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Holbrook earns reward for Knights grand final charge

Newcastle have extended the contract of coach Justin Holbrook following the club's return to the NRL grand final.

AAP · Oct 12

Gutted, proud Crossland warns Knights can fire in 2027

The Newcastle Knights are still reeling after their grand final loss but have vowed to use the experience to come back stronger and return to the big game.

AAP · Oct 4

Knights’ tale burns bright but Roosters are built just for NRL’s grand occasion

No matter how brilliant Sydney might prove to be on Sunday night, the 2026 grand final will be remembered for Newcastle’s presence in the decider

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3

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Grit v glitz: Knights take on Roosters for NRL glory

Newcastle has been starved of success for generations and the only thing standing in their way is a Sydney Roosters side dripping in experience and talent.

AAP · Oct 3

The mantra that set Knights up for run from spoon

Justin Holbrook is 80 minutes away from emulating his old coach Michael Hagan, who won a premiership in his first season at Newcastle with a relaxed outlook.

AAP · Oct 3

From rock bottom to a grand final: what’s behind the Newcastle Knights’ incredible rise?

The Newcastle Knights are on the precipice of one of Australian sport’s most memorable turnarounds.

The Conversation · Oct 1

His jersey: Knights keep Crossland along for the ride

Newcastle stole the show at the NRL's main fan event of grand-final week, but it was Phoenix Crossland's vocal support of his team that stood out most.

AAP · Oct 1

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The mantra and mettle powering Newcastle's marathon man

Mat Croker has never been the most gifted NRL player but the lessons learned from a farming family taught him the value of graft.

AAP · Oct 1

New GOAT: Holbrook on repeat 18 years after Bulls fight

Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook resurrected an underperforming country footy team into grand finalists in 2008 and he's up to his old magic again.

AAP · Sep 30

Cleary completes golden set with Dally M triumph

Star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has claimed the cherished honour that had long eluded him, the Dally M Medal, in comfortable fashion.

AAP · Sep 30

Ponga tears showed Newcastle's ultimate transformation

Kalyn Ponga's commitment to Newcastle can never be questioned again, with the fullback on the verge of fulfilling the prophecy of being a long-awaited saviour.

AAP · Sep 30

Newcastle’s NRL grand final run is a ‘pinch me’ moment for veterans and youth alike

Tyson Frizell waited 15 years to make a grand final while Fletcher Sharpe grew up watching Knights legends but wasn’t even alive for their last premiership

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

Why grand final run might not net Knights coach Dally M

Justin Holbrook has achieved a stunning feat in his first year as Newcastle coach but the Knights' grand final berth won't count towards Dally M points.

AAP · Sep 29

Fairytale finish set up for Smith against Roosters

One year on from being squeezed out of the Sydney Roosters by Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival, Sandon Smith can now win a premiership against his old club.

AAP · Sep 28

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 28

Newcastle find themselves the NRL’s fairytale team after scarcely believable return to glory

The Knights’ incredible preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers showcased how coach Justin Holbrook has turned the club around

AAP · Sep 27

Special night for Knights fans who will 12 men to glory

Devoted Newcastle fans braved severe transport delays as they fuelled their team to their first grand final appearance in 25 years.

AAP · Sep 27

Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp

Twelve months ago, Newcastle finished with a wooden spoon. Now they are just 80 minutes from a potential premiership.

AAP · Sep 25

Sandpaper the secret ingredient to Knights' NRL revival

Newcastle haven't played in a grand final in 25 years, and a horse called Sandpaper has had a big role in the Knights being 80 minutes from a decider.

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AAP · Sep 24

Arise Knight Kalyn: how Ponga found himself as a leader

For the first four seasons as Newcastle captain, Kalyn Ponga never felt he could be himself in the role. Justin Holbrook's arrival as coach helped change that.

AAP · Sep 20

'We're not done': Ponga, Knights plot Penrith upset

Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle's revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final.

AAP · Sep 20

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 17

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 16

Sliding doors moment delivered Marzhew back to Holbrook

Justin Holbrook handed Greg Marzhew a debut at Gold Coast back in 2021, but he is now feeling the benefit of releasing the winger to Newcastle 18 months later.

AAP · Sep 15

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 10

How Holbrook inspired Newcastle's remarkable turnaround

Newcastle have scored an extra 12.3 points per game in 2026 compared to last year's wooden-spoon season, making for the fourth greatest improvement in history.

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