Tag: Newcastle Knights
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KNIGHTS BUOYANT AFTER EELS UPSET
The Knights defied the odds – and their place on the ladder – to record their best win in seasons.
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BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR THE KNIGHTS
The Newcastle Knights have done it again, this afternoon fending off the Warriors for their first back-to-back wins since 2015. But it has come at a cost – Nathan Ross was hospitalised with a suspected fractured back – he’s just taken to twitter to say he’s fine, and waiting on scans.
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BROWN IMPRESSED BUT SAYS KNIGHTS HAVE PLAYED BETTER
Nathan Brown says the Knights played better when they lost to the Bulldogs and Brisbane, but he’s not complaining about yesterday’s breakthrough victory over the Dragons. Teenage five eighth Brock Lamb responded well after a couple of tough weeks on the field, but Brown says new signing Connor Watson will get the first crack at…
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FIELD GOAL CEMENTS KNIGHTS FIRST WIN SINCE ROUND 10
It’s certainly been a long time coming – the Newcastle Knights have broken an 8 match losing streak. A late Trent Hodkinson field goal cemented a 7 point win over the Dragons – the Knights third win of the season.
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KNIGHTS LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION AGAINST THE IN-FORM DRAGONS
The Knights have a point to prove this Saturday when they face the Dragons, for the second time in just over a month. Last time around, Newcastle lost after conceding 22 unanswered points.
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KNIGHTS KOSTJASYN FORCED INTO RETIREMENT
Knights utility Rory Kostjasyn has been forced to announce his retirement from the game. Kostjasyn underwent a number of surgeries after sustaining a throat injury during the pre-season, but has since received medical advice that his airways have narrowed and his body won’t adapt to a reduced airway. The 30-year-old made his NRL debut at…
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COAST PAIR PIVOTAL IN BRILLIANT BLUES WIN
Jaron Purcell and Bradman Best thought nothing could surpass their Grand Final win, with the Knights Harold Matthews side. But the Central Coast pair recently played a starring role for The Blues under-16 Origin team; and now Best is an internet hero.
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WESTS GROUP POISED TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE KNIGHTS
The Newcastle Knights could soon have new owners, after an agreement was reached with the NRL for the Wests Group to take control of the club. Under the terms of the agreement, Wests have pledged up to $10-million for a Centre of Excellence for the Knights, and will spend a further $2.5-million on grassroots rugby…
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HODKINSON TO NOTCH 150 NRL GAMES IN CLASH WITH ROOSTERS
He made headlines today for his chivalry – now the Knights’ Trent Hodkinson has switched focus to his 150th game in the NRL. The halfback is hoping to mark the occasion with a win over the Roosters in Sydney tomorrow night.
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BRISBANE CENTRE TAUTAU MOGA SIGNS WITH THE KNIGHTS FOR 2018
Newcastle CEO Matt Gidley has confirmed Brisbane centre Tautau Moga has signed a three-year contract with the Knights, commencing next season. The 23-year-old has played 49 NRL matches for the Sydney Roosters, North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Broncos, since debuting in 2012. Moga will join recent signings Kalyn Ponga and Aidan Guerra at the club…