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Toohey's News: the key question about the Knights' attacking revival, rising star ruled out of Origin

Get the latest Knights news, including questions about the cost of attacking and a young gun ruled out.

Last updated 5 days, 19 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Toohey's News: The teen star making a case to earn a Knights NRL call up

Get the latest Knights news, including a teen star making his case and a former junior gun being shopped around.

Last updated 11 days, 22 hr, 36 min, 1 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Toohey's News: Knights urged not to make same 'lowball' mistake for looming contract battle

Get the latest Knights news, including a contract battle, Origin backing up and an injury return.

Last updated 19 days, 18 hr, 53 min, 1 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 6 days, 2 hr, 46 min, 1 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 13 days, 21 hr, 46 min, 1 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 15 days, 2 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Injury, success, competition: Knights launch NRLW season in red-carpet style

It's just a few weeks before the NRLW opening round in 2026.

Last updated 0 days, 17 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Two byes in one month might have just done the trick for these injured NRL stars

The Knights are now drawn to play 11 straight NRL games.

Last updated 0 days, 21 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

The image that stares deep into your soul and means even more for the Knights, Deadly Choices

Gallery: Thursday's announcement at NRL club's centre of excellence.

Last updated 4 days, 20 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Toohey's News: the key question about the Knights' attacking revival, rising star ruled out of Origin

Get the latest Knights news, including questions about the cost of attacking and a young gun ruled out.

Last updated 5 days, 19 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Barry Toohey

Blues debutant Dylan Lucas on the phone call that meant everything

Knights star Dylan Lucas earns starting spot for Origin II

Last updated 5 days, 1 hr, 40 min, 1 sec ago by

Newcastle Jets seek new boss after shock resignation

A-League club on search for new CEO

Last updated 3 days, 18 hr, 39 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Jets tracker: Newcastle fans are about to see a lot more of homegrown star on the rise

Follow the off-season A-League player movement market in our tracker.

Last updated 10 days, 20 hr, 28 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Homegrown keeper opens up on departure; teen star signs first Jets deal

'I was determined to turn up every day with a smile on my face and make sure that I was a good teammate.'

Last updated 13 days, 18 hr, 16 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Socceroos squad for World Cup revealed: A dream comes true for Newcastle junior

Who's in and who's out for the Socceroos' Cup quest

Last updated 15 days, 1 hr, 8 min, 1 sec ago by

Major Jets rebuild looms as overseas clubs eye star midfielder

At least seven clubs are interested in Young Player of Year

Last updated 17 days, 18 hr, 10 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

The unbelievable high-flying try: 'You wouldn't see any better in the NRL'

Central Newcastle winger scores one for the highlights reel.

Last updated 1 days, 18 hr, 12 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

In sickness and in surgery and in mid-season signings

All part of another week in NEWRL's first-grade competition.

Last updated 3 days, 19 hr, 24 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Bobcat makes call on future, second French marquee lands, milestones and suspensions

'You can find a coach, but you can't just find someone who embodies the club.'

Last updated 5 days, 20 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

'This one's for you': the cute school beginnings of the Hunter's World Cup hero

Local junior produces unforgettable moment for Socceroos.

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 20 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

From near-collapse to finals contenders? rivals on notice as competition heats up

Pressure is mounting on some clubs while others appear to be gathering momentum.

Last updated 1 days, 18 hr, 34 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Commentary for all women's matches, coach education in major sponsorship deal

The landmark partnership will elevate the region's premier women's football competition.

Last updated 3 days, 20 hr, 2 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'Say no': the powerful conversations that played out on the sidelines

The important day was aimed at making meaningful difference in the community.

Last updated 2 days, 2 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Commentary for all women's matches, coach education in major sponsorship deal

The landmark partnership will elevate the region's premier women's football competition.

Last updated 3 days, 20 hr, 2 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'They all lose': players stranded as comp axed, code clash contributes

'As good as some of our 17-year-olds are, they shouldn't have to step up to women's rugby just yet.'

Last updated 7 days, 5 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Maitland netballers make history with flawless run to the NSW crown

Two huge wins on the final day helped secure the state crown.

