BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

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

'Who do I want to be?': the question that drove Ponga to grand final day

Kalyn Ponga leads the Knights into their first decider since 2001.

The Canberra Times · 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

NRL 2026 grand final: where the Roosters v Knights decider will be won and lost

It looks to be Sydney’s party, but riding a wave of form and belief Newcastle are primed to crash it with unstoppable force on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

Newcastle unveil new club crest in first change for almost 40 years

Newcastle United have unveiled their new club crest, representing their first change since 1988. The club made the decision on the final design after narrowing it down to three options and commissioning a poll that was completed by over 27,000 fans. The club confirmed that the final design was the…

The Independent UK · Oct 1

'Simply the best: lifelong Life Without Barriers Knights fans get excited

Red and blue hung from the Newcastle office as the disability provider got ready for the weekend.

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

Watson meets with doctor to prove grand final fitness

Connor Watson has had two appointments with an independent neurologist to prove he is fit and ready to take the field in the NRL grand final.

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 · Oct 1

The mantra and mettle powering Newcastle's marathon man

Mat Croker has never been the most gifted NRL player but the lessons learned from a farming family taught him the value of graft.

AAP · Oct 1