Tag: NSW Cup
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NSW CUP KNIGHTS GO DOWN TO WESTS MAGPIES
There’s still one sleep until the Knights NRL side is back on the field. Today, it was all about reserve-grade. Although it wasn’t good news, Newcastle losing to Wests Magpies 34-22, despite racing out to an early 16-nil lead. An error-riddled second-half opened the door for the Magpies And Newcastle blew some late opportunities to…
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ROOS READY FOR ROUND TWO
It was a nail-biting start to the season for the Wyong Roos, with a dramatic one-point win last weekend. Coach Rip Taylor says he’s pleased but they’ll have to step up their game to beat the Mounties at home on Saturday.
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ROOS READY FOR NSW CUP SEASON OPENER
The Wyong Roos have their eyes set on the silverware after last year’s disappointing grand final loss. Coach Rip Taylor is happy with all the team’s pre-season prep, despite news that the club will cut ties with the Roosters at season’s end.
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ROOS DECIDE TO CUT TIES WITH ROOSTERS
There’s concerns for the future of rugby league on the Central Coast tonight, after the board of the Wyong Roos voted to cut all ties with the Sydney Roosters. It’s been reported that the decision is motivated by finances, with the Roos forced to pay an annual six-figure sum to keep the partnership afloat. The…
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KNIGHTS NSW CUP SIDE KNOCKED OUT OF THE FINALS
The season is officially over for the Newcastle Knights, with their New South Wales Cup side losing to the Warriors in last night’s semi-final. Despite question marks over the opening try, New Zealand took a 12-nil lead into the break. The Warriors’ dominance continued in the second half, with the side going on to win…
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ROOS DOMINATE THE KNIGHTS
Wyong proved too strong for Newcastle, taking the Knights down 26 to 16 in the New South Wales Cup. The Roos dominated the game at Hunter Stadium, firming their place in the top eight.
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KNIGHTS NSW CUP SIDE HUMBLED 40-24 BY ILLAWARRA
The Knight’s 2016 New South Wales Cup campaign has suffered yet another blow, this time at the hands of the Illawarra Cutters. Dumped 1st grade winger Akuila Uate was a stand out, but his performance wasn’t enough – the side going down 40 points to 24 at Hunter Stadium.
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WARRIORS HOLD ON DESPITE KNIGHTS COMEBACK IN NSW CUP
Despite sitting on the bottom of the New South Wales Cup ladder, the Knights have showed you can never write off the defending premiers. A spirited second half come-back though not enough to snatch victory from the Warriors at Hunter Stadium.
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JAKE MAMO LEFT CONCUSSED AFTER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ipswich player Billy McConnachie has copped a grade two contrary conduct charge, for his hit on the Knights’ Jake Mamo in the State Championship clash in Sydney. Mamo was left with severe concussion, and the club was left fuming after the incident went unpunished during the game. Meanwhile, coach Matt Lantry hopes to have his…
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KNIGHTS PREPARE TO TACKLE THE JETS IN THE NRL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Knights players Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Tama Koopu will need to pass fitness tests to play in Sunday’s NRL State Championship match against Ipswich. Newcastle earned its place after winning the New South Wales Cup decider.