Kalyn Ponga to undergo surgery after breaking arm in Rugby League World Cup opener The New Zealand full-back was injured in the second half of their defeat to Australia The Independent UK · Oct 16
'Chucker' Walsh throws up statement Kangaroos display Reece Walsh was so exhausted by his efforts in Australia's thrilling World Cup win that he was physically sick. AAP · Oct 16
Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup There are fears Kalyn Ponga's World Cup campaign could be in jeopardy with the star New Zealand fullback requiring surgery on his broken forearm. AAP · Oct 15
Nation-swappers show Rugby League World Cup is up for grabs in fiery opener Kalyn Ponga stars for New Zealand but Australia edge Sydney clash as tournament promises fireworks on the pitch as well as off The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Kalyn Ponga scores Rugby League World Cup wonder try despite shorts coming down to reveal pink underpants Australian-born Ponga scored a sensational try for New Zealand against the country of his birth, despite his underpants being on show, but the Kangaroos ultimately won a thriller 24-22 to kickstart a home World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 15
Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup The Kangaroos overrun the Kiwis in the dying stages for a 24-22 victory as Jack Bostock scores three tries including the match-winner in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Oct 15
Jack comes up trumps as Kangaroos clinch Cup thriller Jack Bostock has scored a hat-trick on debut for Australia in a stunning 24-22 World Cup win over New Zealand at a packed-out Allianz Stadium in Sydney. AAP · Oct 15
Walsh wins Kangaroos nod as Kiwis reveal stacked pack Reece Walsh has edged out James Tedesco for Australia's fullback role as he goes head to head with New Zealand debutant Kalyn Ponga. AAP · Oct 13
'Tears in their eyes': Ponga proud to represent family Kalyn Ponga is preparing for the international rugby league arena, grateful for a rule change that allows him to chase glory with New Zealand at the World Cup. AAP · Oct 9
Knights stars to make Kiwis debuts in squad of brutes New Zealand have named four newcomers in their Rugby League World Cup squad, including two Queensland greats who have pledged their allegiance to the Kiwis. AAP · Oct 6
Mega gallery: all the photos from the Knights' first men's grand final in 25 years The Knights' remarkable finals run did not end in a trophy, but it did leave a mark on the city. Newcastle Herald · Oct 5
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
NRL grand final offers more proof of Mark Nawaqanitawase’s freakish brilliance The Roosters winger completed a clean sweep of honours in two years as he heads back to union with Japanese club Saitama The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Gallant Knights’ NRL grand final loss ‘hurts so much’, says standout Kalyn Ponga The Newcastle fullback was brilliant in the 19-18 loss to Sydney Roosters and vowed his team ‘will be back’ after the heartbreaking defeat The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Newcastle Herald · Oct 4 The moments that mattered in grand final for the ages The drama, highlights, lowlights of an epic grand final.
AAP · Oct 4 Knights NRL final fairytale run suffers a cruel ending Newcastle's energy-sapping run to the NRL grand final eventually caught up with them as the Knights fell to a 19-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters.
AAP · Oct 4 'Never seen before': Mark genius secures Roosters title Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase's moment of soccer genius was a new trick and a much needed one as he leaves the NRL with a deserved premiership.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4 Sydney Roosters hold off brave Newcastle Knights to win thrilling NRL grand final The Roosters overturned a 12-point deficit to break Newcastle hearts and claim a 16th premiership after a thrilling grand final in Sydney
AAP · Oct 3 World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 3 Knights' kingdom: how Holbrook restored Newcastle's footy soul for new era The 1997 and 2001 grand finals are ingrained in Newcastle culture. Now, 25 years later, the club is riding a fresh wave of Novocastrian pride.
AAP · Oct 3 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.
The Canberra Times · Oct 2 'Who do I want to be?': the question that drove Ponga to grand final day Kalyn Ponga leads the Knights into their first decider since 2001.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1 NRL 2026 grand final: where the Roosters v Knights decider will be won and lost It looks to be Sydney’s party, but riding a wave of form and belief Newcastle are primed to crash it with unstoppable force on Sunday
AAP · Sep 30 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.