Tag: NRL
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KNIGHTS ACCEPT TWO MATCH BAN FOR KORBIN SIMS
The Knights have decided to accept a two-match ban for Korbin Sims which starts with Saturday’s clash against the Panthers at Hunter Stadium. This afternoon, coach Rick Stone named David Fa’alogo as his replacement in the front row, with Pat Vaivai and Tyler Randell moving onto the bench. Meanwhile, the Knights proved a big hit…
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KNIGHTS IN DANGER OF LOSING SIMS AND MULLEN FOR PANTHERS CLASH
Newcastle could be missing two key players for the clash with the Panthers, with Jarrod Mullen to have scans on a neck injury, while Korbin Sims is facing a two game suspension. The Knights hit the beach on the Gold Coast today, following last night’s two point thriller against the Titans.
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MATA’UTIA BROTHERS TO STAY IN NEWCASTLE FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS
Newcastle’s Mata’utia brothers – Sione, Chanel and Pat – are considered three of the most promising players in rugby league, and today the Knights wrapped them up for a further three years. Despite being targeted by the Bulldogs, the prospect of playing together close to home, proved too good to pass up.
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KNIGHTS WON’T LET TITANS OFF THE HOOK
Titans players have returned to training for the first time since being stood down on drugs charges. The Knights know they’ll provide a major boost to a Gold Coast side that’s lost its opening two games. Despite criticism of Newcastle’s style so far this season, the Knights’ big men won’t be showing the Titans’ forwards…
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KURT GIDLEY HITS BACK AT KNIGHTS CRITICISM
Knights skipper Kurt Gidley says criticism of Newcastle’s tactics against North Queensland won’t affect how they play. “Johnathan Thurston has played at the highest level, been targeted in Origin, any team goes out there putting pressure on the other team’s most important players. We’ll continue to do that.” The self-confessed extreme sports fan today joined…
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GRANT HACKETT SET TO GET BACK IN THE GAME
Christian Sprenger believes Grant Hackett’s possible return to the Australian Swim team could raise the standard of professionalism. Hackett will swim at next month’s trials in a bid to qualify for World Championships.
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MATCH REVIEW PANEL CLEARS KNIGHTS AFTER COWBOYS CLASH
Good news for the Knights with the match review panel deciding Chris Houston has NO case to answer for his part in this tackle on Johnathon Thurston. Beau Scott copped a grade one charge, but avoids suspension with an early guilty plea. Thurston also escaped punishment for his hit on Aku Uate.
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NORTH QUEENSLAND FUMING AS THE KNIGHTS KNOCK OFF THE COWBOYS
The Knights showed plenty of fight to beat the Cowboys in Townsville 16-14. But North Queensland was left fuming over the physical treatment suffered by star halfback Johnathan Thurston.
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GIDLEY RACING TO BE FIT FOR THE TRIP TO TOWNSVILLE
The Knights are sweating on the fitness of their captain as they prepare to head north for this weekend’s clash with the Cowboys. Kurt Gidley was named in the squad, but he’ll have to prove his fitness by Friday if he’s going to play. If the skipper’s ruled out, Sione Mata’utia will take his place…
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“CHERRY-EVANS WON’T STEP IN THIS YEAR” HENRY SAYS
Neil Henry today shut down suggestions Daly Cherry-Evans could join the Titans this season.