Newcastle's Sharpe urged to run more
Newcastle face the Roosters for the 2026 title on Sunday at 7:30 pm. Underdog Newcastle may rely on Sharpe, whom Johns sees as the spark to bring the Provan-Summons trophy...
Newcastle's Crossland case clouds grand final prospects
Newcastle reached its first grand final in 25 years after winning the preliminary final with 12 players. Phoenix Crossland was sent off in the 36th minute for an illegal hip-drop...
Cleary defends Newcastle's Crossland amid abuse
Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith secured the Knights a grand final place, but Phoenix Crossland was sent off and referred directly to the judiciary. The tackle left Nathan Cleary with...
Newcastle halfback eyes Roosters fairytale
In the final minute against Penrith, Sandon Smith intercepted a pass and raced 90 metres to seal Newcastle's win. Earlier, his last-tackle run had cut the deficit to 14-10, and...
Newcastle need Ponga to topple Roosters
The Roosters enter Sunday's grand final as clear favourites, but former Newcastle player Matty Johns sees Kalyn Ponga as the key to a Knights upset. Johns has called Ponga the...
Cleary defends Newcastle's Crossland amid abuse
Newcastle's 22-14 win secured a grand final place, but hooker Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary. Cleary suffered a compound fracture and dislocated ankle,...
Newcastle's Smith targets Cherry-Evans fairytale
Newcastle's preliminary-final win was watched by 57,000 fans, most wearing the Knights' blue and red, as excitement built for the club's first grand final since 2001. Sandon Smith helped secure...
Newcastle Knights chase historic turnaround
The Western Suburbs Magpies went from last in 1933 to premiers in 1934, a turnaround no other first-grade side has matched in more than a century. Newcastle could make history...
Newcastle's Crossland referred to judiciary
Phoenix Crossland's suspension could open the door for Harrison Graham to start at hooker in Newcastle's grand final against the Sydney Roosters on Sunday. Graham has mainly been used from...
Newcastle Knights Grand Final sells out
The Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters will meet in the men's NRL Grand Final at 7:30pm AEDT on Sunday, after the 2026 decider sold out. The NRL said all tickets...
Newcastle hip-drop reignites NRL debate
Newcastle beat the Sydney Roosters 22-14 despite Phoenix Crossland's dismissal in Sunday's preliminary final, securing a place in the grand final. Crossland was sent off after a hip-drop tackle caused...
Newcastle's Crossland referred to judiciary
Cleary suffered a compound fracture to his left foot and was stretchered off for ambulance transfer to hospital. Crossland's direct judiciary referral Tuesday night put his availability for Newcastle's NRL...
Newcastle hooker referred to NRL judiciary
Penrith's Nathan Cleary was taken by ambulance from Accor Stadium after breaking his ankle in a first-half tackle during Sunday's preliminary final. Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland was dismissed for the...
Newcastle send-off exposes NRL hip-drop confusion
Nathan Cleary suffered a compound fracture of his left leg and was stretchered from Accor Stadium in severe pain, as his father Ivan watched from the coaching box and his...
Newcastle's Crossland referred to NRL judiciary
Harrison Graham could start for Newcastle in Sunday's grand final against the Sydney Roosters after Phoenix Crossland was referred directly to the NRL judiciary. Crossland was sent off during the...
Newcastle battle Penrith with 12 men
Sandon Smith intercepted a Liam Martin pass and ran 80 metres to score with a minute remaining, sealing Newcastle's 22-14 win over Penrith. The Knights reached their first grand final...
Newcastle send-off sparks hip-drop debate
Phoenix Crossland became the first player sent off for a hip-drop tackle in NRL history during Sunday's preliminary final. His 35th-minute tackle broke Nathan Cleary's leg, ending the Penrith star's...
Newcastle Knights' 12-man fightback
Twelve months after finishing with the NRL wooden spoon, Newcastle are through to their first Grand Final since 2001. The Knights beat Penrith 22-14 in a remarkable preliminary final and...
Newcastle's Crossland sent off for hip-drop
Phoenix Crossland became the first player dismissed for a hip-drop tackle in NRL history during Newcastle's preliminary final against Penrith. The tackle broke Nathan Cleary's left ankle, later confirmed as...
Newcastle Knights face send-off controversy
Newcastle will face the Sydney Roosters in next weekend's grand final after overcoming Penrith in a preliminary final. The Knights were trailing when hooker Phoenix Crossland was sent off before...
Newcastle's big-game stars step up
Smith's late intercept helped Newcastle secure a 22-14 victory over Penrith and book a Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters. He also created Dominic Young's try with a smart last-play...
Newcastle Knights face daunting Penrith test
Cody Hopgood was seven when Newcastle last reached a preliminary final in 2013; now he is preparing to face Penrith with the Knights. Before their match against the Warriors, Hopgood...
Newcastle's Frizell faces long-awaited prelim
Fifteen Newcastle players will make their first preliminary-final appearance when the Knights meet Penrith at Accor Stadium on Sunday. Tyson Frizell is the only member of the 300-game club yet...
Newcastle Knights carry heartland's finals hopes
Newcastle have reached their first NRL preliminary final in 13 years, a season after collecting the wooden spoon. The Knights meet premiership favourites Penrith on Sunday, with a place in...