Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Knights prepared for golden point in top-eight shootout Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien expects a tense finish to his side's must-win match against the Dolphins, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the NRL finals. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Knights set up dream NRL finish as Ponga pounds Titans Kalyn Ponga has played his best game of the season in Newcastle's 36-14 win over Gold Coast, setting up a winner-takes-all final-round clash with the Dolphins. AAP · Sep 1, 2024
Ponga's spark helps keep Knights in NRL finals race Newcastle have stayed in the race to make the NRL's top eight, with Kalyn Ponga providing the bright spark in their 36-16 win over South Sydney. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
NSW vow to control aggression in Origin 'tinderbox' NSW have made it clear they won't be lulled into going down to 12 men in the State of Origin decider, even if Queensland attempt to repeat the brawl of 2022. AAP · Jul 16, 2024
Recall of Maroons warrior Gagai a masterstroke: Parker Veteran Dane Gagai has been described as the ultimate Queenslander whose return for the State of Origin decider will add passion and a winning mentality. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Knights pair assemble for Maroons' Origin decider Newcastle teammates Dane Gagai and Kalyn Ponga will be key to Queensland's fortunes after being recalled for the Brisbane State of Origin decider. AAP · Jul 8, 2024
Ponga back, Fifita snubbed in Maroons team revamp Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Selwyn Cobbo and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series decider, with David Fifita left out again. AAP · Jul 7, 2024
Raiders' NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders. AAP · Jul 7, 2024
Legacy on the line as Latrell braces for Origin return Latrell Mitchell returns to the NSW side at the MCG on Wednesday with the Blues down in the series and his great State of Origin legacy on the line. AAP · Jun 24, 2024
Bradman brings his Best in Knights' injury-soured win The Newcastle Knights have held on to defeat a patchy Wests Tigers 20-14 in their final game in Tamworth, with both sides left ruing a heavy injury toll. AAP · May 11, 2024
Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights. AAP · May 10, 2024
Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins. AAP · Apr 28, 2024
Slater backs Cobbo to become world-class centre Brisbane centre Selwyn Cobbo is making a success of his positional switch and Queensland coach Billy Slater says that could not have come at a better time. AAP · Apr 15, 2024
AAP · Apr 11, 2024 'Never heard booing like that': Refs frustrate Knights The officiating of Newcastle's round-six defeat by the Sydney Roosters has frustrated Knights coach Adam O'Brien.
AAP · Mar 24, 2024 O'Brien coy on Knights' halves after beating Storm In their first game since dropping halfback Jackson Hastings, Newcastle have overcome a short-handed Melbourne for their first win of the NRL season.
AAP · Mar 14, 2024 Cowboys centre Holmes ready for showdown with Gagai Two of Queensland's best recent performers go head-to-head in Townsville when North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes battles Newcastle veteran Dane Gagai.
AAP · Feb 2, 2024 Kaufusi, Capewell, Gagai back in Origin mix for Maroons Billy Slater has included Felise Kaufusi, Dane Gagai and Kurt Capewell in a 34-man Maroons squad that will gather in Brisbane ahead of the NRL season.
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 Gallant Knight Gagai on track for best ever season Dane Gagai missed out on the Queensland team but former Maroons centre Brent Tate says he has handled that blow superbly, as his season statistics reveal.
AAP · May 24, 2023 NSW's Mitchell keen to silence Maroons' Origin boasts Latrell Mitchell is eager to prove that State of Origin means as much to NSW as it does Queensland.
AAP · May 22, 2023 Sympathetic DCE's advice after stunning Qld Origin call Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans knows how Dane Gagai is feeling after an omission that stunned the Blues, and has urged the centre to respond appropriately.
ABC News · May 22, 2023 As Queensland looks to the future for State of Origin I, New South Wales is betting on the past With Brad Fittler and Billy Slater naming their teams for State of Origin I, both states are in unfamiliar positions their opponents would know well.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023 State of Origin 2023 shapes as test of nerve with new blood mixed with experience The Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues squads boast proven experience and untried talent but there is rust and risk in both states’ selections
The New Daily · May 21, 2023 Walsh to debut for Maroons amid Origin selection shocks Queensland have selected Reece Walsh and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and left out Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai for the State of Origin series opener in Adelaide.
The New Daily · May 21, 2023 Kalyn Ponga to win Queensland No.1 jersey for Origin opener Kalyn Ponga’s dramatic start to 2023 has ended with him reportedly winning the race for the Queensland No.1 jersey.