Tag: NRL
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KNIGHTS CONSIDERING APPEALING NRL FINE FOR HEAD INJURY BREACH
The NRL has finalised its punishment for the Knights breaching head injury rules, with the club fined $50,000, with another 50,000 suspended. Newcastle officials are now considering appealing the decision.
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LAMB HAPPY TO WELCOME BIRD TO NEWCASTLE
Brock Lamb will probably lose his spot if Jack Bird moves to Newcastle, but the young five-eighth isn’t complaining about the potential signing. Right now, he’s concentrating on developing his own game, as he continues to adapt to life in the NRL.
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COACH CONFIRMS JACK BIRD VISITED NEWCASTLE TO MEET WITH KNIGHTS OFFICIALS
Coach Nathan Brown has revealed Jack Bird visited Newcastle for contract talks yesterday, but the Cronulla star didn’t indicate whether he’ll sign with the Knights. The 22-year-old is seen as a possible cornerstone of the club’s rebuilding process.
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SIONE PREPARES FOR 50TH NRL GAME FOR NEWCASTLE
He’s only 20, but the Knights’ Sione Mata’utia is preparing to play his 50th NRL game this weekend. While he’s happy to reach the milestone, the young forward has bigger goals in mind.
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CHANGES FORECAST AS THE KNIGHTS PREPARE TO FACE THE CHAMPIONS
The Knights have a handful of injury concerns following Friday’s heavy loss to the Panthers. Coach Nathan Brown has forecast changes as Newcastle prepares to face the premiers in Cronulla.
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KNIGHTS COUNT THE COST OF NARROW LOSS TO THE WARRIORS
The Knights’ Dylan Pythian will have further scans to determine the extent of a knee injury he suffered against the Warriors. Newcastle has a short turnaround before hosting the Titans on Saturday.
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KNIGHTS INTO A TOUGH POOL FOR THE AUCKLAND NINES
Knights forward Korbin Sims admits he’s not the biggest fan of playing in the version of the game… but he’s still looking forward to being part of the Auckland Nines.
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TUG OF WAR BETWEEN KNIGHTS AND COWBOYS FOR KALYN PONGA
One of rugby league’s brightest young stars, 18 year old Kalyn Ponga, appears set to join the Knights, but exactly when remains unclear. The Cowboys want him to honour the final year of his current deal, while Newcastle is reportedly keen to bring him to town immediately.
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KNIGHTS LAUNCH NEW MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION FOR CLUB’S 30TH YEAR
The Knights will launch a new membership campaign tomorrow to celebrate the club’s 30th season. It allows fans to secure their own patch of turf at McDonald Jones Stadium.
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KNIGHTS SIGN PREMIERSHIP WINNING COWBOY
The Knights have officially announced the signing of NRL premiership winner, Rory Kostjasyn. The 29-year-old former Central Coast junior has played 125 games for Melbourne and North Queensland, winning the title with the Cowboys in 2015. Kostjasyn will link with the Knights on a two-year deal, starting with Newcastle’s pre-season program which begins on November…