The Latest Breaking News from Peter Parr

Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held

A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.

AAP · Oct 3

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.

AAP · Sep 25

NRL looking at global expansion one country at a time

Las Vegas will remain on the NRL's calendar even if it goes global, with Peter V'landys eying off gradual international expansion over the next three years.

AAP · Feb 28

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

Veteran Gagai shuns Roosters to re-sign with Knights

Queensland Maroons centre Dane Gagai will stay at Newcastle beyond the age of 35 after penning a two-year extension with the Knights.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Knights warn Hetherington about slipping to bad habits

Jack Hetherington's confrontation of Reed Mahoney has prompted a public dressing-down from Newcastle's football boss Peter Parr.

AAP · Apr 24, 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.

AAP · Apr 22, 2024

Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga to return to field after concussion scare

The Newcastle co-captain has been out for five weeks after his fourth concussion in 10 months.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2023

Gamble inks two-year deal with Knights

One week after being embroiled in a podcast controversy, Broncos playmaker Tyson Gamble has signed a new deal as Newcastle's replacement for Anthony Milford.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Knights admit to 'lack of leadership'

Newcastle football boss Peter Parr concedes recent off-field issues, including Kalyn Ponga filmed exiting a toilet cubicle with a teammate, are self-inflicted.

AAP · Aug 16, 2022