Tag: NRL
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KNIGHTS RICK STONE RESPONDS TO CALLS FOR HIM TO REPLACED
Even if they miss the finals, Rick Stone says his team wants to finish as high as possible on the NRL ladder. The Knights coach today responded to critics who say he’s not getting the best out of his players.
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BEAU SCOTT SUSPENDED FOR THE KNIGHTS TRIP TO CHILLY CANBERRA
A blow for the Knights ahead of tomorrow’s clash with the Raiders, with Beau Scott suspended for a tackle on Cameron Smith in Origin Three. In positive news, Dane Gagai will head to Canberra full of confidence, after helping Queensland to that huge win.
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KILLER WATTS DETERMINED TO RETURN
Former bikie Anthony Watts is determined to make a return to the NRL, despite suffering a devastating knee injury. Watts ruptured his patella tendon in his first game for South Newcastle after relocating from the Gold Coast. The 28-year-old played more than 50 games in a short but powerful NRL career. It was followed…
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MULLEN TO BE NAMED FOR NEWCASTLE TO FACE THE RAIDERS
Jarrod Mullen will be selected to face the Raiders this Friday in Canberra, but his foot injury will be monitored closely. The Knights returned to training today, the morning after Alex McKinnon’s story went to air on 60 Minutes.
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KNIGHTS COACH REACTS TO THE ALEX McKINNON SPECIAL
Rick Stone was there when Alex McKinnon was hospitalised and admits it’s a scenario few people were equipped to deal with, including Cameron Smith. The Knights coach has known Smith since the Storm skipper was 19. The 60 Minutes special gave the public an insight into a situation that McKinnon, his family and teammates have…
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JEREMY SMITH MAKES LONG AWAITED RETURN FROM INJURY
The Knights’ NRL side had the bye this weekend, but there was a timely boost in the club’s New South Wales Cup game, with Kiwi international Jeremy Smith returning from a sternum injury. Smith came off the bench in the 48 points to 14 win over the Sea Eagles, getting through the game unscathed. Meanwhile,…
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NEWTON POISED TO MAKE A DECISION ON HIS FUTURE AT THE KNIGHTS
The Knights’ Clint Newton says he’ll make a decision on whether to play on next season, within a week. The veteran forward believes he still has what it takes to feature in first grade.
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TITANS LOOK TO BREAK ROOSTER DEFENCE
The Gold Coast Titans are gearing up for their clash against the Roosters at Central Coast Stadium tomorrow afternoon. The 12th placed Titans will be looking to break into Sydney’s defence. The game is the first of three NRL matches to be played on the coast, following a partnership with Gosford Council. Kick off is at…
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MULLEN TRAVELS TO BRISBANE FOR THE CLASH WITH THE BRONCOS
The Knights look set to welcome Jarrod Mullen back from injury for tomorrow night’s clash with the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, but Jeremy Smith and Tyrone Roberts didn’t travel north. Meanwhile, Brisbane centre Jack Reed has been ruled out after failing a fitness test.
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KNIGHTS TARGET BIG MONEY SIGNING
Matt Gidley has confirmed the Knights have enough money in the salary cap to target a big name signing. New South Wales halfback Trent Hodkinson is off contract with the Bulldogs at the end of 2015, and is considered a likely target.