The honesty session that saved Newcastle
The Knights are one win away from a second NRLW title in a row, but a shock loss early in the season forced an honesty session that could have derailed their season.
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Ponga reveals awkward Dally M rejection
Kalyn Ponga sealed one of the greatest Dally M Medal victories in the award’s history – now the Newcastle star has revealed how close he came to missing the whole event.
Ponga’s incredible journey to Dally M win
There were fears that Kalyn Ponga’s career was over just a few months ago but the Dally M winner revealed what sparked his stunning turnaround.
Grand final form guide: Can Knights create NRLW dynasty?
Can the Knights avoid a second half fade-out? Do Gold Coast have enough big-game experience? PAMELA WHALEY answers the biggest grand final burning questions.
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Johns: Why I’m glad Ponga met with Bennett
Andrew Johns may be filthy over Kalyn Ponga’s decision to meet up with Wayne Bennett, but his brother Matt can see the positives for the Knights.
Is fresh talent wasted at basket-case clubs?
What is more important for an NRL club – the talent on the field or the system off of it? Paul Crawley looks at whether a star player can rescue a dysfunctional system or will he be its victim.
Bombshell Ponga report changes everything
Kalyn Ponga’s future is as clear as mud after an explosive report flipped the script on the Knights star’s secret meeting with Wayne Bennett.
Off-contract Tiger on collision course with Brooks
MARKET WATCH: Wests Tigers are facing a big decision with talented playmaker Jock Madden keen to test the open market as the club weighs up the future of high-priced halfback Luke Brooks.
Buzz: Broncos shamed by recruitment howlers
A miserable round for the Broncos was compounded by just how poor some of their recruitment decisions have been of late. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Buzz: Stunning hypocrisy in Bennett poaching raid
A two-decade old stink has resurfaced over Wayne Bennett’s audacious bid to poach top-level talent for struggling NRL newcomers the Dolphins.
Johns tells Bennett he’s crossed the line
A new storm has erupted in the NRL with Andrew Johns telling Wayne Bennett the coach has gone too far after a “secret meeting”.
Knightmare: ‘Unhappy’ Ponga’s night to forget
Kalyn Ponga was meant to spark the Knights after a last-start defeat – instead he showered them with errors in a horror return from injury.
Coach opens up on ‘dirty’ NRL act
Mitch Barnett was referred straight to the NRL judiciary for his hit on Chris Smith and now Knights coach Adam O’Brien has weighed in.
‘Horrible’: Star’s monster ban for ugly hit
Mitch Barnett had one of the great brain snaps in rugby league against the Penrith Panthers and the Knights star has learned his fate.
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