Category: Newcastle Sport
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THREE LOCALS IN HIGH-PROFILE UNDERCARD FIGHTS
The Undercard holds plenty of interest for Hunter fans, with three locals taking part in high-profile fights. Among them, Tyson Lantry – who’s hoping to prove he’s ready to take on the world’s best, by beating former Olympian Paul Fleming.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RUGBY SEVENS MISS OUT ON THE PODIUM
The University of Newcastle has made an encouraging start to the national Uni Rugby Sevens tournament, but a handful of mistakes proved costly. The Novocastrians reached the finals in round one, only to narrowly miss out on a podium.
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SAIFITI’S LEG INJURY LESS SEVERE THAN FIRST THOUGHT
Jacob Saifiti’s likely to miss Sunday’s clash with the Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium – but there could be some good news for the Knights as well. His leg injury is thought to be deep bruising, rather than significant damage, with Newcastle already low on troops.
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NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE SEASON EXPECTED TO BE CLOSEST IN YEARS
The Newcastle Rugby League competition kicks off this weekend and it’s expected to be one of the closest in years. 10 clubs will vie for the premiership and one of them starts the season with a target on its back.
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LIST OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN NEWCASTLE CONTINUES TO GROW
Sport fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate, with several national and international events being hosted here in Newcastle in the coming months. Council hopes the trend continues to give the city more exposure – but questions remain over the infrastructure to support it.
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HUNTER ATHLETES LAUNCH 2021 ACADEMY GAMES
Some of the Hunter’s best young athletes came together at Belmont today, to launch this year’s Academy Games, hosted by the Hunter Academy of Sport. The event features a range of sports including basketball, golf, hockey, netball and a triathlon. “Giving you something to work for really gives you that intrinsic motivation to really work…
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CASSIDY DAVIS BREAKS W-LEAGUE RECORD IN FINAL ROUND CLASH
The Jets’ Cassidy Davis will break a W-League record this weekend, when Newcastle travels to Brisbane for its final round clash with the Roar. Davis will play her 97th straight game, a streak that stretches back eight seasons.
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NPL SEASON KICKS OFF IN NEWCASTLE
The Hunter’s National Premier Leagues competition kicks off this weekend with its traditional grand final rematch. The season as a whole will feature a host of returning stars, and an ex-international.
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KNIGHTS GEAR UP FOR HOME GAME CLASH AGAINST THE TIGERS
Newcastle is expecting a sellout crowd for Sunday’s clash with the winless Tigers. The Knights are determined to make it three in a row, but their star enforcer has issued words of warning.
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JETS EMBARRASED BY ADELAIDE UNITED
Jets coach Craig Deans says his side needs to fix its attitude, after an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at home against Adelaide. The result being Newcastle’s fourth straight loss.