Inside story: How toilet cubicle saga changed Knights for good
When Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann walked into a cubicle, Newcastle was on the brink. Angry fans wanted blood. The media wanted a scalp. But it didn’t break them – it made them.
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‘Toughest time of my career’: Gagai lifts lid on shock axing
It was the Origin bombshell that could have broken Newcastle veteran Dane Gagai. Instead, it is driving him to push for his first premiership ring. He opens up about his toughest career moments.
Legend of the inaugural Knights captain who didn’t exist
It’s the never-before-told story of a prodigiously talented league player in New Zealand who rose to the top of the junior ranks before joining the Knights. The only problem? He wasn’t who he said he was.
Scrap heap to record: O’Brien set for historic Knights offer
Just months ago Adam O’Brien seemed destined for the coaching scrap heap. Now the Knights coach set to be offered a deal which will see him become the longest serving Newcastle mentor in history.
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$1m NRL reject could make sudden return
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Eels make history, Broncos flex title muscle
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Punters tip shock slider, load up on Eels for title
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The Tackle: NRL’s shock call on ‘bully boy’ Pangai’s antics
The NRL has handed down its judiciary sheet from the second week of NRL trials – with Bulldogs enforcer Tevita Pangai under the spotlight after a performance that left him looking like a liability, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Storm back to best but questions remain
The Storm has bounced back from its shock NRL trial loss to the Warriors but questions remain as to the makeup of its spine for round one.
The Tackle: Why did Broncos let this guy go?
The Broncos have a major playmaking dilemma ahead of their opening game. And given his style of play, Anthony Milford would have been the perfect fit for it, PAUL CRAWLEY writes.
‘No respect’: Ponga brutally poleaxed
We’ve already got a frontrunner for hit of the year after Newcastle Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga was demolished in a monster hit.
Dragons rejects settling nicely into new homes
Good news Knights fans, a replacement has emerged for Mitchell Pearce. And the Bulldogs have to be happy with their new fullback as well on a night when nothing split the two teams.
NRL Tackle: The Bulldogs’ huge halves dilemma
One massive question remains about the Bulldogs in 2022 – and Monday’s trial match left them no closer to answering it. Paul Crawley’s LIKES and DISLIKES from the trials.
‘How do you walk away from that?’ Knights’ Ponga trump card
Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga’s father, Andre, has delivered a hammer blow to Wayne Bennett and cross-code heavyweights the All Blacks.
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