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'It's not right': Knights coach on player's slur

Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook says the Knights must learn from Asu Kepaoa's homophobia controversy.

AAP · Jun 25

Kepaoa slapped with six-match ban for homophobic slur

NRL club Newcastle will work closely with Asu Kepaoa after the NSW Cup forward was given a six-match ban for using a homophobic slur.

AAP · Jun 24

RL:Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur

Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.

AAP · Jun 22

Down for the count: Kalyn Ponga has required seven HIAs in his past 18 games

In most of those instances, Ponga was either cleared to resume playing in the same game, or backed up to play the following week.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2023

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga knocked out of NRL clash

Kalyn Ponga has suffered another concussion, the Newcastle captain knocked out against the Wests Tigers in their NRL clash at Leichhardt Oval.

AAP · Mar 12, 2023

Tigers offer hope in NRL pre-season mauling of Canberra

Wests Tigers have shown they have the potential to rise well beyond last year's wooden spoon by beating Canberra 36-4 in their final pre-season match.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

Kelly facing big NRL ban for Young tackle

Gold Coast centre Brian Kelly is set to miss at least four NRL games after a spear tackle on Newcastle's Dominic Young in their 10-point win on Sunday.

AAP · Aug 29, 2022

Knights grab much-needed win for O'Brien

Newcastle have scored a 14-10 win over Wests Tigers, ending a four-game losing streak to move clear of the NRL's wooden-spoon race.

AAP · Aug 7, 2022

Tigers seek explanation, NRL defends call

The NRL has defended a late decision that allowed North Queensland to kick a winning penalty against Wests Tigers, who are seeking an explanation.

AAP · Jul 24, 2022