Newcastle Knights
- Analysis
- NRL 2025
Four months ago, Ponga said no to the Kangaroos. Now he’s set to represent Maori All Stars
Having prioritised pre-season training over the end-of year Tests, Newcastle’s skipper is now “keen to play” in next weekend’s All Stars match. Mal Meninga must be scratching his head.
- Robert Dillon
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- NRL 2025
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- Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
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- Nick Wright
- Analysis
- NRL 2025
The breakout players for your club in 2025 – and why a 205cm beast will rise
We break down the players ready to make their name in the NRL, and why one of the game’s biggest men must rise to the occasion.
- Nick Wright
Major NRL signing as Bulldogs secure Knights star on four-year deal
Leo Thompson has knocked back a rich offer from the Raiders and a lucrative extension on the table at Newcastle to sign with the Bulldogs in the hope of winning a premiership.
- Michael Chammas
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- NRL 2025
Mam facing nine-game ban from NRL over drug driving charge
The NRL have issued Ezra Mam with a notice for allegedly breaching the game’s code of conduct.
- Christian Nicolussi and Michael Chammas
We break down every NRL club’s recruits – and why one looms large
A man who could be the season’s most important buy has revealed why he changed clubs as we dissect who stands as their new side’s most crucial purchase.
- Nick Wright
Up for grabs: The players off-contract at your club from November 1
Parramatta, Canterbury, Brisbane and the Tigers have the most players who can test their value on the open market come November 1.
- Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko
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- NRL 2024
‘He’s been a victim’: Meninga defends Ponga after star’s shock Kangaroos backflip
Kalyn Ponga has been lauded for belatedly making himself available for Australia, but will he now get picked?
- Adrian Proszenko
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- IRL
NRL demand Ponga answers as New Zealand’s secret bid to poach star revealed
The Knights have been asked to formally clarify Ponga’s Kangaroos snub after the Kiwis made an audacious attempt to convince the Knights superstar to play for them.
- Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
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