Sometimes a change is as good as a holiday and a mid-season break has done the trick for Newcastle. The Knights players were allowed to take flight during their bye round, a decision heavily criticised in some quarters on the back of their heavy defeat to Parramatta, but coach Adam O’Brien was vindicated on Sunday … [Read more…]
Former Bandidos national president Jason Fahey has patched over to the Hells Angels in a major power shift and a clear signal the notorious bikie gang is aggressively expanding its presence in Sydney. The recruitment of Fahey, a major figure in the bikie world, comes after the Hells Angel established a new chapter in south … [Read more…]
A second half blitz led by Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best has helped guide the Knights to an impressive 46-26 win over the Titans at McDonald Jones Stadium. Ponga, playing in his first game at McDonald Jones Stadium since July last year, responded to criticism received last month with a try and two try assists … [Read more…]
Paraclete boys volleyball coach Rion Terry speaking to his team after falling short in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 final Saturday evening. (Photo courtesy of Haley Sawyer) Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. NORWALK — Paraclete boys volleyball went winless in the Gold Coast League last season. … [Read more…]
The date has been made official for Tim Tszyu vs Carlos Ocampo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland on Sunday, June 18. The contest features Australia’s WBO interim super welterweight titleholder up against former world title challenger from Mexico. The pair squares off in the scheduled for 12 rounds championship … [Read more…]
Tim Tszyu | No Limit Boxing The date has been made official for Tim Tszyu vs Carlos Ocampo at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland on Sunday, June 18. The contest features Australia’s WBO interim super welterweight titleholder up against former world title challenger from Mexico. The pair squares off in … [Read more…]
The Newcastle Knights defeat the Gold Coast Titans on the Mothers Day match in Newcastle. Result Newcastle Knights 46Tries: (8) Dominic Young 11th, 79th; Tyson Frizell 39th; Greg Marzhew 49th; Bradman Best 56th, 73rd; Kalyn Ponga 60th, Dane Gagai 64thGoals: (6) Lachlan Miller 39th, 57th, 61st, 65th, 75th, 80th Gold Coast Titans 26Tries: (5) David … [Read more…]
Five-eighth Kalyn Ponga has bounced back to form and inspired Newcastle to a 46-26 win over Gold Coast that pushes his case for State of Origin selection and silences critics of the Knights’ bye-week holiday schedule. Ponga was completely outgunned in his first full game at No.6 two weeks ago in a performance that raised … [Read more…]
Knights forward Tyson Frizell faces a nervous wait after he was put on report for a tackle Mick Ennis “hates” and wants to see it out of the game. Frizell was the third man in tackling Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and hit the Titans skipper just below the knees and despite the minimal force he was penalised. … [Read more…]
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s cupid’s arrow flying straight into Victoria. That’s right, move over Paris – Melbourne is the new city of love with the swoon-worthy news that The Bachelor Australia franchise is filming its next series in Victoria. For the first time in the franchise’s history, roses will be handed … [Read more…]