Tag: Newcastle Knights
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LAMB HAPPY TO WELCOME BIRD TO NEWCASTLE
Brock Lamb will probably lose his spot if Jack Bird moves to Newcastle, but the young five-eighth isn’t complaining about the potential signing. Right now, he’s concentrating on developing his own game, as he continues to adapt to life in the NRL.
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COACH CONFIRMS JACK BIRD VISITED NEWCASTLE TO MEET WITH KNIGHTS OFFICIALS
Coach Nathan Brown has revealed Jack Bird visited Newcastle for contract talks yesterday, but the Cronulla star didn’t indicate whether he’ll sign with the Knights. The 22-year-old is seen as a possible cornerstone of the club’s rebuilding process.
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KNIGHTS EARN RESPECT DESPITE LOSS TO SHARKS
Returning to the NRL, and they didn’t beat the Sharks, but the Knights earned some respect in the Shire. Newcastle has injury concerns, with Sione Mata’utia set to follow concussion protocol, while Jack Stockwell has 13 stitches in his chin. The big question is – did Newcastle do enough to encourage Wollongong boy Jack Bird to…
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KNIGHTS HEROICS JUST FALL SHORT AGAINST CRONULLA
Newcastle have come within a whisker of the upset of the season, putting in a spirited performance to fall Just Short against the Sharks. Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen was furious after the one point win, blasting his Team Mates in a post match rant.
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SIONE PREPARES FOR 50TH NRL GAME FOR NEWCASTLE
He’s only 20, but the Knights’ Sione Mata’utia is preparing to play his 50th NRL game this weekend. While he’s happy to reach the milestone, the young forward has bigger goals in mind.
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CHANGES FORECAST AS THE KNIGHTS PREPARE TO FACE THE CHAMPIONS
The Knights have a handful of injury concerns following Friday’s heavy loss to the Panthers. Coach Nathan Brown has forecast changes as Newcastle prepares to face the premiers in Cronulla.
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BROWN SAYS KNIGHTS ATTITUDE BEHIND 40-0 DRUBBING
In the NRL although it was the Knight’s biggest ever loss against Penrith, coach Nathan Brown says it isn’t a step backwards for the developing side. He believes it was their attitude that let them down.
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FALLOUT CONTINUES FROM KNIGHTS-RABBITOHS CLASH
Three Rabbitohs and the Knights’ Josh Starling have been charged by the Match Review Committee following yesterday’s fiery clash. Starling will avoid suspension if he takes the early plea, while Hymel Hunt is facing a four-week ban for his hit on Brendan Elliot.
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KNIGHTS SHOW PLENTY OF FIGHT BUT FALL SHORT AGAINST RABBITOHS
Souths and the Knights literally fought it out in Newcastle this afternoon. It was Robbie Farah’s 250th first grade match and he’ll celebrate a winner with the Rabbitohs coming away 24 – 18 winners.
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WEATHER COULD PLAY A PART IN SOUTH SYDNEY CLASH
Newcastle’s poor weather will play a big role in the Knights-Rabbitoh’s game. The backs will certainly be tested under the ball, while the forwards are looking to avoid a grind with the big South Sydney pack and post back-to-back wins.