The Latest Breaking News from Justin Holbrook

Home truths that set rising Knights star free

Newcastle wrecking-ball Francis Manuleleua was struggling for game time part of the way through 2026 before being told to lose weight and fix his work ethic.

AAP · Sep 8

Knights know rivals will try to lure Blues centre away

Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has made clear he wants to keep Bradman Best, but warns it may not be easy thanks to the salary cap.

AAP · Aug 27

Gagai's bold claim as Knights set sights on finals

Dane Gagai has experienced heartbreak in Newcastle's quest for an NRL premiership, but he believes they can finally win it this year.

AAP · Aug 10

Bragging rights for Holbrook as Knights beat Titans

First-year Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook has won bragging rights over Gold Coast, who controversially fired him midway through the 2023 season.

AAP · May 17

Knights' turnaround on show ahead of Titans clash

Newcastle and Gold Coast were in a shootout to avoid the wooden spoon eight months ago, but the scenario is different as the sides meet in Magic Round.

AAP · May 15

'Incredible' Tedesco stars in Roosters comeback win

Inspirational captain James Tedesco has helped the Sydney Roosters to a third consecutive win and denied Newcastle victory on Dylan Brown's return from injury.

AAP · Apr 19

Tedesco wants consistency after refereeing errors

Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco is hoping for consistency in how the NRL polices the disruptor rule following two refereeing errors in round six.

AAP · Apr 16

Revival of NRL spoon winners is no shock to Roosters

Angus Crichton says Justin Holbrook's influence on Newcastle's early-season form is no shock given the coach's obvious talents.

AAP · Apr 14

BenjiBall making Pearce-Paul a better Tiger than Knight

Kai Pearce-Paul believes he has been able to better express himself as a footballer at Wests Tigers, ahead of a crunch clash with his old club Newcastle.

AAP · Apr 11

Bulldogs coach blasts 'soft' traits in loss to Knights

Newcastle have given Canterbury an NRL reality check with Dominic Young scoring a hat-trick to lead the Knights to a 24-16 win.

AAP · Mar 28