Tag: Newcastle Knights
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KNIGHTS OUTCLASSED BY CRONULLA JUST 12 DAYS OUT FROM SEASON OPENER
The Knights have less than two weeks to turn around their form after being pumped by the Sharks in Saturday’s trial in Maitland. Newcastle made little impact in the 30 to 6 demolition. They face Cronulla in round one at McDonald Jones Stadium in just 12 days time. Meanwhile, Sam Burgess is back to his menacing…
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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS KNIGHTS VISIT
With the grueling NRL pre-season in its final few weeks – some Knights players took some time out today for a bit of a laugh. The best tricksters in basketball came to training, to show off their skills.
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NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS HOLD COMMUNITY SEASON LAUNCH
The Knights held their community season launch this morning, with a huge crowd turning out at McDonald Jones Stadium. The coach says it’s a credit to the fans, following several tough years on the field. “Over that time we’ve had a lot of loyal fans turn up, not only to games, but to days like…
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KURT MANN IN A BATTLE FOR KNIGHTS STARTING SPOT
Knights recruit Kurt Mann says there’ll be no love lost, as players battle for key positions this pre-season. It’s a scenario the club hasn’t enjoyed for some years, with experienced campaigners AND talented youngsters vying for spots.
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NBN NEWS EXCLUSIVE: AT HOME WITH KALYN PONGA AND CONNOR WATSON
They’re two rugby league young guns with endless potential – who just happen to be housemates. Kalyn Ponga and Connor Watson are in no doubt Newcastle can turn its fortunes around this season. Kate Haberfield sat down with them at their home, for this exclusive chat.
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MITCH BARNETT FIGHTING FOR A SPOT IN THE KNIGHTS TOP 17
Former Queensland forward Aidan Guerra says Mitch Barnett deserves to be in the Knights top 17 for round one against the Sharks. Newcastle’s 20-17 player of the year knows he has plenty of competition for a place in the pack.
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TAUTAU MOGA AIMING FOR ROUND ONE RETURN
While all of the focus for the Newcastle Knights has been on their new recruits, one of last season’s signings is quietly going about his return. After rupturing his ACL last season, Tautau Moga is now back running, and even doing some light contact work. He says it’s the support of his teammates that has…
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GUERRA BELIEVES SUCCESS IS ON THE WAY FOR KNIGHTS
He’s enjoyed success throughout his NRL career, now Aidan Guerra is getting a good feeling about Newcastle’s season. But he’s issued a warning to his Knights teammates – work hard, or it will never happen.
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KNIGHTS FINE JACOB SAIFITI OVER PUB FIGHT
Newcastle Knights player Jacob Saifiti has been fined by the club, over last month’s fight outside a Hamilton pub. It’s understood the frontrower has been slugged $50,000 – with half of which being suspended, pending a number of conditions. Saifiti broke his leg in the incident. A 28-year-old man has been charged, and is due…
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YEAR IN REVIEW | HOW THE KNIGHTS FARED IN 2018
The Knights finished the season in 11th spot, but the future looks bright for Newcastle. Several high-profile off-season signings, as well as the emergence of the competition’s brightest star, have the red and blue army dreaming of a return to the glory days.