Category: Newcastle Sport
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MATE VERSES MATE IN NEWCASTLE CUP QUARTERFINALS
It will be a battle of the Merewether boardriders when Morgan Cibilic and Ryan Callinan surf against each other in the quarter finals. Two out of three local surfers progressed in the Newcastle Cup this morning, with adopted Novocastrian Julian Wilson being barrelled out by Adriano de Souza. In the following heat Cibilic’s impressive form…
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MEREWETHER LOCAL STUNS WORLD NUMBER ONE SURFER
In the first World Tour Event ever to be held in Newcastle, the Merewether boardriders are using every ounce of that local knowledge to overpower the world’s best. None more so than tour rookie Morgan Cibilic, who’ll no doubt remember today for a long time.
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DUNCAN SIGNS THREE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
As the Jets battle to re-ignite their season, the club has locked in a key part of its future. Goalkeeper Jack Duncan extending his contract for three seasons.
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LANGFORD RETURNS FOR SAILGP SEASON 2
After a year out of the water, some of Australia’s top sailors are preparing to reunite for another shot at a lucrative prize. The formula one of sailing about to set sail for another season.
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CIBILIC TAKES OUT WORLD CHAMPION
Newcastle surfer Morgan Cibilic has won against world number one John John Florence in the World Surf League heat this morning. The 21-year-old got out to an early lead and held on for the win, going straight into the round of 16. Even more impressive – he did it with an injured foot. We’ll have…
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PONGA RETURNS AS DEPLETED KNIGHTS PREPARE TO “FIGHT”
The Knights seem to have been through it all in recent years – now, the squad is battling a concerning injury toll. But in a timely boost, Kalyn Ponga will make his return when the team needs him most.
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PHOTO GALLERY | NEWCASTLE JETS V WESTERN UNITED
The Newcastle Jets fans were stunned when Lachlan Wales of Western United scored in the first minute of the game. After a shaky start, the Jets confidence started to lift and looked like the stronger of the 2 teams. It looked like game over in the 68th minute with a goal from Besart Berisha, but…
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SHOCK EXITS ON DAY TWO OF NEWCASTLE CUP
World number one Tyler Wright and Olympic surfer Sally Fitzgibbons crashed out of the Newcastle Cup, when competition resumed today. Earlier, Wright’s older brother Owen progressed to the men’s round of 32, despite almost missing his heat.
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WSL KICKS OFF FOR SECOND DAY AFTER LONG-WEEKEND LULL
Thousands of spectators have packed out Merewether Beach, for the second day of the Newcastle Cup World Surf League event. Today was the first opportunity since Friday for athletes to put on a show, and it was certainly worth the wait.
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IT’S ON | SURFERS HIT THE WATER FOR DAY TWO OF THE NEWCASTLE CUP
Surf’s up and competitors have hit the water after the Newcastle Cup was on hold over the long weekend. World Surf League athletes have a big crowd watching on at Merewether Beach today. Surf’s up – after waiting the whole long weekend to jump on the swell, WSL athletes have a big crowd watching on…