Tag: NRL
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PEARCE: STORM WIN PROOF KNIGHTS DESTINED FOR SUCCESS
It was only a trial game, but star Knights recruit Mitchell Pearce believes beating the Melbourne Storm yesterday will prove crucial. The new halfback says it’s an early indication Newcastle is destined for far more success this year.
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POSITIONS UP FOR GRABS AS KNIGHTS PREPARE TO FACE THE STORM
The new-look Knights will face their first test tomorrow – and there’s no bigger one in the NRL than the Melbourne Storm. Nathan Brown today challenged his players to prove their worth… with a number of positions still undecided.
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LEGENDS OF LEAGUE HUGE SUCCESS
Rugby league icons didn’t hold back at Central Coast Stadium for the inaugural Legends of League. Some players lacing up their boots for the first time in almost two decades.
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2 NRL GAMES BOUND FOR CENTRAL COAST
A record number of NRL games will be held at Central Coast Stadium next year. In round seven, the Rabbitohs will face the Canberra Raiders for a Saturday afternoon clash. While the Roosters will host the Titans on Saturday May 26 in a mid-season battle. Eight games will be played in regional New South Wales…
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KNIGHTS SIGN JACOB LILLYMAN
Newcastle Knights have signed former Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman on a one year deal. Lillyman made his NRL debut playing for the North Queensland Cowboys, against the Knights, in 2003 before linking with New Zealand in 2009, making 189 NRL appearances. In addition, Lillyman has played 14 Origin matches for Queensland. The 33 year old…
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COAST CONNECTION TO GRAND FINAL
The Central Coast won’t have a player involved in the NRL Grand Final, but two men will play key roles off the field. Former Ourimbah junior Dave Fairleigh is an Assistant Coach with The Cowboys, while Michael Buettner will be in the bunker for The Big One.
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WAUCHOPE GETS STAR-STUDDED FOOTY RENO
Wauchope’s rugby league ground has received a much-needed facelift, thanks to the Nine Network’s Footy Show. Some of the NRL’s biggest legends were on deck, lending a hand during the renovations.
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LAMB AND YATES RULED OUT FOR NEWCASTLE’S REMAINING GAMES
There’s more bad news for the Knights following the loss to the Storm, with two players ruled out for Newcastle’s remaining games. Scans have confirmed Brock Lamb has a grade two medial ligament tear in his left knee, and will need at least four weeks to recover. It’s a similar story for Luke Yates, who…
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ROSS DETERMINED TO RETURN FOR FINAL ROUND CLASH WITH SHARKS
They’re at opposite ends of the table, but after three straight wins, the Knights say they’re looking forward to hosting the Storm this Saturday. In a further boost for the club, Nathan Ross is determined to return from a back injury for the final round clash with the Sharks.
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KNIGHTS LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION AGAINST THE IN-FORM DRAGONS
The Knights have a point to prove this Saturday when they face the Dragons, for the second time in just over a month. Last time around, Newcastle lost after conceding 22 unanswered points.