Tag: NRL
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WAYNE BENNETT RETURNS TO THE BRONCOS
Wayne Bennett will return as head coach of the Brisbane Broncos next year, after signing a three-year contract reportedly worth $4-million. The supercoach led the club to six premierships between 1992 and 2006. It comes less than two weeks after Bennett announced he’ll step down from his post with the Newcastle Knights at the end…
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ALEX McKINNON LEADS KNIGHTS OUT AGAINST THE TITANS
The rugby league community has united like never before, for the Rise for Alex round. So far more than $1.1-million has been raised for the inspirational 22-year-old, who as we saw earlier, today led the Knights out against the Titans.
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ALEX McKINNON OVERWHELMED BY SUPPORT
It’s the injury that shocked the sporting community, but has united so many. Alex McKinnon’s determination to recover from a spinal injury has already been nothing short of inspirational. And today more than 26,000 fans came together at the Knights-Titans clash to show their support, and raise money for his ongoing battle.
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ALEX McKINNON MAKES A SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT KNIGHTS TRAINING
Newcastle has suffered a blow ahead of the clash with the Titans, with Chris Houston ruled out, while James McManus is in doubt with a foot injury. With the Rise for Alex round in full swing, the man himself made a special appearance at Knights training.
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KNIGHTS BEAT SHARKS TO MAKE IT THREE IN A ROW
The Knights found out on Thursday they were losing coach Wayne Bennett, but today they put that behind them in a big way, to beat the Sharks. Adding to the Sharks’ pain, captain Paul Gallen will have scans for a bicep injury.
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KINGSTON, FAI FAI LOA TO HIT THE FIELD AMID TITANS INJURY CRISIS
Tom Kingston has been selected to play for the Queensland residents in the curtain raiser to next Wednesday’s origin. But he could be required to make his NRL debut on Monday night. Meanwhile, Q Cup heavy-hitter Kalifa Fai Fai Loa could also take to the field as the Titans injury toll deepens
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KNIGHTS EARN A WEEK OFF AFTER TWO WINS IN A ROW
Having scored back-to-back wins for the first time this season, the Knights now have a week off training because of a bye. Willie Mason says yesterday’s performance proves Newcastle hasn’t given up on the finals. Mason’s pursuit of Jarryd Hayne was part of a big defensive effort.
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TITANS STRUGGLING TO STAY AFLOAT AFTER ANOTHER LOSS
The Gold Coast Titans’ season is hanging by a thread after yesterday’s one point loss to the Dragons. The Titans now sit in 12th and have the bye this weekend to re-group.
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BEARS AND SEAGULLS DRAW IN GRUDE-MATCH NAIL BITER
A twist in today’s Queensland Rugby League grudge match, with the Burleigh Bears and the Tweed Seagulls finishing level at Piggabeen Sportsground. The Bears were lagging behind at halftime, with only six points to Tweed’s 14, but they made up ground in the second half… fighting hard to bring the score to 16-all.
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SPECIAL LUNCH RAISES FUNDS FOR ALEX McKINNON
There’s already been plenty of public support for injured Knights player Alex McKinnon, but there’s even more to come. The Rise For Alex Fund and website are expected to be launched in the next few weeks, while today his coach and team mates attended a special lunch in his honour.