Tag: Newcastle Knights

  • DO-OR-DIE SHOWDOWN AGAINST STORM FOR KNIGHTS IN AUCKLAND NINES

    DO-OR-DIE SHOWDOWN AGAINST STORM FOR KNIGHTS IN AUCKLAND NINES

    The Knights need to win their remaining pool match against the Melbourne Storm in order to advance to play-off stages at the Auckland Nines. Newcastle enjoyed a win over the Tigers this morning before going down to the Broncos.

  • NEW RECRUIT BUHRER TO SKIPPER KNIGHTS NINES

    NEW RECRUIT BUHRER TO SKIPPER KNIGHTS NINES

    Off season recruit Jamie Buhrer has been selected to captain the Knights at the Auckland Nines. The former Sea Eagle says it’s an unexpected surprise. Buhrer will lead an inexperienced squad, containing the likes of Nathan Ross, Brock Lamb and the Saifiti brothers. The Knights will hand a 9’s debut to six players, including Mitch…

  • KNIGHTS MEMBERS GET BEHIND THEIR TEAM

    KNIGHTS MEMBERS GET BEHIND THEIR TEAM

    In league, and Newcastle’s Rory Kostjasyn will need surgery on a throat injury and could be missing until round five. Despite a tumultuous week for the Knights, their supporter base today proved it’s as strong as ever.

  • 2017 TRAINING UNDERWAY FOR KNIGHTS

    2017 TRAINING UNDERWAY FOR KNIGHTS

    The Newcastle Knights have hit the training park for the first time in 2017. And it was straight down to business for coach Nathan Brown, as he decides his sides for upcoming trials, and the Auckland Nines.

  • NEW KNIGHT HOPING TO REIGNITE CAREER

    NEW KNIGHT HOPING TO REIGNITE CAREER

    The Knights resume pre-season training on Wednesday, and one player is relishing the opportunity more than most. Almost three years after making his debut at Cronulla, new signing Jacob Gagan hopes a move north to Newcastle can kick-start his NRL career.

  • A LOOK BACK ON THE FORTUNES OF THE KNIGHTS AND JETS IN 2016

    A LOOK BACK ON THE FORTUNES OF THE KNIGHTS AND JETS IN 2016

    We take look back at the region’s two biggest sporting franchises…2016 has been a tumultuous year for the Knights and the Jets.. Sackings, injuries, record losses and plenty of uncertainty around the ownership of both clubs saw fans endure a rollercoaster of a season. Here are the highlights.

  • KNIGHTS INTO A TOUGH POOL FOR THE AUCKLAND NINES

    KNIGHTS INTO A TOUGH POOL FOR THE AUCKLAND NINES

    Knights forward Korbin Sims admits he’s not the biggest fan of playing in the version of the game… but he’s still looking forward to being part of the Auckland Nines.

  • KOSTJASYN SETTLES IN AT THE KNIGHTS

    KOSTJASYN SETTLES IN AT THE KNIGHTS

    Rory Kostjasyn says his decision to leave the Cowboys and join the Knights was based on family. The premiership-winning rake had a light first session with the squad today, before he returns to full training after Christmas.

  • OFF-SEASON SEARCH FOR TALENT CONTINUES

    OFF-SEASON SEARCH FOR TALENT CONTINUES

    Off-season recruit Rory Kostjasyn will begin pre-season training with the Knights next week. Meanwhile, there is talk prop Korbin Sims could be offered to the Cowboys as a sweetener for the early release of Kalyn Ponga. Coach Nathan Brown says the search for high profile players isn’t over

  • TUG OF WAR BETWEEN KNIGHTS AND COWBOYS FOR KALYN PONGA

    TUG OF WAR BETWEEN KNIGHTS AND COWBOYS FOR KALYN PONGA

    One of rugby league’s brightest young stars, 18 year old Kalyn Ponga, appears set to join the Knights, but exactly when remains unclear. The Cowboys want him to honour the final year of his current deal, while Newcastle is reportedly keen to bring him to town immediately.