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Why this Knights star can expect an onslaught against the Bulldogs

Barry Toohey: Plus, the holiday delaying a new signing.

Last updated 3 days, 15 hr, 58 min, 14 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Knights facing $500K stadium seating shortfall as one player fights to get back on field

Barry Toohey: Up to 3700 seats will be out, coming at a cost to the club.

Last updated 17 days, 1 hr, 9 min, 14 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Toohey's News: Knights star in negotiations, legends add weight to recruitment plan

The Knights have launched negotiations with one of their powerhouses.

Last updated 25 days, 17 hr, 0 min, 14 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Merry-go-round of mediocrity: Why the Jets have to be bold to change fortunes

David Lowe has his say on another failed Jets campaign.

Last updated 19 days, 23 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by

Hold the back page! My gripe with the A-League's final round

Second spot is still up from grabs.

Last updated 27 days, 18 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by

Toohey's News: Dom Young coming back to the Knights? Officials are watching him closely

Toohey's news is back with Dom Young's Roosters status and Knights rule out a triple contract play.

Last updated 28 days, 23 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by Barry Toohey

'Typifies a Knights player': Holbrook hails individual heroics amid spirited team win

Newcastle led 16-0 at half-time but Canterbury fought back in the second stanza.

Last updated 1 days, 11 hr, 21 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

Knights late mail: forward out, rookie back joins bench for Saturday's clash with Bulldogs

Newcastle take on Canterbury at 3pm in Sydney.

Last updated 1 days, 22 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

Pitch to reinvent Knights' jersey; gridiron's Hunter Bowl; Falcons, Mustangs ready for tip off

The Locker Room: The Herald's weekly all-in sports column.

Last updated 1 days, 22 hr, 51 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney, James Gardiner, Josh Callinan, Renee Valentine

'Turning point in my career': the incident that fuelled Knights star to greater heights

"It put me on show a bit, and I'm glad it happened..."

Last updated 3 days, 16 hr, 22 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

Brotherly love: how Knights rookie's sibling paved the way for him to achieve NRL dream

The 21-year-old has been named on the bench for Saturday's match.

Last updated 4 days, 15 hr, 37 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

'Front-foot' Jets shoot down high-flying Reds, but it was too little too late

It was a dominant and clinical performance in Adelaide. They just needed a few more like it this season.

Last updated 0 days, 16 hr, 0 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Could another home-grown product be set for their A-League debut?

The Jets have named three goalkeepers in a limited squad for the penultimate round.

Last updated 3 days, 15 hr, 48 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner, Renee Valentine

Court date for Jets wind-up notice over unpaid tax, club claims debt settled

Jets fans have reason to be anxious after news of the wind-up notice

Last updated 5 days, 1 hr, 5 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner

The Jets have $17m reasons to keep winning. The stunning payday now up for grabs

A stunning season is about to get more rewarding

Last updated 1 days, 16 hr, 7 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner

Sheer drama as last-minute winner puts Jets in box seat

Finals football is returning to the Hunter for first time in eight years

Last updated 7 days, 15 hr, 58 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner

Huth 'special' as '80-minute' Rebels stay unbeaten in NSW Country since 2023

'No one is going to go with us if we complete at that rate.'

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 29 min, 14 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Ponga, Brown could miss several games after injuries in Knights' win over Manly

Newcastle stunned Manly on their home turf without the play-making pair.

Last updated 14 days, 14 hr, 48 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

'I love it down here': Novocastrian on making his NRL debut with the Melbourne Storm

Preston Conn couldn't get a start in Newcastle's SG Ball side. Melbourne made him captain.

Last updated 16 days, 5 hr, 45 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

Player-led training sparks big win for NPL newcomers as Magic see red, red and red

There were some shock results across an action-packed round.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 50 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'We're being disadvantaged': coach questions level of officials after another red card rescinded

Two overturned red cards in five rounds has one coach speaking out.

Last updated 2 days, 19 hr, 16 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Could another home-grown product be set for their A-League debut?

The Jets have named three goalkeepers in a limited squad for the penultimate round.

Last updated 3 days, 15 hr, 48 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner, Renee Valentine

'Front-foot' Jets shoot down high-flying Reds, but it was too little too late

It was a dominant and clinical performance in Adelaide. They just needed a few more like it this season.

