Ponga's Test withdrawal may rest with selectors, NRL Kalyn Ponga has opted to withdraw from Kangaroos contention for the end-of-year Tests, despite a rule stating players must make themselves available if fit. AAP · Sep 24, 2024
Broncos close on minor premiership, Knights in top four Brisbane have smashed St George Illawarra to close in on a fifth NRLW premiership, while Newcastle secured a finals berth by sweeping aside North Queensland. AAP · Sep 21, 2024
Sharks circle minor premiership with top four undecided Cronulla are circling the minor premiership but coach Tony Herman says the squad is not getting carried away at the prospect of their first ever finals berth. AAP · Sep 18, 2024
The change the Knights may need to grasp an NRL grand final berth Letters: 'They need to make the difficult decision.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2024
A glamorous and golden Knight for all at annual awards night It was the partners that outshone the Knights. Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2024
Cotter's call to arms has Cowboys primed for finals run North Queensland have become the "Cowboys of war'' after an inspirational call to arms before the final-round game against Canterbury changed their focus. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
Roosters go top in NRLW and end Cowboys' finals hopes The Sydney Roosters flew to top spot on the NRLW ladder by beating North Queensland, before Parramatta kept their slim top-four hopes alive. AAP · Sep 15, 2024
Knights' Thompson served ban for hit on Feldt in final The pain of Newcastle's elimination final loss will linger beyond this season for Leo Thompson, who has received a one-game ban for his shot on Kyle Feldt. AAP · Sep 15, 2024
'Not content': O'Brien targets Knights title after exit Knocked-out Newcastle have made finals four of the last five seasons but repeating the feats of the 1997 and 2001 sides still drives coach Adam O'Brien. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Lenarduzzi breaks Sharks' hearts, Knights belt Titans Brisbane snuck up on ladder-leading Cronulla in round eight of the NRLW season before Newcastle scored their biggest-ever win. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Newcastle were simply the better side on the day, Mr Bennett Letters: 'How about giving credit to the Knights?' Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2024
Cowboys target NRL history with 'Minister for Defence' North Queensland coach Todd Payten says the side's defensive system has finally clicked as they aim to make NRL era history and win the NRL title from fifth. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
Cowboys captains 'dialled in' for Knights finals clash Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
AAP · Sep 13, 2024 Knights' Brailey finally feels like himself again Only in the past few NRL rounds has Jayden Brailey felt like he's truly bounced back from a cruel run of injuries at the Newcastle Knights.
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.
AAP · Sep 11, 2024 Brother Jayden inspiring Blayke Brailey's NRL streak Blayke Brailey credits his brother and rival hooker Jayden for inspiring him en route to the longest active streak of NRL games.
AAP · Sep 10, 2024 Fit again, Knights' Gamble 'wanted to chop hand off' Fit-again Newcastle five-eighth Tyson Gamble has revealed the agonising pain he suffered after surgery on a broken hand.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 10, 2024 Sink or swim: O'Brien says Knights better placed to handle finals Newcastle take on North Queensland on Saturday.
AAP · Sep 10, 2024 Knights better prepared for tight game than NQ: O'Brien Coach Adam O'Brien feels Newcastle may have a trump card over North Queensland in the sides' NRL elimination final.
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 'Ridiculous' for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Bennett blasts bunker as Dolphins' finals hopes dashed Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 'Ugly duckling' Knights book finals spot, oust Dolphins Kalyn Ponga set up both tries as Newcastle snuck into the NRL's top eight and ended the Dolphins' dream of playing finals in their second season.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2024 Knights Old boys day and double-header gearing up for sell out crowds McDonald Jones Stadium could see a crowd of 30,000.
AAP · Sep 7, 2024 Dolphins get Herbie boost, Bennett reveals Ponga plan Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has recovered from hamstring tightness to play Newcastle as Wayne Bennett sticks with his late season positional switches.