Newcastle stand by suspended Crossland
Newcastle's grand-final week has drawn a huge response, with 22,000 people expected at a McDonald Jones Stadium watch party after bookings filled within minutes. Another 14,000 attended a fan event...
Newcastle lock's farm roots fuel rise
Croker, 27, says helping his father Allan on the family dairy farm helped build the habits behind his work ethic. The family has farmed the same land near Nabiac, NSW,...
Newcastle Knights' upset reveals town's deep bond
"I didn't realise the effect we can have on people's lives," Newcastle player Cody Hopwood said. His comments followed Newcastle's unprecedented upset win over Penrith last week, sealed when Sandon...
Newcastle's rise tests hardline coaching
Justin Holbrook has taken Newcastle from last place to a grand final this season without intimidation, challenging the NRL's traditional preference for tough, hard-edged coaches. His success contrasts with Michael...
Newcastle's unlikely grand final test
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland has received a four-game suspension for dangerous contact following his hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary in the preliminary final. Harrison Graham is the leading option to...
Newcastle Knights face Nawaqanitawase test
Mark Nawaqanitawase has made an unusual case for special attention in a grand final: few wingers demand as much opposition preparation as the Roosters flyer. In only two years in...
Newcastle fans fume over Holbrook snub
The Dally M Coach of the Year award is decided on regular-season performances, not finals results. That rule did little to ease Newcastle Knights supporters' anger after Warriors coach Andrew...
Silverchair reject Newcastle Knights' Grand Final plea
South Sydney have secured Tallis Duncan on a three-year contract, keeping the talent at the club long-term. Silverchair, meanwhile, have ruled out performing at Sunday's 2026 NRL Grand Final after...
Newcastle faced bleak pre-season predictions
Newcastle began the 2026 season at $51 to win the premiership, according to newly released TAB data, before drifting to $101 after a round-eight defeat by Penrith. Even after finishing...
Newcastle Knights training draws 12,000
Dozens of teenagers wearing mullets turned out to honour Newcastle playmaker Fletcher Sharpe at McDonald Jones Stadium on Wednesday. They joined more than 12,000 Novocastrians at an open training session...
Newcastle's Graham faces grand final No 9 test
Newcastle's extended squad includes uncapped rookie Diesel Hagan, who could become the first player to debut in a grand final since Eddie Lockhart did so for Balmain against the Roosters...
Newcastle's Ponga reflects on commitment doubts
Kalyn Ponga broke down in tears after Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith, embracing Sandon Smith as the final siren sounded. "It was just nine years of work at this club,...
Newcastle's Crossland tearful over Cleary tackle
New Zealand will be without Phoenix Crossland for its first three World Cup pool matches after the Newcastle hooker received a four-game suspension. The ban follows his guilty plea over...
Newcastle's Smith avoids Johns comparison
Andrew Johns won premierships as Newcastle's No. 7 in 1997 and 2001. Now 23-year-old Sandon Smith is aiming to become only the second halfback to represent the Knights in a...
Newcastle's Smith plays down Roosters revenge
Newcastle's 2026 premiership campaign includes three figures who came from the Sydney Roosters in 2025: Sandon Smith, England international Dom Young and head coach Justin Holbrook. Holbrook is the unbackable...
Newcastle's Smith faces Roosters reunion
Sandon Smith will meet the Sydney Roosters in Sunday's Grand Final after helping Newcastle reach the decider with a two-try display in the preliminary final. According to nine.com.au, Smith had...
Newcastle erupts over Knights' grand-final return
Newcastle tattoo artist Dave Ross has cancelled all his appointments this week to make room for Knights fans seeking commemorative tattoos. He says he "can't keep up with the demand"....
Newcastle's Ponga confronts doubts over commitment
Ponga's tears after Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith reflected the importance of the club's grand-final place. At the siren, he embraced Sandon Smith, interrupting the half's preparation for a shot...
Newcastle's Crossland handed four-game ban
Harrison Graham may make his NRL debut in Sunday's grand final after Phoenix Crossland's four-game suspension left Newcastle needing a replacement at hooker. If selected, the 19-year-old would be the...
Newcastle's Frizell eyes long-awaited premiership
Tyson Frizell has played more than 300 NRL games, but Sunday's Grand Final against the Roosters will be his first. The 34-year-old Newcastle forward has spent 16 years pursuing a...
Newcastle's Crossland rues costly tackle
Phoenix Crossland's suspension puts him among players who have missed grand finals after disciplinary bans. Cameron Smith sat out Melbourne's 2008 decider, Latrell Mitchell missed South Sydney's 2021 final, and...
Newcastle's Crossland gets four-game ban
Nathan Cleary urged people to stop sending Phoenix Crossland abuse and threats, calling the hip-drop tackle an accident and saying he had "nothing but respect for him." Newcastle forward Crossland...
Newcastle back Holbrook despite Dally M cutoff
Nathan Cleary remains the favourite for the Dally M player award, despite being unable to attend Wednesday's gala because of a serious ankle injury. Voting closed after round 12, leaving...
Newcastle's Crossland handed four-match ban
Nathan Cleary is in hospital after suffering a compound ankle fracture that required surgery following a tackle by Phoenix Crossland on Sunday. The Newcastle Knights hooker received a four-match suspension...