Last updated 0 days, 16 hr, 0 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Super Sunday and limited interchange to elevate Newcastle women's rugby league

The game continues to go from strength to strength in the Hunter region.

Last updated 1 days, 21 hr, 53 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Online fashion giant chooses the Knights for ground-breaking move into sport

'It's another sign of the incredible momentum behind the NRLW.'

Last updated 6 days, 16 hr, 18 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'A nearly team': horror 23-minute period all but ended the Jets' finals hopes

'What I want is for us to show what we are during the week in A-League games more consistently.'

Last updated 7 days, 19 hr, 8 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'I can't imagine my life without the Jets': midfielder set to join illustrious company

She will become just the sixth women's player to reach 100 games for Newcastle.

Last updated 10 days, 15 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

From backyard to back row: Talaileva brothers team up for Hunter Wildfires

A phone call revealed the unique dynamic between two siblings

Last updated 2 days, 1 hr, 44 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner

Pat is the 14th person in 149 years to get this honour. Here's why he's making Maitland history

He's the driving force behind the Blacks' most prosperous era

Last updated 6 days, 5 hr, 45 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner

Coaches back annual 'Magic Round' to strengthen Hunter Rugby ties

New trial format featuring Wildfires and local clubs a hit

Last updated 7 days, 0 hr, 45 min, 14 sec ago by James Gardiner

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Australian Test allrounder Cameron Green, the most expensive international signing in IPL annals, had a disappointing first outing for Kolkata in Mumbai.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 52 min, 14 sec ago by

Late strikes gives SA edge in absorbing Shield final

A Sheffield Shield final featuring several plot twists will go down to the last day, with Victoria needing another 94 runs to beat South Australia.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 12 min, 14 sec ago by

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Ashton Turner's Australian-dominated Multan Sultans have won their opening match in the Pakistan Super League with the help of a sparky Steve Smith knock.

Last updated 1 days, 1 hr, 22 min, 14 sec ago by

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | March 27

The Easter Egg everyone wants to win starts on Saturday

Last updated 2 days, 19 hr, 40 min, 14 sec ago by

Epic road trip from Devon to Dubbo Without A Trace

Epic: Road trips for one of Australia's fastest greyhounds

Last updated 2 days, 20 hr, 31 min, 14 sec ago by

Rosehill selections for this Saturday

Everything you need to know on races one to 10 for this Saturday's meeting at Rosehill.

Last updated 3 days, 20 hr, 59 min, 15 sec ago by

'Grandfather would have been really proud': Emotional return, injury setback, extending stay

A local wash up from across the NRL and NRLW.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Player-led training sparks big win for NPL newcomers as Magic see red, red and red

There were some shock results across an action-packed round.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 50 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'Front-foot' Jets shoot down high-flying Reds, but it was too little too late

It was a dominant and clinical performance in Adelaide. They just needed a few more like it this season.

Last updated 0 days, 16 hr, 0 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Bells ringing for world-tour return of Merewether Surfboard Club member

The Newcastle Herald sports team brings you sporting news as it happens.

Last updated 0 days, 17 hr, 53 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney, James Gardiner, Josh Callinan, Renee Valentine

A sprint finish, a boat fire and a record for popular Hill2Harbour fun run

A detour was put in place and the race was able to continue.

Last updated 0 days, 17 hr, 25 min, 14 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Huth 'special' as '80-minute' Rebels stay unbeaten in NSW Country since 2023

'No one is going to go with us if we complete at that rate.'

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 29 min, 14 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Late strikes gives SA edge in absorbing Shield final

A Sheffield Shield final featuring several plot twists will go down to the last day, with Victoria needing another 94 runs to beat South Australia.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 12 min, 14 sec ago by

Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings

The Sydney Kings have taken a 2-1 lead in the NBL championship series by defeating the Adelaide 36ers in front of the largest crowd in the league's history.

Last updated 0 days, 15 hr, 12 min, 14 sec ago by

'Typifies a Knights player': Holbrook hails individual heroics amid spirited team win

Newcastle led 16-0 at half-time but Canterbury fought back in the second stanza.

Last updated 1 days, 11 hr, 21 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney

Knights late mail: forward out, rookie back joins bench for Saturday's clash with Bulldogs

Newcastle take on Canterbury at 3pm in Sydney.

Last updated 1 days, 22 hr, 15 min, 14 sec ago by Max McKinney