Tag: Newcastle Knights
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BARNETT FEELS HE’S READY TO RETURN AGAINST EELS AT MAITLAND
The Knights’ Mitch Barnett says he’ll be ready to face the Eels in a trial game on February 24, having recovered from shoulder surgery. Fellow forward Jacob Lillyman was getting to know fans today, as part of the NRL’s School Blitz.
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KNIGHTS COUNT DOWN TO THE START OF THE SEASON
The Knights are enjoying a pre-season full of optimism, and the squad can’t wait to kick-off its 2018 campaign. With less than a month to go, there are fresh positive signs for the new-look men in red and blue.
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PEARCE: STORM WIN PROOF KNIGHTS DESTINED FOR SUCCESS
It was only a trial game, but star Knights recruit Mitchell Pearce believes beating the Melbourne Storm yesterday will prove crucial. The new halfback says it’s an early indication Newcastle is destined for far more success this year.
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KNIGHTS EDGE OUT STORM IN PRE SEASON TRIAL
Mitchell Pearce has wasted no time stamping his authority on the Knights. Playing his first match since leaving the Roosters, Pearce was pivotal for Newcastle in an upset trial win over Melbourne today… setting up two tries, including one to Kayln Ponga. The Storm kept plenty of their stars on the sidelines, but did play…
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KNIGHTS WIN TRIAL MATCH AGAINST STORM IN MELBOURNE
Mitchell Pearce has wasted no time stamping his authority on the Knights. Playing his first match since leaving the Roosters, Pearce was pivotal for Newcastle in an upset trial win over Melbourne today… setting up two tries, including one to Kayln Ponga. The Storm kept plenty of their stars on the sidelines, but did play…
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POSITIONS UP FOR GRABS AS KNIGHTS PREPARE TO FACE THE STORM
The new-look Knights will face their first test tomorrow – and there’s no bigger one in the NRL than the Melbourne Storm. Nathan Brown today challenged his players to prove their worth… with a number of positions still undecided.
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PONGA TAKING NOTHING FOR GRANTED AS KNIGHTS HEAD TO MAITLAND
He’s been labelled an NRL wonder-kid and is one of the Knights most high profile signings… But according to Kalyn Ponga, he’s no certainty of starting the season at fullback. Ponga and his team mates held their first training session at Maitland today, ahead of the pre season trial against the Eels on February 24.
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LAMB IN NO RUSH TO DECIDE HIS PLAYING FUTURE
With emerging Newcastle Knights half Jack Cogger heading to the Bulldogs – the next question fans want answered is whether Brock Lamb will stay in the Hunter. Despite the speculation, the talented 20 year-old is still giving little away.
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KNIGHTS STANDING FIRM ON JACK COGGER
Knights coach Nathan Brown is still looking for two more recruits before the NRL season… but says he’s happy to bide his time. Of more immediate concern – not letting one of his current players leave.
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TWO KNIGHTS NAMED IN QUEENSLAND EMERGING SQUAD
Knights recruits Kalyn Ponga and Tautau Moga have been named in Queensland’s Emerging Origin squad. Ponga was also eligible to play for New Zealand, but says his ambition is to play Origin for the Maroons. The two players will take part in a special camp on the Gold Coast in January.