be plenty of eyes on David Klemmer.