Eat their words: How Knights are repeating history Newcastle's NRL finals run bears an uncanny resemblance to North Queensland in 2017, who reached the decider without champion halfback Johnathan Thurston. AAP · Sep 26
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 24
'Up the Knights!' Is this Newcastle team the greatest underdog story of the decade? Newcastle is a different place when the Knights are winning. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23
'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 20
Moment that summed up Newcastle's attacking revolution Newcastle have completed the fourth-greatest attacking turnaround in history, with one try encapsulating the big change about the Knights. AAP · Sep 18
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. AAP · Sep 10
Knight's Sharpe rise from hospital bed to NRL finals Fletcher Sharpe started the NRL pre-season down on fitness after being confined to bed after organ damage. Now he's a key man in Newcastle's finals charge. AAP · Sep 9
'Brain explosion' ends Raiders' roller-coaster season Canberra coach Ricky Stuart hasn't held back, blaming the Raiders' home loss to Newcastle on a poor decision from one of his star forwards. AAP · Aug 9
Knights smash Broncos to close in on finals berth Brisbane's horror season spiralled further with captain Adam Reynolds concussed as Newcastle duo Greg Marzhew and Fletcher Sharpe scored doubles in a 30-6 win. AAP · Aug 1
Dolphins veteran on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup New Zealand will need a new No.6 at the World Cup with Dylan Brown out of action and Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been endorsed to make his Test return. AAP · Jul 27
Sharks solidify top-four spot with third straight win Cronulla have beaten Newcastle, thanks partly to an off night with the boot from Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga, to strengthen their position in the NRL top four. AAP · Jul 17
Party time as Souths stun Knights on Arrow's birthday South Sydney have scored an upset defeat of Newcastle as the NRL held "the world's biggest birthday party" for former Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow. AAP · Jul 12
NSW silence Queensland and claim State of Origin shield with boilover for the ages Blues defeat Maroons 12-30 in Game 3 to win series 2-1 as Nathan Cleary secures Origin legacy with Wally Lewis medal The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
AAP · Jul 4 'Brings fear': plot thickens on Maroons' plan for Walsh Queensland continue to cast doubt into the NSW camp about their plans for dynamic Reece Walsh and Maroons forward Kurt Capewell has added to that mystery.
AAP · Jul 1 Young Blue looking to stir up trouble for Maroon rivals NSW second-rower Hudson Young enjoys "stirring up" his rival players, and it'll be no different in the State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium.
AAP · Jun 28 Best way to finish as Knights home in on another win Tries by Bradman Best and Dylan Lucas and an impressive performance from Origin star Kalyn Ponga steered the Knights to a gritty home win over Wests Tigers.
AAP · Jun 18 RL:How Dragons plan to stop Newcastle Knights gun Newcastle's Greg Marzhew scored five tries the last time St George Illawarra played the Knights, but Dean Young insists his side has improved since then.
AAP · Jun 18 How Dragons plan to stop Newcastle Knights gun Newcastle's Greg Marzhew scored five tries the last time St George Illawarra played the Knights, but Dean Young insists his side has improved since then.
AAP · Jun 17 NSW centre dodges ban, Origin future still uncertain NSW centre Kotoni Staggs can accept a fine for the tackle that landed him in the sin bin during the second half of State of Origin II.
AAP · Jun 17 'No fear': Smith gives Maroons half ultimate accolade Former Queensland captain Cameron Smith says Maroons half Sam Walker is playing with the composure of a 20-game veteran and made his critics eat their words.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 NSW collapse places Blues coach Laurie Daley in merciless spotlight NSW chief faces three weeks of questions over coaching, strategy and even his team talks after second-half surrender in Melbourne
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Queensland set up State of Origin decider with stunning Game 2 win over NSW Maroons defeat Blues 44-24 with second-half onslaught at MCG as Selwyn Cobbo hat-trick helps level series at one all
TechRadar · Jun 17 How to watch State of Origin Game 2: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 2 live streams online – including for FREE – with Mark Nawaqanitawase looking to light up NSW vs QLD at the MCG.
AAP · Jun 15 Maroons keep Blues in dark on 'Lightning' strike at MCG Queensland whiz-kid Reece Walsh is named on the bench, but his exact role is the million-dollar question ahead of game two of the State of Origin series.