Ponga exposed by ‘embarrassing’ post-loss interview
There are calls for Knights captain Kalyn Ponga to stand down — and Matthew Johns has zeroed in on the club’s biggest problem.
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The Tackle: Public face of Knights’ dramatic collapse
In the space of six weeks, Newcastle has slipped from first to dead last. And it’s not all Kalyn Ponga or Adam O’Brien’s fault, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Newcastle Knights hit sad new low
The Newcastle Knights are sitting on the bottom of the ladder for the first time since they “won” three wooden spoons in a row in the mid 2010s.
Former NRL boss sprays Bennett in online sledge
Wayne Bennett believes ‘the entire rugby league world revolves around him’ is just one of the savage sledges served up by a former NRL chief. That and more in Sport Confidential.
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Pearce leads Roosters to defining win
MITCHELL Pearce’s return from a two-month suspension breathed new life into the embattled Roosters side, who smashed Newcastle.
Daley would have ‘no hesitation’ picking Coote
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Kent: The NRL has lost its way
NRL CEO Todd Greenberg needs to call a moratorium on the way the game is being explained and interpreted and start over and get it right.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 9
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Cowboys bolter in Big Mal’s first Aussie team
ONE North Queensland star has been rewarded for his red-hot form with a maiden green and gold jumper. Find out who else made the team.
Thugs driving kids away from NRL
RUGBY league junior registration numbers are on the decline. At the same time AFL and soccer are on the rise. This doesn’t require a major investigation to reveal why, writes Buzz Rothfield.
SC rolling coverage: Munster, Smith go big
CAMERON Smith and Cameron Munster have starred against a hapless Warriors side. Check out all the latest info in our rolling SuperCoach coverage
NRL must grow international game, says Segeyaro
JAMES Segeyaro knows how powerful the global game could be but the Panthers hooker says players need to receive a greater incentive to help the game grow.
League Central TV: Is it all over for the Eels?
IN the latest League Central TV David Riccio and Michael Carayannis ask: can the Eels make the finals if they’re stripped of competition points?
The brothers battling for an NRL spot
RETURNING Knight Peter Mata’utia is angling for a first grade spot but he’ll have to overcome the challenge of his younger brother Pat first.
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