Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia. AAP · Oct 3
Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights. AAP · Oct 3
Heavyweights do battle once again in epic NRLW decider Undefeated Sydney Roosters are eyeing redemption against reigning champions Brisbane in a blockbuster NRLW grand final, a rematch of last year's decider. AAP · Oct 2
New era beckons for NRLW as Roosters seek grand final redemption against Broncos The unbeaten Sydney aim to avenge last year’s shock defeat to Brisbane as the league farewells pioneer Ali Brigginshaw and stalwarts including Millie Elliott The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
Wakey-Wakey: Trinity’s rapid rise and Grand Final run shocks fans from long slumber Club was a ‘shambles’ before takeover by boyhood Wakefield fan Matt Ellis – and on Saturday they face Warrington for the title The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
NRLW needs its own CEO says legend Ali Brigginshaw Retiring Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw wants the NRLW to appoint its own chief executive to guide the future direction of the women's sport. AAP · Oct 2
Concussed Roosters star learns grand final fate Connor Watson will become the first player to miss the NRL grand final with concussion after the Sydney Roosters utility was denied clearance to play. AAP · Oct 2
Coach influence steels SBW fanboy to be Roosters' rock Siua Wong has barely missed a game for the Sydney Roosters this season, crediting Michael Cheika for influencing his relentless thirst for work. AAP · Oct 2
Roosters' centres thought they'd never play again As the Sydney Roosters prepare for the NRL grand final, it's a remarkable journey for their two centres who thought they would never play rugby league again. AAP · Oct 2
Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker. AAP · Oct 2
Frizell ready to end longest wait for an NRL decider Tyson Frizell has spent years watching NRL grand finals wondering if he would ever feature. Now he'll become the most experienced player to ever play his first. AAP · Oct 2
Making his Mark: secret sauce of a two-code genius Mark Nawaqanitawase's former Australia sevens coach John Manenti says hard work and a team-first ethos is the bedrock of the Sydney Roosters star's magic. AAP · Oct 1
Grand final fever and Knockout passion make for a weekend like no other in Newcastle NRL and Koori Knockout champion on why the coming days will be so special. Newcastle Herald · Oct 1
Tupou on verge of history in NRL decider Daniel Tupou could celebrate a premiership and the rarest of milestones if he scores a double in the NRL grand final against Newcastle. AAP · Oct 1
AAP · Oct 1 His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most.
AAP · Sep 30 New GOAT: Holbrook on repeat 18 years after Bulls fight Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook resurrected an underperforming country footy team into grand finalists in 2008 and he's up to his old magic again.
AAP · Sep 30 More levels: Cleary can get even better after Dally M Ivan Cleary has spoken of the horror of watching his son Nathan's leg injury, and a belief he can still get better again after winning his first Dally M.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30 The ‘big penis’ has been torn down: how Newcastle changed in 25 years since the Knights’ last NRL title The first wave of Knights successes came with a backdrop of uncertainty about what a post-industrial future might mean for the steel city
AAP · Sep 30 Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 30 'Better than Lego': 12,000 fans pack stadium for Knights training party A new generation is getting swept up in Knight hysteria.
AAP · Sep 30 The premiership record that shows Cherry-Evans' growth Daly Cherry-Evans is on the verge of becoming the oldest premiership winner in 104 years, but it is another record that sums up his longevity.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30 It’s easy to hate the Roosters – but their success is built on a culture of respect The Sydney Roosters’ NRL and NRLW teams carry a sense of destiny into their grand finals and that’s down to the ethos of two coaches
AAP · Sep 30 NRL grand final to honour retired Souths star The NRL grand final will feature an emotional pre-game tribute to Jai Arrow, accompanied by a performance of Liverpool FC's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone".
AAP · Sep 30 Ponga tears showed Newcastle's ultimate transformation Kalyn Ponga's commitment to Newcastle can never be questioned again, with the fullback on the verge of fulfilling the prophecy of being a long-awaited saviour.
AAP · Sep 29 Rabbitoh legend seeks to break 71-year title drought Sam Burgess ended a long drought when he won the NRL grand final as a player with South Sydney, now he aims do the same in England as a coach with Warrington.