Last updated 4 days, 0 hr, 27 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

'Sydney or Newy?': the Matildas were divided but again the regional city turned up

Imagine what other big sporting events Newcastle could host with facility investment.

Last updated 9 days, 11 hr, 43 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

How Maitland's 'generation next' stood up when it counted most

Injuries to key players forced Maitland to call on its youth

Last updated 2 days, 3 hr, 51 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Why a former NRL star with 20 minutes' experience is set for club rugby

Former NRL star makes the grade, Wildfires rising star set to take on world

Last updated 3 days, 18 hr, 33 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Pat is blind, but he's playing rugby this weekend. The father-son day that just feels right

Lifeline - charity rugby day brings hundreds together for a cause

Last updated 4 days, 20 hr, 58 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

McCullum worry for Stokes' wellbeing after England ban

Head coach Brendon McCullum has said he is concerned about Ben Stokes' mental health after the England captain was dropped for breaking the team's curfew.

Last updated 0 days, 11 hr, 58 min, 1 sec ago by

England to debut two in Oval Test, or maybe three

England will give Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker against New Zealand at The Oval, with James Rew in contention to be a third newcomer.

Last updated 0 days, 12 hr, 28 min, 1 sec ago by

Windies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to seal T20 series

Sherfane Rutherford has reached a half-century in the final over of a dramatic run chase, leading West Indies to a T20 series-clinching win over Sri Lanka.

Last updated 0 days, 21 hr, 13 min, 1 sec ago by

Canterbury Wednesday races tips and previews

Aleppo Pine makes his debut for trainer Richard Litt at Randwick this weekend.

Last updated 0 days, 0 hr, 7 min, 1 sec ago by

Another win for trainer Jack Smith but this was a special one

Jack Smith: Master McGraw's Gunnedah win held special meaning.

Last updated 3 days, 21 hr, 36 min, 1 sec ago by

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | June 12

Grafton form is good form for the Thunderbolt.

Last updated 3 days, 21 hr, 35 min, 1 sec ago by

'World's best': surprise event locked in for McDonald Jones Stadium

Another major sporting event is heading to the Hunter

Last updated 0 days, 3 hr, 23 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

'This one's for you': the cute school beginnings of the Hunter's World Cup hero

Local junior produces unforgettable moment for Socceroos.

Last updated 0 days, 4 hr, 20 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Two marathons a day: Why a Newcastle man is pushing himself to the limit for others

Move over Nedd Brockmann, meet the Novocastrian running 1000kms for charity

Last updated 0 days, 5 hr, 8 min, 1 sec ago by James Gardiner

Injury, success, competition: Knights launch NRLW season in red-carpet style

It's just a few weeks before the NRLW opening round in 2026.

Last updated 0 days, 17 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

Two byes in one month might have just done the trick for these injured NRL stars

The Knights are now drawn to play 11 straight NRL games.

Last updated 0 days, 21 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

From near-collapse to finals contenders? rivals on notice as competition heats up

Pressure is mounting on some clubs while others appear to be gathering momentum.

Last updated 1 days, 18 hr, 34 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine

Canterbury Wednesday races tips and previews

Aleppo Pine makes his debut for trainer Richard Litt at Randwick this weekend.

Last updated 0 days, 0 hr, 7 min, 1 sec ago by

I can still play every Test, Lyon tells Aussie bosses

As Nathan Lyon sees it, if NSW can recover to win State of Origin I, he can shake off a "traumatic" hamstring injury and become a must-pick Test player again.

Last updated 0 days, 17 hr, 32 min, 1 sec ago by

The unbelievable high-flying try: 'You wouldn't see any better in the NRL'

Central Newcastle winger scores one for the highlights reel.

Last updated 1 days, 18 hr, 12 min, 1 sec ago by Josh Callinan

'Say no': the powerful conversations that played out on the sidelines

The important day was aimed at making meaningful difference in the community.

Last updated 2 days, 2 hr, 46 min, 1 sec ago by Renee Valentine