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The moments that mattered in grand final for the ages

The drama, highlights, lowlights of an epic grand final.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4

Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory

Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.

AAP · Oct 3

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

Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history

Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston.

AAP · Sep 26

Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume

Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.

AAP · Sep 20

Souths' dream finals scenario wilts away in 80 minutes

South Sydney were close to fully fit and had their big guns back for the finals. But when it mattered most, the telltale signs of recent miseries returned.

AAP · Sep 11

Next-gen Knight rewarded with contract upgrade after captaining NSW under 19s

The hooker hopes to play NRL in coming seasons.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1

Second win of season slips through Dragons' fingers

Newcastle have survived an almighty scare from last-placed St George Illawarra, squeaking to a 22-20 win at McDonald Jones Stadium.

AAP · Jun 19

Ponga reveals mental challenge as Knights hold off Eels

Kalyn Ponga has bounced back from the mental anguish of Wednesday's State of Origin send-off to lead the Knights to a 28-22 win over the Eels in Newcastle.

AAP · May 30

Odd Knight out a month ago, Smith now the main man

Fletcher Sharpe's failure to return from a knee injury means Sandon Smith will lead the red-hot Newcastle attack alongside Tyson Gamble against the Warriors.

AAP · Mar 20