Maroons coach Slater unfazed by Grant, Ponga concerns Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant have both been dealing with fitness concerns in recent weeks, but that won't necessarily rule them out of State of Origin III. AAP · Jul 7, 2024
'Sooky' Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle. AAP · Jul 3, 2024
Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Shorter seasons, women's game can help NRL: Ivan Cleary Ivan Cleary says the NRL should consider shortening the season to cut down on injuries, and believes the rise of the women's game could help provide a solution. AAP · Jun 15, 2024
Toohey's News: Big signing unlikely despite cap riches The Knights have close to $500,000 to spend this season. Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2024
$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap. AAP · Jun 2, 2024
'I was once a lock': Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him. AAP · May 29, 2024
Toohey's News: Ricky's raid lands another Knight A promising up-and-comer has been poached. Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2024
Through the lens: our top photos from the past week in news Pictures by Jonathan Carroll, Simone De Peak, Peter Lorimer and Marina Neil. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024
Best set for scans as NSW, Knights hold their breath Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch. AAP · May 19, 2024
Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season. AAP · May 17, 2024
Ponga's absence forces Knights to regain their steel Kalyn Ponga's absence has prompted Newcastle to find their steel again, gritting out two straight wins without their superstar fullback. AAP · May 10, 2024
Armstrong's sleepless night before shining as Knight Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins. AAP · Apr 28, 2024
Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins. AAP · Apr 28, 2024
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Knights name uncapped Armstrong as Ponga's replacement With their season threatening to spiral out of control, Newcastle will roll the dice on an uncapped fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Dolphins turn pro in 'weird times' as Bennett returns Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.
AAP · Apr 22, 2024 Ponga facing months out, Raiders' Fogarty sidelined Kalyn Ponga's hopes of a State of Origin recall are in tatters after Newcastle confirmed the fullback faces several weeks out with a foot injury.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024 Through the lens: our top photos from the past week in news Newcastle Herald photographers share their picks.
AAP · Apr 21, 2024 Star's foot damage adds injury to insult for Knights A hobbled Kalyn Ponga suffered a potentially serious foot injury as Newcastle fired few shots in a 36-12 loss to Canterbury that dropped the Knights to 2-5.
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.
AAP · Apr 14, 2024 Souths' spiral continues while Raider teens make magic A look at round six in the NRL, where South Sydney slumped to another defeat and the Brisbane Broncos asserted their local dominance.
AAP · Apr 11, 2024 'Never heard booing like that': Refs frustrate Knights The officiating of Newcastle's round-six defeat by the Sydney Roosters has frustrated Knights coach Adam O'Brien.
AAP · Apr 11, 2024 Roosters edge Knights in Jennings' 300th In the 300th NRL game of controversial centre Michael Jennings, the Sydney Roosters posted a hard-fought win over Newcastle.
AAP · Mar 31, 2024 Warriors hold off Newcastle for important NRL win in NZ The Warriors have moved to 2-2 for the NRL season after seeing off Newcastle for a 20-12 win at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.