Girl fights for life after car hits group of NRL fans Several children were among a group of footy fans injured when a car struck crowds lining a major road to cheer on the NRL grand final-bound Newcastle Knights. AAP · Oct 3
Five-year-old girl in a coma and P-plater charged after car hits crowd of NRL fans in Newcastle Man charged with nine offences after vehicle struck Knights fans attending grand final farewell, leaving 10 injured including three children The Guardian - AU · Oct 3
Meet the Bruise Crew: Knights duo settle on nickname Newcastle's rising back-rowers Francis Manuleleua and Jermaine McEwen want their own identity and have shunned the 'Bash Brothers' moniker. AAP · Oct 2
Frizell ready to end longest wait for an NRL decider Tyson Frizell has spent years watching NRL grand finals wondering if he would ever feature. Now he'll become the most experienced player to ever play his first. AAP · Oct 2
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
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 The Guardian - AU · 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
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
The ‘big penis’ has been torn down: how Newcastle changed in 25 years since the Knights’ last NRL title The first wave of Knights successes came with a backdrop of uncertainty about what a post-industrial future might mean for the steel city The Guardian - AU · 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
Bandana-clad Broncos warrior a cut above for decider Old school Brisbane second-rower Romy Teitzel has found her best form when it counts after two nasty head wounds ahead of the NRLW grand final. 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
Ink and paint to the fore as Knights fans dare to dream Knights players are embracing the love from their city as Newcastle's fans turn to paint and ink to show their support for Justin Holbrook's side. AAP · Sep 29
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29 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
AAP · Sep 29 Roosters make Watson call amid concussion cloud Connor Watson's availability for the NRL grand final hinges on the Sydney Roosters utility attaining a medical sign-off after a concussion in their prelim win.
AAP · 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.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29 Working-class Knights or Sydney heavyweights? Who casual fans should support in the NRL grand final Will it be the mullets of Newcastle who are back in contention after 25 years, or the powerhouse Roosters always ready to spoil a party?
AAP · Sep 29 Why Knights loved sight of McEwen goading Penrith alpha Jermaine McEwen earned the admiration of his Newcastle teammates for hunting down Penrith tough man Moses Leota.
AAP · Sep 29 Klein snubbed for grand final day as Gee takes whistle The NRL grand final will be an Ashley Klein-free zone after the match officials for the clash between Sydney Roosters and Newcastle were announced.
AAP · Sep 28 Nothing but respect: Cleary defends embattled Knight Nathan Cleary has taken the extraordinary step of defending Phoenix Crossland on social media over the hip-drop tackle that ruined the Penrith star's season.
AAP · Sep 28 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 Major trains boost for Knights' historic grand final Diehard Newcastle fans should be spared travel carnage for Sunday's NRL grand final, after planned trackworks to connecting train lines were halted.
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 Unlikely winner from Knight's ban for Cleary tackle Harrison Graham is set to be the big beneficiary from the grand final suspension that awaits Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland.