Tag: NRL
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KNIGHTS PREPARE FOR WARRIORS CLASH
Dane Gagai isn’t playing for the Maroons tonight, but the Newcastle centre is still in Sydney as part of the Queensland camp. Meanwhile, the Knights are preparing for a trip to New Zealand, where they’re hoping to avoid the second half collapse they suffered against Brisbane.
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MIXED NEWS FOR THE KNIGHTS AHEAD OF BRONCOS CLASH
Mixed news for the Knights, with Jeremy Smith ruled out of tomorrow’s clash with the Broncos because of injury, while Dane Gagai is back after a stint in Queensland Origin camp. The Broncos have lost six players to the Maroons, but Newcastle won’t be taking Brisbane lightly. “There’s always young enthusiastic guys getting their opportunity…
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EADE BLAMES SUNS LOSS ON INEXPERIENCE
Suns coach Rodney Eade has blamed his side’s youth for a 92 point loss against the West Coast last night. Eade says the team played well against the second-ranked Eagles, but labelled the defeat ‘a concern’.
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ALEX McKINNON REPORTEDLY CONSIDERING SUING NRL AND STORM
There are reports Alex McKinnon is considering suing the NRL and the Storm for the tackle that put him in a wheelchair. McKinnon didn’t want to comment publicly today, and his teammates and former coach say they know nothing about the situation.
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McKINNON CONSIDERS LEGAL ACTION
There are reports injured Newcastle Knight Alex McKinnon may take legal action against the NRL and Melbourne Storm, over the tackle that left him in a wheelchair. It’s understood the 23-year-old has hired a Sydney law firm, as he considers suing for compensation. McKinnon is reportedly reluctant to file a lawsuit, due to the support he’s…
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McKINNON CONSIDERS LEGAL ACTION
Alex McKinnon has reportedly hired a legal team as he weighs up whether to seek compensation over a tackle, which left him with a spinal injury. The 23-year-old former Knights player broke his neck last March against the Melbourne Storm, prematurely ending his rugby league career. Prop Jordan McLean was suspended for seven weeks. It’s…
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GAGAI HAPPY TO STAY AT FULLBACK AGAINST THE TIGERS
Queensland Origin hopeful Dane Gagai says he’s keen to have another go at fullback against the Tigers on Sunday, after filling the role for Newcastle in the clash with Manly. The Knights are likely to be without Jarrod Mullen again this weekend, giving Gagai the chance to stake a further claim for the number one…
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SEA EAGLES HAND KNIGHTS FIFTH STRAIGHT LOSS
Newcastle’s NRL slump has gone from bad to worse, with the Knights losing their fifth straight game today – this one to cellar dwellers Manly. Brett Stewart scored a double to equal Steve Menzies’ club record of 151 tries, as the Sea Eagles won by 20 points.
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GIDLEY ENDS SPECULATION ABOUT HIS FUTURE
He made his NRL debut in 2001 – and went on to captain his state, and play for his country. But today Knights skipper Kurt Gidley ended speculation about his future, announcing he’ll head to England at the end of the season.
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GIDLEY TO PLAY IN ENGLISH SUPER LEAGUE
Newcastle Knights skipper Kurt Gidley has announced he’s signed a one-year contract with the Warrington Wolves in the English Super League. The Newcastle local has played 236 NRL games, in a career spanning 15 years. Gidley also boasts an impressive representative track record, including 12 appearances in the NSW State of Origin and 12 for…