Bradman Best jabs amid Newcastle contract delay
Newcastle has appointed Anthony Field to replace Peter O'Sullivan, who left the club for a role with the Brisbane Broncos. The change comes as Bradman Best's contract extension talks remain...
Newcastle teen McKay rises through grades
Newcastle is also monitoring Kade McKay's twin, Jett, whose progress as a five-eighth was disrupted by a knee injury this year. Despite the setback delaying his route to a deal...
Newcastle's turnaround leaves stable squad
Newcastle have 20 players committed through 2028, giving the club room to be selective when free agency opens on November 1. That security follows a remarkable 2026 campaign under Justin...
Newcastle centre hints ex-boss stalled deal
Bradman Best will make his Kangaroos debut against Fiji at the World Cup this weekend, with his next club contract also in focus. The 25-year-old centre has a year remaining...
Newcastle's late bid to keep Best
Newcastle have put forward a four-year offer worth about $4 million to keep Bradman Best, according to News Corp. The proposal would start at roughly $820,000 a season, with clauses...
Newcastle's Croker draws rival NRL interest
Newcastle have 19 players already signed for 2028, among the most of any NRL club, but the crowded roster could make it harder to keep Mat Croker. Rival teams are...
Newcastle's Bradman Best feels lowballed
Clubs expect the salary cap to rise 15 to 20 per cent in 2028, following the NRL's $5.3 billion television deal. Bradman Best is expected to enter free agency on...
Newcastle Jets chase trophies after Knights' near-miss
Joe Lolley is the headline addition to the Newcastle Jets, joining former Sydney FC teammates Patrick Wood and Alex Grant. Thirteen players departed during the off-season, including striker Lachie Rose,...
Newcastle CEO Parr linked to Bears
Perth Bears have opened applications for a chief executive, giving prospective candidates ten days to apply. The vacancy follows Anthony De Ceglie's resignation last week. The Daily Telegraph reports Newcastle...
Brisbane Broncos poach Knights' recruitment chief
Brisbane's reported $2.5 million offer is the largest contract ever for an NRL recruitment boss, securing Peter O'Sullivan from Newcastle. The Broncos have confirmed O'Sullivan will become their General Manager...
Newcastle lock Holbrook in through 2030
The Brisbane Broncos signed Newcastle recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan for next season on a deal reportedly worth $2.5 million, prompting the Knights to secure coach Justin Holbrook through 2030. Holbrook...
Newcastle extend Holbrook after grand final
Newcastle fell 19-18 to the Sydney Roosters in this year's grand final, but the run to the decider has secured coach Justin Holbrook a longer stay. The Knights have extended...
Newcastle eye Holbrook deal after surge
Newcastle faces a recruitment challenge after Brisbane signed away head of recruitment Peter O'Sullivan, a key figure in the Knights' resurgence. The club is now expected to offer coach Justin...
Newcastle Knights face recruitment shake-up
News Corp reported on Friday that Peter O'Sullivan had agreed to a five-year deal to become Brisbane's next Head of Recruitment. The Broncos won the 2025 Grand Final but are...
Harry Grant open to Newcastle switch
Newcastle could become an option for Harry Grant if he cannot agree a new contract with Melbourne, according to a News Corp report. The Knights, 2026 grand finalists, may need...
Newcastle Knights pair set for Samoa debuts
Born in New Zealand, Francis Manuleleua could have represented the Kiwis but chose Samoa for his international career. The 22-year-old Newcastle forward and teammate Jermaine McEwen are set to debut...
Harry Grant open to Newcastle move
Newcastle could pursue Melbourne captain Harry Grant as the Knights prepare for next season, when they are considered among the premiership contenders. CODE Sports reported that Grant, previously believed to...
Wests Tigers target Knights winger Schiller
News Corp reports James Schiller is set to join the Wests Tigers immediately, adding outside-back depth for 2027. The Newcastle winger scored 16 tries in 13 NSW Cup matches, made...
Newcastle's Saifiti poised for Fiji return
Samoa has selected Newcastle second-rowers Jermain McEwan and Francis Manuleleua, along with front-rower Pasami Saulo, for its Rugby League World Cup squad. McEwan and Manuleleua impressed during Newcastle's late-season run...
Samoa select Newcastle grand final duo
Samoa open their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Parramatta, then meet Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby and Tonga. Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen made the squad...
Newcastle finals boost Fiji's Saifiti hopes
Fiji meets Cook Islands in Newcastle on October 18, with Jacob Saifiti available after serving his suspension. Saifiti was named in Mick Potter's 23-man squad, which was leaked on social...
Newcastle Knights welcomed home amid tragedy
Chris Clancy and a five-year-old girl remained in hospital after a car struck 10 fans farewelling the Knights' bus to Sydney. The girl was in a serious condition and faced...
Newcastle confirm Frizell's final game
Tyson Frizell has represented New South Wales in 16 State of Origin games and Australia in 14 Tests. The Newcastle Knights confirmed he played his 129th and final match for...
Newcastle confirm Frizell exit after defeat
"I've never seen a gutsier performance," Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook said after his side's 19-18 grand final loss to the Roosters on Sunday. Holbrook revealed that Tyson Frizell played through...