Tag: NRL
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HODKINSON TO NOTCH 150 NRL GAMES IN CLASH WITH ROOSTERS
He made headlines today for his chivalry – now the Knights’ Trent Hodkinson has switched focus to his 150th game in the NRL. The halfback is hoping to mark the occasion with a win over the Roosters in Sydney tomorrow night.
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KNIGHTS AT A LOSS TO EXPLAIN LOSS TO THE DRAGONS
The Knights say they’re struggling to find a reason for their disappointing capitulation against the Dragons. The loss leaves Newcastle second last on the ladder, and sets up a battle of the cellar dwellers this Sunday.
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NEW CAREER PATHWAY FOR YOUNG LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE HUNTER
The Newcastle Knights have created a pathway for young Hunter players, looking to join the sport’s professional ranks. Following two special rounds this season, one player from every Newcastle Rugby League under-19 side will be invited to trial with the NRL club.
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COACH CALLS FOR KNIGHTS TO MOVE ON FROM BUNKER BLUNDER
Newcastle coach Nathan Brown has encouraged his players to move on from the Bunker blunder that dominated headlines following their loss to Manly. The Knights have a bye this week, but they were still put through a gruelling training session this morning.
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TAUFUA OUT FOR MANLY AS UATE PREPARES TO FACE FORMER TEAM
Manly has suffered a blow ahead of Friday’s clash with the Knights, with Jorge Taufua ruled out for the season with an ACL tear. Akuila Uate will face Newcastle for the first time in that game, but former team mates won’t give him special treatment.
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RANDELL PLAYING FOR A NEW DEAL AT THE KNIGHTS
With his contract set to end this year, Tyler Randell admits he’s fighting to stay at the Knights. The utility is determined to make a big impact in the second half of the season, starting with Friday’s game in Melbourne.
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KNIGHTS LOOK SET TO LOSE GAGAI TO SOUTH SYDNEY
The man himself is staying mum, but the Knights look set to lose Dane Gagai next season – with the Maroons flyer verbally agreeing to terms with Souths. But the Queensland rep wasn’t talking about that today – instead focusing on Newcastle’s win over Canberra.
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WOULD COOPER CRONK BE INTERESTED IN MOVING TO NEWCASTLE?
Nathan Brown says the Knights would be mad not to talk to Cooper Cronk – but for now, there’s no offer on the table. The Storm star will move north in 2018 to be closer to his Sydney-based partner, and Brown isn’t sure Newcastle will be close enough.
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NATHAN ROSS HOPES HE’S DONE ENOUGH TO EARN A BLUES CALL UP
Knights back Nathan Ross hopes he did enough in the City-Country clash to earn an Origin call-up. Just a few days after Laurie Daley said Ross was good enough to wear a Blues jersey, City coach Brad Fittler was also singing his praises.
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KNIGHTS PLAYERS MOVING ON FROM CONTROVERSIAL CALLS
Knights players say it was their mistakes, not the referees, that cost them a win against the Bulldogs. Despite sitting at the bottom of the ladder, centre Dane Gagai still believes Newcastle has enough talent to feature in the finals.