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Knights signings tracker: NRL market explodes, but what does it mean for Newcastle?

NRL transfer talk and every Knights players' contract status.

Last updated 3 days, 3 hr, 0 min, 1 sec ago by Max McKinney, James Gardiner, Chris Dutton, Josh Callinan, Renee Valentine

'Good battle': Who helped pave the way as Hunt for new centre looms at Knights

NRL: Newcastle's positional race for 2027 as November 1 nears.

Last updated 4 days, 7 hr, 24 min, 1 sec ago by Max McKinney, Josh Callinan

Knights appoint O'Sullivan replacement in recruitment changes

The club has announced two key appointments.

Last updated 8 days, 21 hr, 57 min, 1 sec ago by Max McKinney

From a dark place to a smiley face: It has been a long way back for Jets young gun

Jets coach to freshen up XI for Wellington visit

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 24 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Ex-Adamstown Rosebud president 'sorry' for not 'doing more' about Ryan Campbell

'She was just a kid ... and he humiliated her in front of everyone.'

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 20 min, 1 sec ago by Donna Page

Socceroos legend Craig Foster calls for independent inquiry into Jets abuse claims

Jets A-League Women sponsor nib 'closely monitoring' controversy.

Last updated 2 days, 6 hr, 54 min, 1 sec ago by Donna Page

'Huge': Why Newcastle's World Cup semi-final shapes as a Pacific blockbuster

And the emotional 'pinch-me' moment for Novocastrian playmaker.

Last updated 2 days, 3 hr, 54 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Revealed: 30 Hunter sports and community groups get share in $10m

Sports fields, mountain bike trails, men's mental health, and more.

Last updated 2 days, 5 hr, 14 min, 1 sec ago by Dylan Nicholson

Jets double down on reporter's ban, despite publicly saying it doesn't exist

The Locker Room: News and gossip from around the grounds in Hunter sport.

Last updated 1 days, 22 hr, 31 min, 1 sec ago by Max McKinney, Chris Dutton, Josh Callinan, Renee Valentine

Why this World Cup could be Lebanon's last for a while

Lebanon play France in their final World Cup group game but their involvement in future tournaments is up in the air.

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England's World Cup all but over despite win over PNG

England have beaten Papua New Guinea in a do-or-die encounter but seemingly not by nearly enough to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive.

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'It's done': Walker certain to part ways with Roosters

Four-time premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson has declared there's no way back to the Sydney Roosters beyond 2027 for star halfback Sam Walker.

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'Very fit, very competitive, very funny': Tributes flow for Wallaby from The Waratahs

The hooker represented Australia from Newcastle back in 1974.

Last updated 0 days, 14 hr, 38 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Two new coaches take on very different tasks in Hunter Rugby

Fresh faces take the reins at Merewether and Southern Beaches

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 39 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Australian team call-up caps breakout year for 17-year-old Ellazae

A senior Knights debut, a spot in the Waratahs sevens program, and now the Youth Olympics.

Last updated 8 days, 17 hr, 49 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Pure magic: Sublime strike a reward for hard work as Broadmeadow continues rise

Magic lead way at mid-point of Australian Championship

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From a dark place to a smiley face: It has been a long way back for Jets young gun

Jets coach to freshen up XI for Wellington visit

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 24 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Revealed: the huge changes and big-name signings as A-League striker sparks movement

Coach Heath Whyte is putting together a competitive roster for Kahibah's first campaign.

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 59 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Pure magic: Sublime strike a reward for hard work as Broadmeadow continues rise

Magic lead way at mid-point of Australian Championship

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From a dark place to a smiley face: It has been a long way back for Jets young gun

Jets coach to freshen up XI for Wellington visit

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 24 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Ex-Adamstown Rosebud president 'sorry' for not 'doing more' about Ryan Campbell

'She was just a kid ... and he humiliated her in front of everyone.'

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 20 min, 1 sec ago by Donna Page

Was this the best we've ever seen? The extraordinary burst that defined a year

The rollercoaster that was the AFL season left its best for last.

Last updated 0 days, 22 hr, 37 min, 47 sec ago by Rohan Connolly

This club has only ever known heartbreak. Now fans like me are daring to dream

The Fremantle Dockers could win a premiership for the first time.

