Tag: NRL
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KNIGHTS WARM UP FOR AUCKLAND NINES
The Knights have trained at an Auckland high school ahead of this weekend’s Nines tournament. This afternoon, the team paid a special visit to a junior rugby league club.
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NATHAN BROWN NAMES THREE CAPTAINS FOR AUCKLAND NINES
The Knights’ Jeremy Smith has been called into the World All Stars squad in place of Trent Hodkinson. Meanwhile, Nathan Brown has named Tariq Sims, Robbie Rochow and Tyler Randell as joint captains for the Auckland Nines, with new signing Pauli Pauli replacing Lachlan Fitzgibbon.
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TITANS GO BACK TO SCHOOL
It wasn’t just the kids returning to school today. Gold Coast Titans’ Brian Kelly and Tyrone Roberts made a special trip to their old stomping ground in Ballina. The squad has been in camp in the town since yesterday.
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REP RUGBY LEAGUE SET TO RETURN TO HUNTER STADIUM
Hunter Stadium has been selected to host a Trans-Tasman double header as part of the NRL’s representative round. The Kangaroos will take on New Zealand on May 6, with the curtain-raiser to be played between Australia’s women’s team, the Jillaroos, and the Kiwi Ferns. Meanwhile, former Knights captain Kurt Gidley scored a try on debut…
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KNIGHTS MAMO PUTS HIS HAND UP FOR AUCKLAND NINES
Knights coach Nathan Brown has just under two weeks to finalise his team for the Auckland Nines. With Tariq Sims and Sione Mata-utai both cleared to take part, other players such as Jake Mamo are putting their hands up to be part of the squad.
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SIONE MATA’UTAI ADMITS HE WAS OVERWHELMED IN 2015
Knights forward Tariq Sims has been named to attend Laurie Daley’s Emerging Blues camp on Saturday. Meanwhile Newcastle officials are hoping he and Sione Mata’utai will be cleared to play in the Auckland Nines by the end of the week. Today Mata’utai joined teammates for a Summer in the City event. The 19-year-old is looking…
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KNIGHTS KORBIN SIMS SET FOR A MOVE TO THE BACK ROW
He led from the front row in 2015 but young Knights forward Korbin Sims looks set for a change this season. “He’s actually training a bit of back row with me. It’s a new challenge for him and I know he’s up to it.” Tariq won’t get the chance to play alongside his brother in…
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PORT CITY BREAKERS EYEING OFF NRL STAR
Group 3 Rugby League could soon receive a massive boost, with NRL star Jamal Idris contemplating joining the Port City Breakers. The news comes only weeks after the 25-year-old was granted compassionate release from his Penrith Panthers contract. Idris, who grew up in Forster, is expected to make a decision in the coming months. (VISION…
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HODKINSON HAPPY TO BE CALLING NEWCASTLE HOME
Former Knights’ mentor Michael Hagan says he’s not interested in replacing Mal Meninga as Queensland coach, but is willing to work alongside him at the Kangaroos. Meanwhile Trent Hodkinson says he’d be happy to captain Newcastle, but for now he’s focused on forming combinations with new teammates.
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TITANS UNDER 20s LEARN FROM CHAMPIONS
The next generation of Titans players have found out just how tough it is to make it in the NRL. A two day training camp showed them the ropes – on and off the field – with special tips from Maroons great Billy Moore.