'To come this close drives the hunger': raw emotion in sheds as proud Knights reflect Chief Harragon consoles Knights in emotional dressing room Newcastle Herald · 15h ago
Knights’ tale burns bright but Roosters are built just for NRL’s grand occasion No matter how brilliant Sydney might prove to be on Sunday night, the 2026 grand final will be remembered for Newcastle’s presence in the decider The Guardian - AU · Oct 3
Knights' kingdom: how Holbrook restored Newcastle's footy soul for new era The 1997 and 2001 grand finals are ingrained in Newcastle culture. Now, 25 years later, the club is riding a fresh wave of Novocastrian pride. Newcastle Herald · Oct 3
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 The Guardian - AU · 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 30
Newcastle’s NRL grand final run is a ‘pinch me’ moment for veterans and youth alike Tyson Frizell waited 15 years to make a grand final while Fletcher Sharpe grew up watching Knights legends but wasn’t even alive for their last premiership The Guardian - AU · Sep 29
'Come on boys': Silverchair responds to public plea to play Knights grand final 'For the first time in ages, the three of us actually agree wholeheartedly about something ...'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 29
How Knights hero shook off Andrew Johns comparisons Phoenix Crossland was weighed down by Andrew Johns comparisons as a teen. Now free from pressure at hooker, he has become a key cog for Newcastle. AAP · Sep 25
'Up the Knights!' Is this Newcastle team the greatest underdog story of the decade? Newcastle is a different place when the Knights are winning. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23
Tigers duo headline marathon NRL judiciary hearing Three players, including two from the embattled Wests Tigers, will head to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night in a bid to avoid suspension. AAP · Jul 20
‘I Can’t Watch It’: Reporter Reveals New Details On Her Winter Olympics Viral Moment Today and NRL reporter Danika Mason has revealed new details of the fallout from her viral Winter Olympics moment. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 16
Smith questions bunker's future after Origin 'rip-off' The NRL has confirmed the bunker missed a knock-on that led to a crucial NSW try in the Blues' Origin-sealing win in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 8
'Flick it': Qld great's bunker call amid controversy Queensland legend Cameron Smith wants a thorough explanation for the bunker's second-half no knock-on call in the State of Origin decider. AAP · Jul 8
Sorry Laurie: tale of two coaches exposes Daley's Blues The coaching smarts of Queensland's Billy Slater and NSW mentor Laurie Daley are proving poles apart ahead of the State of Origin series decider in Brisbane. AAP · Jun 19
AAP · Jun 17 Johns' NSW spine change, 'big dog' call for Origin III Andrew Johns has outlined the changes the Blues must make to win the decider in Brisbane. But Laurie Daley is urging caution after NSW were mauled in Melbourne.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades
Newcastle Herald · Jun 3 'Game changer': Andrew Johns backs medicinal cannabis law change for drivers The Minns government will announce the changes on Thursday.
AAP · May 26 'Kidding ourselves': Daley won't cop Cleary Origin talk Nathan Cleary is tasked with getting NSW off to a flying start in State of Origin on Wednesday, but Laurie Daley isn't putting any pressure on the Blues 'No.7.
AAP · Apr 27 Dogs captain weighs in on 'harsh' Galvin criticism Lachlan Galvin's struggling form has come under the microscope, but the divisive playmaker has been backed to become an NRL great.
AAP · Apr 25 'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.
AAP · Apr 23 Koroisau faces big ban as Tigers slam NRL refereeing With Api Koroisau facing a suspension that is set to rub him out of State of Origin, Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has teed off at NRL officiating.
AAP · Oct 13, 2025 NRLW's best get better as Southwell signs with Broncos NSW State of Origin halfback Jesse Southwell's new two-year deal with Brisbane is set to raise more questions about the lopsided nature of the NRLW.
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Roosters won't stop Holbrook pursuing Knights job The door is open for Justin Holbrook to apply for Newcastle's coaching job despite the Sydney Roosters assistant still being on contract for another season.
AAP · Jul 20, 2025 Johns say NRL going 'way too far' to protect kickers Melbourne's dramatic loss to Manly has prompted Andrew Johns to claim the NRL is now protecting kickers too much, not allowing defenders to pressure them.
AAP · Jul 11, 2025 Cowboys coach makes two big Origin calls on Dearden Tom Dearden is destined to one day captain the Maroons, according to Todd Payten, who compared the No.7's State of Origin performance with two absolute greats.