Tag: NRL
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SNOWDEN AND SIMS TAKE EARLY PLEAS FOR CARELESS TACKLES
Newcastle Knights Kade Snowden and Tariq Sims have both taken early pleas for Grade 1 Careless High Tackle Charges. The pair was issued the charges by the Match Review Panel on Monday. Tariq Sims will be free to play in Friday night’s match against the Brisbane Broncos, however Snowden will not be playing.
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MAMO TALKS ABOUT HIS SPECTACULAR PLAY AGAINST THE SHARKS
He’s responsible for one of the highlights of the NRL season, but the Knights’ Jake Mamo is more concerned with keeping his spot in first grade. The dynamic fullback literally threw himself into the match against the Sharks, but Newcastle couldn’t finish the job.
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MAMO FLIES BUT THE KNIGHTS SINK TO ANOTHER LOSS
After enjoying a handy lead in the second half, Newcastle went on to suffer its ninth defeat in 10 games. In what was an entertaining 58-point encounter, the Sharks won by two, but Jake Mamo stole the show.
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FORMER KNIGHTS LEILUA AND REDMAN BEGIN THEIR NEW LIVES
In the NRL, the Raiders have confirmed the signing of former Knights centre Joey Leilua for the rest of the season. Meanwhile fellow former Knight Chad Redman has hit the ground running on the Gold Coast. The 22-year-old is a strong chance to see plenty of game time in the coming weeks, thanks to the…
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LEILUA RELEASED BY THE KNIGHTS TO MOVE TO CANBERRA
Joey Leilua is on his way to the Raiders, after saying goodbye to his Newcastle teammates this morning. The Knights say the decision to release him was a tough one, but the club only wants players committed to the cause.
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KURT GIDLEY FACING A ONE GAME SUSPENSION
More bad news for the Knights following Saturday’s loss to the Raiders. Kurt Gidley has been charged with grade one dangerous contact for a hit on Blake Austin. An early guilty plea would’ve seen Gidley escape a ban, but because of carry over points, the skipper is facing a one game suspension. The club will…
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ANDREW JOHNS SAYS SOME KNIGHTS IN CRUISE CONTROL
Club legend Andrew Johns claims some of the current Knights aren’t putting in enough effort. His comments come in the wake of Newcastle’s big loss to the Raiders.
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TYRONE ROBERTS TO MISS AT LEAST A MONTH WITH AN ANKLE INJURY
Mixed news for Knights fans ahead of Saturday’s clash with Canberra at Hunter Stadium. Jack Stockwell will start at lock, with Jeremy Smith’s sternum complaint continuing to keep him on the sideline. Kurt Gidley and Kade Snowden return from injury, with the skipper slotting in at halfback in place of Tyrone Roberts. The playmaker left…
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KNIGHTS TO WELCOME BACK SEVERAL BIG NAME PLAYERS
In positive news for the Knights – Kurt Gidley, Kade Snowden and Jeremy Smith will return from injury at training on Wednesday, and they’re in line for selection for Saturday’s clash with the Raiders. Meanwhile, halfback Tyrone Roberts has returned to Newcastle for scans on his injured ankle, after he was forced off the field…
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TOUGH TRIP ACROSS THE TASMAN FOR THE KNIGHTS
The Knights’ casualty ward continues to grow, with Tyrone Roberts suffering an ankle injury in New Zealand. Playing with 16 men for the majority of the game, Newcastle was brave, but still went down 24 points to 20.