Newcastle Groundsman Targets Penrith
Newcastle's Francis Manuleleua has made an extraordinary rise from Penrith groundsman to a key figure in the Knights' finals campaign. The 22-year-old Auckland-born forward will confront his former club in...
Penrith Face Newcastle's Fairytale Bid
Penrith and Newcastle will meet in the finals for the first time, despite contesting 60 matches since the Knights joined the competition in 1988. The Panthers are chasing a sixth...
Newcastle's Ex-Groundsman Targets Penrith
Newcastle's Francis Manuleleua has played only 13 NRL matches, yet Sunday's preliminary final against Penrith presents his biggest challenge. The 22-year-old Auckland-born forward will confront Liam Martin and aim to...
Newcastle Fans Dominate Preliminary Final Tickets
Seven dedicated supporter buses are already committed to carrying Newcastle fans south for the Knights' NRL Preliminary Final against Penrith. The NRL says Knights supporters have bought 65 per cent...
Newcastle Unchanged for Preliminary Final
Justin Holbrook will take an unchanged nib Newcastle Knights squad into Sunday afternoon's Preliminary Final against the Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium. The 22-man group remains the same as the...
Penrith Name Squad for Knights Clash
Penrith will meet the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium on Sunday for a preliminary final, with Ivan Cleary selecting his 22-man Panthers squad. The first 13 are Dylan Edwards, Tom...
Newcastle Target Cleary Amid Fitness Doubt
Newcastle are chasing their first preliminary-final appearance since 2013 after consecutive victories over South Sydney and the Warriors in Auckland. The Knights now face Penrith at Accor Stadium on Sunday,...
Newcastle Target Cleary Amid Fitness Doubts
Newcastle's unlikely finals campaign has reached a preliminary final against Penrith, despite the Knights finishing seventh during the regular season. Wins over South Sydney and the Warriors in Auckland secured...
Newcastle Victory Clouds Klein's Future
9News reporter Danny Weidler says referee Ashley Klein will be dropped from the preliminary finals after Newcastle's controversial victory. The Knights defeated the Warriors 12-10 in a semi-final shaped by...
Newcastle's Defence Fuels Grand Final Bid
Newcastle are one victory from the grand final, only 12 months after finishing last on the ladder. The Knights earned that opportunity by defeating the Warriors 12-10 before a record...
Newcastle's Controversial Finals Run Continues
Newcastle's 12-10 victory over the Warriors at Auckland's Eden Park has earned the Knights a preliminary-final meeting with Penrith. Fletcher Sharpe and Dominic Young scored for Newcastle, which was missing...
Newcastle Reject Nostalgia For Grand-Final Push
Dylan Lucas' late return from injury strengthened Newcastle's hopes after its 12-10 elimination of the Warriors in Auckland on Sunday. The Knights now face Penrith at Accor Stadium, with victory...
Newcastle Advance Amid Refereeing Controversy
Leka Halasima emerged as the Warriors' major positive despite Newcastle ending their season in Auckland on Sunday afternoon. The young forward was outstanding with the ball, offering a glimpse of...
Newcastle's Revival Reaches Panthers Showdown
Justin Holbrook's Newcastle revival has reached a preliminary final after the Knights defeated the Warriors 12-10 at Auckland's Eden Park on Sunday. Newcastle will meet Penrith at Accor Stadium next...
Newcastle's Brodie Jones Retires for Golf
Brodie Jones has ended his 92-game NRL career and will pursue professional golf at age 28. The Newcastle Knights forward announced the decision Saturday on Sydney Sports Radio after Newcastle's...
Ponga Cleared for Newcastle's Preliminary Final
Newcastle will meet Penrith next Sunday in a preliminary final after defeating the New Zealand Warriors in a thrilling contest. Fullback Kalyn Ponga passed his head injury assessment after leaving...
Newcastle's Brodie Jones Retires After Surgery
Brodie Jones has retired at 28 after 92 NRL games, following his final appearance for the Knights on Saturday. He played in Newcastle's NSW Cup preliminary final against Newtown Jets,...
Brisbane Eye Titans After Newcastle Rout
Jada Ferguson marked her 50th NRLW appearance with Brisbane's 40-16 demolition of Newcastle at Langlands Park. The reigning premiers led 34-0 at halftime after completing their opening 11 sets and...
Brisbane's ex-Knights stars drive finals run
Brisbane dismantled Newcastle 40-16 at home to reach the NRLW preliminary finals and underline their premiership credentials. The Broncos scored within the opening minute and produced six tries before halftime,...
Newcastle Kiwis Face Divided Loyalties
The Warriors' semi-final against Newcastle sold out Auckland's 46,000-seat Eden Park within 36 hours, extending their remarkable home support. Since returning to New Zealand after the COVID-19 lockdowns, 43 of...
Newtown's Ruck Dominance Ends Knights' Run
Newtown Jets will meet Penrith Panthers in the 2026 The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Grand Final at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, 26 September. The Jets secured their place by defeating...
Newtown Ruck Dominance Ends Knights' Campaign
Wilson De Courcey scored twice for Newcastle, but the Knights' finals run ended with a 30-14 defeat against the Newtown Jets. Newtown will meet Penrith in the 2026 The Knock-On...
Newcastle Kiwis Torn Before Warriors Clash
Sunday's semi-final at Auckland's 46,000-seat Eden Park sold out within 36 hours. It will be the Warriors' 43rd full-capacity home match in 48 games since returning to New Zealand after...
Newcastle Knights' Fight for Identity
South Sydney arrived in Newcastle believing their season could carry them into September, led by Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, Cameron Murray and David Fifita. The Rabbitohs brought strong expectations and...