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
How Credibility Is Key to Wrexham Plan’s for Transfer Strategy The Red Dragons hope their new appointment will help get them to the Premier League. Sports Illustrated · 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
Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals Anthony Gordon message that created goal on England return The right-back celebrated his first appearance under Thomas Tuchel by setting up Gordon’s opener The Independent UK · Sep 29
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
Man United transfer news: Eddie Howe hire criteria 'revealed', 'race for Arsenal target', Brobbey decision Red Devils told of tempting option to replace Michael Carrick - if need be Evening Standard · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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
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
Crossland banned four games for Cleary tackle Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final and most of the World Cup after receiving a four-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary. AAP · Sep 29
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
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.
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 Knights take fairytale ride all the way to NRL decider Newcastle have beaten Penrith 22-14 to book a spot in the NRL grand final against Sydney Roosters.
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.
AAP · Sep 26 How Penrith's awful night could come full circle It was against Newcastle last year that Penrith realised their dynasty was showing signs of cracking. And they still haven't forgotten it 16 months on..
AAP · Sep 26 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 Could get worse: Penrith make big prelim call on Cleary Nathan Cleary is set to play through a sore right foot in Penrith's preliminary final against Newcastle. But it is not a risk-free move.
AAP · Sep 25 How Knights hero shook off Andrew Johns comparisons Phoenix Crossland was weighed down by Andrew Johns comparisons as a teen. Now free from pressure at hooker, he has become a key cog for Newcastle.