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Knights star kept Bulldogs coach 'awake all week'

Even for defensive guru Cameron Ciraldo, it hasn't been easy to construct a plan for neutralising Newcastle's attacking livewire Fletcher Sharpe.

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Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff

NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.

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Justin Holbrook Becomes Newcastle Knights New Head Coach — Was Adam O'Brien Really the Problem?

Justin Holbrook takes charge as Newcastle Knights head coach amid questions over Adam O'Brien's departure and team struggles in 2025.

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'No regrets' as Brown prepares to join wooden spooners

Dylan Brown insists he has no regrets about his highly-anticipated move to Newcastle, who collected the wooden spoon in his last game as an Eel.

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Newcastle-bound Brown gifts Knights NRL wooden spoon

Dylan Brown has signed off as a Parramatta player in style, starring in a 66-10 win that ensures his next club Newcastle finish 2025 with the wooden spoon.

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Knights hoping to send O'Brien out a winner

Newcastle have the chance to send Adam O'Brien out a winner when they face Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.

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One down: Peters won't apply for Newcastle coach role

Willie Peters' manager says his client will not pursue the Newcastle head-coaching job, despite being asked to apply for the role.

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Knights star backs Green's footy IQ in coach search

The longest-serving player in Newcastle's current squad says Blake Green's man management and football IQ make him ready to replace Adam O'Brien.

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Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach

Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.

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Trindall set for scans as Sharks keep top four in sight

Cronulla have beaten Newcastle 40-16 to stay alive in the top-four race, but the win could have come at a cost, with No.6 Braydon Trindall rolling his ankle.

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Sharks urged to keep focus as top-four battle heats up

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says his side can't waste energy thinking about where they might finish in the NRL's finals shake-up.

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Roosters won't stop Holbrook pursuing Knights job

The door is open for Justin Holbrook to apply for Newcastle's coaching job despite the Sydney Roosters assistant still being on contract for another season.

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Why coach Adam O'Brien told Knights he was done

Adam O'Brien has admitted speculation over his future was becoming a distraction at Newcastle, before approaching the board to finish up as NRL coach.

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O'Brien departs Knights after wretched 2025 season

Newcastle have made a call on coach Adam O'Brien after an underwhelming NRL season, parting ways with their coach after six years.

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Cowboys thrash Knights to pile more pressure on O'Brien

Newcastle are still in contention for the NRL wooden spoon after North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater inspired a 38-4 win.

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Speculation a 'kick in the guts' for Knights coach

Adam O'Brien has addressed media reports that Newcastle have decided he will not be their coach after the 2025 NRL season.

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Newcastle Knights players unaware of key duo departing

While rumours are buzzing about coach Adam O'Brien being sacked and skipper Kalyn Ponga switching codes, Newcastle players say they haven't been told anything.

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Walsh's huge nod after Ponga blow opens Origin door

The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland No.1 jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.

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'We got lucky': Coach shocked by Knights star's injury

The Newcastle Knights are delighted to have welcomed home one of their star players who suffered a lacerated kidney in last Saturday's NRL win in Perth.

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Knights halfback has a point to prove in NRL recall

Off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings has finally cracked into the Newcastle side and will be out to remind coach Adam O'Brien of his quality.

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Knights coach sorry for criticising frustrated fans

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has apologised for saying the home fans who booed the Knights do not understand rugby league.

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'Can't worry': Coach knows Knights are under pressure

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien believes there is time to salvage the Knights' ailing NRL season ahead of the round-14 clash with Manly.

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Knights blast 'ridiculous' draw as ban looms for prop

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has pulled no punches as he hit out at the NRL's uneven scheduling, while the club now risk losing a star to a long ban.

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O'Brien defends Ponga resting as Dragons down Knights

Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.

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Penrith plummet to foot of table as Lucas leads Knights

Dylan Lucas has produced the first hat-trick of his career in a win that breathes life into Newcastle's NRL campaign.

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