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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.

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West Best Bloc Fest hits the right notes

It was billed as the 'biggest celebration of local music the city has ever seen' and it didn't disappoint.

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Newcastle Knights clinch NRLW premiership with 32-12 triumph against Parramatta

Knights concede first try but finish strongly with three tries in last seven minutes.

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Knights beat Eels to seal first NRLW title

Newcastle are NRLW champions in just their second season after claiming a 32-12 grand final win over Parramatta.

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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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Penrith Panthers dominate Parramatta Eels 28-12 in NRL grand final to claim back-to-back premierships

Penrith successfully defends its premiership with a commanding 28-12 win over Parramatta in the grand final at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

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Hundreds gather to cheer on Knights' NRLW team

From five-year-old Stella Brown to veteran Knights supporter Robyn Sanderson, Newcastle's NRLW team are superstars who can do no wrong.

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Festival repaints the city in a new light

The threat of rain did not deter artists who created a series of stunning murals in Newcastle over the weekend as part of the Big Picture Fest. "There is a buzz on the street and we are very proud of that," festival director Kat Skoumbas said. "There are a lot…

Newcastle Herald

'Game changer' new technology will allow more critical minerals to be recovered

A global delegation of minerals sustainability experts will visit the University of Newcastle this week to discuss a 'game changing' technology that is tipped to have significant implications for the extraction of critical minerals

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Chemical 'tsunami': next step in fight against PFAS

The federal government has just released a new draft plan to manage so-called forever chemicals but some say not enough is being done to turn off the source.

Newcastle Herald

NRLW: Rapid rise for Newcastle Knights rookie Kayla Romaniuk

"It's crazy. I didn't expect to be playing this season being on a development contract."

Newcastle Herald

Knights women celebrate maiden NRLW premiership

The women arrived back to Wests City shortly before 11pm on Sunday night.

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NRLW: 21 years later, Higgins on other side of fence for GF

"But the 2001 grand final we actually went to Sydney to watch it. Mum and dad took all four of us. We were all in our Knights gear and we paid for the shirts they were selling. Had the ribbon and the hairspray. I still remember the game, I still…

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Quad injury keeps Penitani out of NRLW GF

Parramatta captain Tiana Penitani will miss the NRLW grand final against Newcastle after failing a late fitness test with a quad niggle.

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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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NRLW: Young reflects on decade-long journey to reach big stage

"We originally didn't set out for this stage [NRLW], Youngy and I just wanted the girls to have an opportunity to play league in the community."

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Young mum Parker buoyed by support from Knights in NRLW return

Parker has featured in all six games for Newcastle this campaign.

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Eels star Gayle Broughton has won Olympic gold but she's never seen anything like Parramatta fans

Given she was a rugby star and Olympic gold medallist for New Zealand, Gayle Broughton has had plenty of fans in her time but nothing compares to what the NRLW star has experienced in Parramatta.

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How Knights NRLW coach Ron Griffiths gets the best out of his players

"I haven't had to change the way I deliver my message."

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Embrace club's history, NRLW Knights told

Newcastle's NRLW side have been encouraged to look to their club's past for inspiration ahead of their grand final against Parramatta.

Newcastle Herald

NRLW: Newcastle 'already feels like home' for Knights captain Millie Boyle

"We've actually just had the removalist trucks in the house today. It's all happening. It's a big week."

Newcastle Herald

Caitlan Johnston's story: Koori kid to feared leader of Knights pack

"Playing with your cousins and mob out there, it is a different game. I think that is where a lot of my skills come from."

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NRL and NRLW grand finals 2022: What time is kick off? Where can I watch it? Which teams are playing?

Everything you need to know as the Parramatta Eels take on the Penrith Panthers in the NRL grand final, and the Eels' NRLW side meet the Newcastle Knights in the women's decider.

Newcastle Herald

Injured Hannah Southwell on being sidelined for Knights' historic NRLW grand final appearance

They play Parramatta on Sunday.

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Penitani still hopeful of NRLW fitness

Star Parramatta centre Tiana Penitani is still hopeful she will be able to play in the NRLW grand final against Newcastle, as she fights a quad injury.

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