The Latest Breaking News from Francis Manuleleua

Paulo to use past heartbreak to fuel World Cup charge

Samoa's co-captain Junior Paulo has offered a helping hand to four Newcastle players ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.

AAP · 20h ago

Paulo to lead stacked Samoa, nears Eels resolution

Ben Gardiner has been denied the chance to call up Payne Haas, but Samoa's Rugby League World Cup squad remains filled with NRL talent.

AAP · Oct 5

The moments that mattered in grand final for the ages

The drama, highlights, lowlights of an epic grand final.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4

Fire with fire: battle set to light up NRL prelim final

Liam Martin is one of the NRL's best nigglers and Francis Manuleleua is the breakout star of Newcastle's finals charge. Both are ready to go at each other.

AAP · Sep 25

Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club

Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.

AAP · Sep 23

Knights wrecking ball has Nathan Cleary in his sights

Francis Manuleleua is keen to test Nathan Cleary's dodgy foot as Newcastle aim to gun down Penrith in the NRL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 21

Knights book prelim with Penrith as Warriors fume

Newcastle have upset the Warriors in a controversy-laden 12-10 win at Eden Park to secure a preliminary final berth against NRL heavyweights Penrith.

AAP · Sep 20

Kiwi Knights ready to upset their families in Auckland

Newcastle's Kiwi contingent will go to New Zealand with one job to do, but they know a Knights win could well disappoint family and friends at Eden Park.

AAP · Sep 19

Knights reveal Lucas timeline ahead of Warriors duel

Coach Justin Holbrook has kept the door ajar for Dylan Lucas to make a remarkable comeback and play in Newcastle's sudden-death final against the Warriors.

AAP · Sep 17

Knights bash bros ready to bounce again as Lucas trains

Francis Manuleleua is an ex-halfback and Jermaine McEwan a man finding his feet as an 80-minute forward, together they are making a damaging second-row pair.

AAP · Sep 15