Tag: Newcastle Knights
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JEREMY SMITH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT DATE
After more than 200 games, two premierships and a world cup win.. The NRL’s oldest player today announced he’ll call it quits at the end of the year. Knights co-captain Jeremy Smith will play out the year under coach Nathan Brown, who’s labelled him a ‘winning player.’
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KNIGHTS CO-CAPTAIN TO RETIRE AT END OF SEASON
Newcastle Knights co-captain Jeremy Smith will retire at the end of the NRL season. The 36-year-old has played more than 200 games spanning a 12-year career. More to come.
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SAIFITI TWINS EXTEND CONTRACTS WITH KNIGHTS
The Saifiti brothers are set to remain at the Newcastle Knights until the end of 2018, after extending their contracts with the club. 20-year-old twins Daniel and Jacob debuted for the Knights at the start of this season, and were signed until the end of 2017. This week they added another year to their contracts.…
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KNIGHTS HODKINSON TO AUDITION FOR THE BLUES ON SUNDAY
Knights halfback Trent Hodkinson says he’s ready to do a job for New South Wales IF he’s selected for Origin One. With James Maloney also in the running for a spot in the halves, this Sunday’s clash with the Sharks at Hunter Stadium could act as a selection trial.
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KORBIN SIMS LIKELY TO MISS FIJI CLASH WITH PNG
Korbin Sims has been selected in the Fijian side to face Papua New Guinea this Saturday, but he’s unlikely to play. The forward is facing a one game suspension after being charged for a high tackle against the Roosters. His Newcastle teammates, Akuila Uate and Daniel Saifiti, were also named in the Fijian squad. Meanwhile,…
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WOY WOY TO HOST ROOS KNIGHTS BLOCKBUSTER
History will be made at Woy Woy Oval tomorrow night, when Wyong face Newcastle in a Grand Final re-match. It will also be with the first New South Wales Super Premiership match, to be played at the recently upgraded venue.
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KNIGHTS SQUAD SELECTED FOR ROOSTERS CLASH
Returning to the NRL and Nathan Brown has selected a 20-man squad for Saturday’s clash with the Roosters. Scans have confirmed Peter Mata’utia’s knee injury will keep him out for around eight weeks, while Jarrod Mullen will need to see a specialist to determine the extent of his hamstring strain. The coach has named Will…
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KNIGHTS LOSE MORE THAN JUST THE TWO POINTS AGAINST MANLY
It may have been an improved performance on the big loss to Brisbane, but the clash with Manly still proved dire for the Knights. The blows keep coming for Newcastle, with Jarrod Mullen and Peter Mata’utia now facing long stints on the sideline.
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MATA’UTIA SET FOR RETURN AGAINST MANLY
New signing Peter Mata’utia will start for Newcastle tomorrow against Manly, after rejoining the club earlier this week. The 25-year-old has completed two training sessions, and will replace his brother Pat in the centres. And in another boost, Jarrod Mullen, Tyler Randall and Nathan Ross have all been cleared to play, after suffering concussions against…
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JEREMY SMITH TO KNOTCH 200TH GAME ON ANZAC DAY
The Newcastle Knights will welcome back at least four players from injury ahead of Monday’s Anzac Day clash against the Sea Eagles. Among them, Co-captain Jeremy Smith, who’ll be celebrating his 200th NRL match.