'Doubled the beer delivery': pubs and clubs booked out as town rides red and blue wave One publican who usually goes to every game will be watching the game with his patrons instead. Newcastle Herald · Sep 29
Sold out: Knights fans 'show up in a big way' for merch The Newcastle Knights club online store has sold out of merch. Newcastle Herald · 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. AAP · 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? The Guardian - AU · 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 29
'Come on boys': Silverchair responds to public plea to play Knights grand final 'For the first time in ages, the three of us actually agree wholeheartedly about something ...'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 29
Knights fans paint the town red and blue as grand final hysteria takes hold Knights fans revive tradition to celebrate grand final week. Newcastle Herald · 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
'A few tears came out': Man of the moment and how a region helped carry him over the line THAT try: An 85-metre run to remember from Newcastle's halfback. Newcastle Herald · 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. AAP · Sep 28
City to light up red and blue: Hunter catches Knights fever with live site plans 'Right now, Newcastle feels like it's the centre of the universe,' lord mayor says. Newcastle Herald · Sep 28
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.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27 Knights players' messages for injured fans after horror at Wallsend Get the latest Knights news in the lead up to the NRL grand final.
AAP · Sep 27 Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed after surgery Nathan Cleary has had emergency surgery on his horror ankle injury, which could deny him the ability to accept the NRL's biggest individual award in person.
AAP · Sep 27 Special night for Knights fans who will 12 men to glory Devoted Newcastle fans braved severe transport delays as they fuelled their team to their first grand final appearance in 25 years.
AAP · Sep 27 Knights rise from last to GF with Penrith scalp Twelve months ago, Newcastle finished with a wooden spoon. Now they are just 80 minutes from a potential premiership.
AAP · Sep 27 Cleary details revealed as Penrith machine malfunctions Penrith have outlined the details of their casualty ward, with Nathan Cleary requiring surgery on both feet and two others badly hurt in the loss to Newcastle.
AAP · Sep 27 First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland became the game's first player to be sent off for a hip-drop tackle and he looks set to pay a high price.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27 'Few beers and camaraderie': stranded Knights fans takeover pub as they wait for replacement buses Transport for NSW has urged passengers to travel to Sydney from Wyong if possible.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 26 Red, blue and unforgettable: why this Knights finals run means everything Win or lose - this team has done our region proud.
AAP · Sep 26 Frizell's long wait sums up Knights' finals desire Tyson Frizell is the only member of the NRL's 300-game club not to play in a grand-final qualifier. The Newcastle veteran doesn't plan to waste this one.