Last updated 5 days, 20 hr, 38 min, 38 sec ago by Caden Helmers

Connolly: the grand final X-factors who will decide premiership glory

Can Freo breakthrough, or will Brisbane be too hard to stop?

Last updated 6 days, 3 hr, 22 min, 1 sec ago by Rohan Connolly

'I can be better': Ellyse Perry's Federer-like hunger

Living legend Ellyse Perry has a chilling warning for her rivals ahead of her incredible 20th summer of cricket.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 21 min, 1 sec ago by

Vicious spin on offer, but Australia's lefties can help

South Africa have warned there will be vicious spin on offer on day five at Newlands, but concede Australia's left-handed majority may render it less effective.

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Docile Cape Town wicket offers Ashes glimpse for quicks

Australia's past two Tests in South Africa have provided some of the longest days in the field in years, but also showed how they may have to attack the Ashes.

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'I'm bamboozled': 36ers coach slams NBL refereeing

Fiery Adelaide 36ers coach Trevor Gleeson believes he is being targeted by the refereeing fraternity for his past reputation since his return to the NBL

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NZ's NBL coach channels Blight in 'pathetic' spray

Gordie Herbert has coached all around the globe since the mid-90s, but he's never seen a performance as "pathetic" as the New Zealand Breakers'

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Kings edge JackJumpers in top-of-the table NBL slog

Tasmania's long injury list has a new member with import David Johnson suffering a leg injury in the JackJumpers' tense loss to the Sydney Kings in Launceston.

Last updated 0 days, 13 hr, 46 min, 7 sec ago by

'I can be better': Ellyse Perry's Federer-like hunger

Living legend Ellyse Perry has a chilling warning for her rivals ahead of her incredible 20th summer of cricket.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 21 min, 1 sec ago by

Triple premiership coach makes call on AFL future

Brisbane's triple premiership coach Chris Fagan has settled on his AFL future, taking a new role at Carlton.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 41 min, 1 sec ago by

Why this World Cup could be Lebanon's last for a while

Lebanon play France in their final World Cup group game but their involvement in future tournaments is up in the air.

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Australia's overnight leader slips at Mexico Open

An Australian golfer who was the overnight leader at Mexico Open has slipped down the leaderboard in the second round of the US PGA Tour event.

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PSG dominate Le Havre, Elversberg win again in Germany

Elversberg's impressive Bundesliga start has continued, while in France, PSG have dominated Le Havre.

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Vicious spin on offer, but Australia's lefties can help

South Africa have warned there will be vicious spin on offer on day five at Newlands, but concede Australia's left-handed majority may render it less effective.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 51 min, 1 sec ago by

Triple premiership coach makes call on AFL future

Brisbane's triple premiership coach Chris Fagan has settled on his AFL future, taking a new role at Carlton.

Last updated 0 days, 2 hr, 41 min, 1 sec ago by

Ruthless Cats crush Bulldogs in AFLW finals statement

Jacqueline Parry has kicked five goals to help Geelong pull off a demolition job on fellow AFLW finals contenders Western Bulldogs and secure a top-two finish.

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In-demand Giant makes call on his AFL future

GWS star Tom Green has been a major target for Tasmania and the star midfielder has made a call on his future.

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Pure magic: Sublime strike a reward for hard work as Broadmeadow continues rise

Magic lead way at mid-point of Australian Championship

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How a free art guide is linking Hunter Region creatives to local audiences

The Novocastrian is celebrating its first anniversary with a group exhibition at Wester Gallery.

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From a dark place to a smiley face: It has been a long way back for Jets young gun

Jets coach to freshen up XI for Wellington visit

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 24 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

'Very fit, very competitive, very funny': Tributes flow for Wallaby from The Waratahs

The hooker represented Australia from Newcastle back in 1974.

Last updated 0 days, 14 hr, 38 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Two new coaches take on very different tasks in Hunter Rugby

Fresh faces take the reins at Merewether and Southern Beaches

Last updated 0 days, 18 hr, 39 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Cricket encounters of the 'Punter' kind in Newcastle amid namesake trophy

National superstar spotted in town during Australian Sports Games.

Last updated 0 days, 14 hr, 41 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan, Renee Valentine

Planning department backs New Lambton basketball stadium despite concerns

The report raises concerns around traffic, loss of community sporting ovals and flooding.

Last updated 0 days, 23 hr, 36 min, 18 sec ago by Dylan Nicholson