Category: Newcastle Sport
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JETS’ MAURAGIS AIMS FOR WORLD CUP
Young Jet, Lucas Mauragis, is determined to become a full-time member of the Newcastle squad – and that’s not his only goal this season. Having been chosen in the Young Socceroos, he wants to help Australia qualify for next year’s Under 20 World Cup in Indonesia.
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SIONE MATA’UTIA THANKS KNIGHTS FANS
Sione Mata’utia won’t be with the Knights next season – and no one is more gutted than the man himself. A red and blue fan favourite, he’ll now play in the English Super League, admitting he couldn’t front up for another NRL club.
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PONGA ON TRACK FOR NRL SEASON START
Kalyn Ponga is confident his injured shoulder will be good to go by the start of the NRL season. It forced the Knights star to miss the Origin series, but he’s aiming to be ready for round one, and also believes Mitchell Pearce will be with him.
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ARGENTINA AND ALL BLACKS HOLD CAPTAINS RUN IN NEWCASTLE
Argentina and the All Blacks held their captain runs at McDonald Jones Stadium this afternoon, ahead of tomorrow night’s tri-nations test. The Pumas are looking to lift their nation’s spirits, after the death of Diego Maradona.
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2021 NRL DRAW RELEASED | KNIGHTS START AT HOME
The Knights will play three of their first four games at home in 2021, but have been dealt a tough draw from round five. Newcastle will kick off their campaign against the Bulldogs, then travel across the ditch to take on the Warriors and former coach Nathan Brown. From round five to nine, the Knights…
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JETS TO BE NEAR FULL STRENGTH FOR TRIAL MATCH AGAINST MACARTHUR
A sold-out Maitland Sportsground will tomorrow host the first real test for the Jets, ahead of the new A-League season. Time is rapidly running out for trialists to lock down spots in the squad.
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BATES BELIEVES THUNDER CAN CLAIM SECOND WBBL TITLE
Newcastle cricketer Sam Bates believes her Sydney Thunder side can go all the way in the Women’s Big Bash League. But first they’ll have to overcome the Brisbane Heat in Thursday night’s semi final.
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JETS RECRUIT KEEN TO MAKE A STATEMENT
The Jets squad is keen to shift attention away from the club’s search for an owner – and a coach – to what happens on the field. And new signing Ramy Najjarine could create plenty of positive headlines this season.
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KNIGHTS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE NEXT STEP TO SECURING NRLW FRANCHISE
The Cowboys’ Jake Clifford is set to become a Knight in 2022, after agreeing to a two-year deal. His arrival will coincide with the completion of the club’s new Centre of Excellence, with construction finally getting underway.
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NEWCASTLE JETS FIVE-NIL WINNERS AGAINST EDGEWORTH
The Newcastle Jets have warmed up for Thursday’s friendly against Macarthur at Maitland with a comfortable win over Edgeworth. Interim coach Craig Deans says it was a much better performance than the 2-nil loss to the Mariners.