Tag: newcastle
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WESTS CHASING 193 IN NEWCASTLE CRICKET GRAND FINAL
Merewether has made a solid start against Wests in the Newcastle Cricket grand final, all out for 192 on day one. The Lions were 2 for 70 at lunch, with captain Simon Moore in ominous form, anchoring the innings. Sam Gilmour only managed two before he was trapped leg before by Wests’ Bradley Aldous (all-dis).…
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KNIGHTS BEAT COWBOYS AS THEIR SEASON GOES UP AND DOWN AND BACK AGAIN
Beau Scott was the Knights main concern after he left the field early against the Cowboys because of a groin injury. Other players were left battered and bruised, but happy to be back on the winner’s list.
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BUDERUS BACK FOR KNIGHTS TO FACE THE COWBOYS
A major boost for the Knights ahead of tomorrow’s clash with the Cowboys, with club legend Danny Buderus cleared to play his first game this season. Among other changes, Timana Tahu and Willie Mason have both been ruled out, while Alex McKinnon has been moved to the centres. Jarrod Mullen has been nursing a knee…
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TOUGH NIGHT FOR THE HUNTER REGION IN THE WARATAH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
WARATAH BASKETBALL Round 2 NORTHS 99 – MAITLAND 55 MANLY 85 – NEWCASTLE 74 A bad night for our region in the Waratah Basketball League, with Maitland suffering a heavy defeat against Norths Bears, while Newcastle went down to Manly. The new-look Hunters were hoping to bounce back from an opening round loss to Penrith.…
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BODYBOARD WORLD CHAMPS DROP INTO NEWCASTLE FOR BOOGIE FEST
A month after two current world champions were here for Surfest, today two of bodyboarding’s best were in Newcastle for Boogie Fest. Brazil’s Isabella Sousa did her best to put on a show in small conditions. The Pro Women were just one of the divisions, with junior events and Pro Drop-knee also in the water.…
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NEWCASTLE OVERCOME CENTRAL NORTH IN RUGBY’S COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Day One NEWCASTLE 31 – CENTRAL NORTH 21 ILLAWARRA 53 – CENTRAL COAST 14 Defending champions Newcastle have survived a scare against Central North on day one of rugby’s Country Championships in Tamworth. The Novocastrians will now play Illawarra in tomorrow’s final.
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TWIN BROTHERS HOPING TO LEAD NEWCASTLE HUNTERS AT HOME
Following the Knights’ heavy loss to Manly, the Newcastle Hunters basketball team will be looking to restore some pride when they take on a Sea Eagles side tomorrow. For two brothers, the game will mark the first time they’ve played in the top division together at home.
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NJC BOARD TAKES SHAPE AHEAD OF NEWMARKET
The Newcastle Jockey Club has announced the three independent members who’ve been approved by Racing New South Wales to complete its new board. It comes the day before one of the club’s most prestigious races, the Group 3 Newmarket Handicap.
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HESKEY BACK IN TRAINING AS JETS PLAY THE WAITING GAME
A major boost for the Newcastle Jets with Emile Heskey almost certain to be fit for the final round clash with Western Sydney on Good Friday. Currently in sixth, the Jets face a nervous wait, needing other results to go their way this weekend.
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EASTS RETURN TO NHRU BUT SINGLETON IN DOUBT FOR PREMIER DIVISION
It’s been a mixed 24 hours for Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union. On the same day Easts were readmitted to the competition, it’s emerged that Singleton may drop out of the premier division this season.