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‘Gives me goosebumps’: Matty’s emotional Newcastle message as city rallies behind Knights
What would a spot in next week’s decider mean for the city of Newcastle? Well, Knights premiership winner Matty Johns has a pretty good idea.
NRL 2026: Why Scott Sorensen is the unsung hero of Penrith Panthers dynasty, journey, background, Perth Bears contract
After every grand final, Scott Sorensen sent the same person the same text message.
NRL 2026: Newcastle Knights trip down the mines to connect with fans underground, Justin Holbrook, Kalyn Ponga, preliminary finals
The Newcastle Knights have been the emotional heartbeat of the Hunter region since they entered the competition in 1988 and the footy side sets the weekly tone for the area– above and below ground.
A decades-old newspaper snippet gives blueprint of modern Knights
Thirteen years since their last NRL preliminary final, the Newcastle Knights are on a quest to do the unthinkable — go from wooden spoon to premiers in a single season. Writing in 1987, their inaugural coach spelt out the player who would get them there.
Trent Robinson reveals star prop’s response to difficult conversation after shock bench call
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has credited the character of Spencer Leniu and his classy response after the prop didn’t see the field during the preliminary final win over the Dolphins.
‘They deserved the win’: Woolf’s honest verdict before delivering big 2027 warning
A disappointed Kristian Woolf has conceded the Sydney Roosters “deserved the win” after the Dolphins dream of reaching a maiden grand final ended in a heartbreaking preliminary final loss.
Marky Mark magic helps carry DCE and the Roosters into grand final
The powerhouse winger produced another passage of absolute magic to set up a vital try in the second half as the Sydney Roosters booked a spot in next Sunday’s grand final courtesy of a 36-20 win over the Dolphins. Christian Nicolussi
Axed NRL ref under fire again after more bunker drama in preliminary final
Demoted to the bunker for the preliminary final, referee Ashley Klein was at the centre of more controversial calls. Christian Nicolussi
Terrorised star’s contract reality check; young gun’s steep learning curve — Dolphins Player Ratings
The Dolphins’ terrific season ended with a whimper inside Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
Freakish talent shatters records...as Roosters star sends statement in comeback: Player Ratings
The Sydney Roosters have reached their first grand final since 2019 after dispatching the Dolphins in the preliminary final.
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