Category: Newcastle Sport
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KNIGHTS SQUAD UNCERTAIN AHEAD OF TITANS GAME
Knights coach Adam O’Brien admits the club is in the midst of an injury crisis and will struggle to name a 21-man squad tomorrow for their round five clash against the Titans. The only positive for Newcastle is the likely return of Kalyn Ponga from a shoulder injury.
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NEWCASTLE MAN’S LOCKDOWN HOBBY BECOMES LABOUR OF LOVE
Many of us have found new interests during the pandemic, but one Newcastle man has taken his latest pastime to the extreme. 81-year-old Brian Wilson locked himself away for a year and built a train set, that’s sure to be the envy of rail buffs everywhere.
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WAITING FOR WAVES | NEWCASTLE CUP OFF FOR FOURTH DAY
The Newcastle Cup has been held over for the fourth straight day, with organisers hopeful competition could resume as early as tomorrow. While they wait, the world’s best surfers have been exploring the region and meeting some of their biggest fans along the way.
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PHOTO GALLERY | NRL – SOUTHS V MACQUARIE
The Souths Lions took on Macquarie Scorpions at Townson Oval on Saturday in the Newcastle Rugby League competition. The final score was 22 to 10 with the Scorpions taking out the win.
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LOCALS SHINE ON DAY ONE OF NEWCASTLE CUP
Locals held their own against the world’s best surfers, as the Newcastle Cup got underway at Merewether Beach this morning. The crowd was roaring as Ryan Callinan posted the highest score of the day.
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TSZYU READY FOR NEXT CHALLENGE AFTER MASSIVE WIN IN NEWCASTLE
Tim Tszyu followed in the footsteps of his famous father last night, claiming a win in Newcastle after stopping Dennis Hogan in the fifth round. The brutal end to the bout left the Irishman in hospital.
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NEWCASTLE STRIKER HOPING FLOODGATES OPEN AFTER GLORY GOAL
Striker Roy O’Donovan admits he’s been frustrated by his lack of scoring chances during the Jets five-game losing streak. He believes there were positive signs in the 2-1 loss to the Glory in Perth last round.
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WRIGHT TO GO | TYLER PUMPED FOR RIP CURL NEWCASTLE CUP
Surfing’s World Championship Tour could emerge from a three-month hiatus as early as tomorrow, with the contest window set to open for the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup. Following a tough few years, Tyler Wright has a clean bill of health, and is ready to fire.
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DREAM COME TRUE FOR SEVERAL HUNTER SURFERS AT RIP CURL CUP
National and international stars won’t be the only ones on show, with five Merewether-based surfers also part of the men’s and women’s draws. For world tour regular Ryan Callinan, a win at his home break would be a career highlight.
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FRIZELL GEARING UP TO FACE DRAGONS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Tyson Frizell says if there are any taunts or jibes on the field this weekend, they won’t come from him. The backrower is set to face his former club for the first time, when the Knights take on the Dragons at home.