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The Knights' crucial 16-14 win over the Sharks in the race for top-eight berths was soured by a Daniel Saifiti injury blow. In a potentially thumping hit to Newcastle's top-eight hopes and title ambitions,

They may have just entered the top eight for the first time since March, but could Newcastle now emerge as the team to begin a finals charge that runs deep into September?

Newcastle legend Andrew Johns has called for superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga to be handed the reins as club captain. Ponga, who to date has played 78 NRL games since making his debut in 2016, for the first time was skipper of the Knights during the club's 28-20 win over the …

Rugby league great Brad Fittler has likened the Broncos to "an under-20s side", has labelled them "immature" and is baffled at the decision to start Brodie Croft at halfback. Fittler's scathing comments followed the Broncos' 28-20 loss to the Knights in Brisbane,

Veteran Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce unleashed a lethal left-foot step in the 28-20 win over the Broncos to score a try and leave rugby league great Paul Vautin piling on the praise. The former NSW State of Origin playmaker gave Newcastle a boost just before half-time in the Brisbane clash …

Origin star Dane Gagai has reportedly told teammates he is off to Newcastle next season, with a three-year deal expected to be formalised imminently in a huge blow to the Broncos, who were also keen on the gun centre.

Knight coach Adam O'Brien says Newcastle's 48-4 thrashing at the hands of Melbourne is on him after the club failed to handle their relocation to the Sunshine Coast this week. Newcastle never …

The Knights came into their clash with the Storm with a chance to break into the top eight, but they came crashing back down to earth in a 48-4 capitulation to stun a furious coach Adam O’Brien. Granted they lost superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga in the 31st minute and the …

The Fox League panel couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at Storm cult hero Brandon Smith for tucking into a pizza in the dressing sheds after their 48-4 win over the Knights. Smith earned himself a feed with 67 run metres,

Braith Anasta believes the Storm got away with a missed penalty after Tui Kamikamica appeared to shoulder charge Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga off the ball to end his night. In the 31st minute an off-balance Ponga was pushed into Kamikamica after throwing a pass,