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Knights fullback Tamika Upton simply the best in NRLW premiership 'special to my heart'

"I'm very honoured to receive this, but five other girls could have got this medal."

Newcastle Herald

Jesse Southwell is the NRLW's future, and the heart of the Newcastle Knights grand final win over Parramatta

Having led the Newcastle Knights to an NRLW premiership at just 17 years old, Newcastle's Jesse Southwell has the potential to be the NRLW's face for a decade, writes Nick Campton.

ABC News

Tyro Jesse makes Knights seven jumper her own with grand final performance for the ages

"Joey came into the sheds before the game and helped us out with a few things. Seeing someone like that talk to me and us as a team is very, very cool."

Newcastle Herald

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Newcastle Knights defeat Parramatta Eels 32-12 to claim historic NRLW premiership

Having failed to win a match in their first season, the Newcastle Knights claim the NRLW premiership in just their second campaign with a convincing 32-12 defeat of the Parramatta Eels in the grand final.

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Jesse feels sister's pain in NRLW decider

Jesse Southwell has turned into a star in her own right in 2022, but will miss playing alongside her sister in Newcastle's NRLW decider against Parramatta.

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Knights halfback Jesse Southwell's desire to be 'better than the boys'

The rookie halfback opened up on her development.

Newcastle Herald

Knights' NRLW vision unfolding for Upton

Newcastle fullback Tamika Upton has thrived since her high-profile NRLW move from Brisbane, guiding the Knights to Sunday's grand final.

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Knights back teenage halfback Jesse Southwell to fire in finals football

The 17-year-old playmaker will guide the Knights against the Dragons on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald

Knights ready to light up new stadium in top-of-table clash with the Roosters: NRLW

Both teams are unbeaten and finals bound.

Newcastle Herald

Knights coach challenges players to keep foot on the gas against Titans

Newcastle won their opening game 32-14 last week.

Newcastle Herald

Jesse Southwell stars on debut as Knights claim first NRLW win

Southwell, 17, certainly lived up to her hype.

Newcastle Herald

NRLW season preview: Can Newcastle turn the spoon into silverware?

How far can the Knights climb after collecting the wooden spoon last time round?

Newcastle Herald

NRLW: Knights' new No.7 faces tough task on debut

"She understands what it takes to play at that level and she understands what it takes to compete at that level, so no hesitation."

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle University on hunt for next wave of sevens talent

"This is without a doubt the clearest pathway from grass roots through to national level."

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NRLW: Debutantes galore expected for Knights in season opener

"We've brought some quality players to the club, people of great character who have never played with us before. So we'll definitely have some debuts this weekend."

Newcastle Herald

Jesse Southwell cleared for NRLW, joins sister at Knights in 2022

The club officially announced her signing on Wednesday morning.

Newcastle Herald

Two gold, one silver and a bronze in Birmingham for Hunter athletes

NORTHS hockey player Matthew Dawson has sealed back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold as Hunter athletes finished the Birmingham campaign with four medals.

Newcastle Herald

Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of sport in Newcastle

Jesse Southwell's gold medal was the weekend highlight.

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Southwell claims Commonwealth Games gold as Australia wins women's rugby sevens final

The Newcastle 17-year-old played three minutes off the bench as Australia defeated Fiji 22-12 at Coventry Arena on Monday (AEST).

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Jesse Southwell enjoys best of both worlds with Commonwealth Games in sights: Rugby 7s

The Cameron Park 17-year-old is in France with the Aussie team.

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