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Knights boss wants Inu ban to serve as warning

Brett Keeble Knights chief executive Matt Gidley believes Canterbury centre Krisnan Inu deserves to miss two games for his ''unnecessary'' leg-pull tackle on James McManus in Newcastle's 44-8 victory over the...

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No reinventing the wheel; Knights just rolled with what they do best

Phil Gould dinkus

Phil Gould In their previous two matches, Newcastle were awful in their second-half performances. They virtually took no part in proceedings following the half-time break in either game, succumbing meekly to...

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Knights dish out mauling to Dogs

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Robert Dillon Newcastle ended a two-game losing streak and reclaimed fourth rung on the NRL ladder with a 44-8 thrashing of Canterbury at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.

Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs

Hunter Stadium, Newcastle, Sunday 3pm (AEST)

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Daley's search for experience has Mason in line for Blues

Willie Mason

Brad Walter, Tim Barrow Willie Mason is set to be recalled by NSW coach Laurie Daley for the opening State of Origin match five years after making his last appearance in a Blues jersey.

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Raiders v Knights

18th August  2012, Story by Lee Gaskin , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium, David Shillington on the charge

Lee Gaskin The Canberra Raiders take on the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium in their Round 9 NRL match.

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What we learned: Raiders v Knights

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12:  Sandor Earl of the Raiders is tackled by Chris Houston of the Knights during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii, Blake Ferguson and Sandor Earl's devastating right-edge partnership is back.

Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks

Willie Mason

Hunter Stadium, Newcastle, Sunday 2pm (AEST)

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Knights rule out early releases

Wayne Bennett

Brett Keeble Knights coach Wayne Bennett has all but ruled out the possibility of releasing any players from their contracts before the June 30 transfer deadline.

Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights

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Canberra Stadium, Sunday 2pm (AEST)

Tahu keeps options open but prefers finishing at Knights

Timana Tahu

Robert Dillon Veteran strike weapon Timana Tahu wants to finish his illustrious career with the Newcastle Knights but says he is keeping all options open for next season and beyond.

Knights CEO rejects McKinnon exit talk

Alex McKinnon

Brett Keeble CHIEF executive Matt Gidley has rejected speculation the Knights are trying to off-load in-form Country Origin representative Alex McKinnon to an English Super League club before the June 30 transfer...

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Sharks overcome Gallen injury blues for golden-point win over Knights

Willie Mason stretches for the line.

Robert Dillon Cronulla overcame the loss of skipper Paul Gallen in the opening exchanges to end a four-game losing streak with a 21-20 golden-point victory against Newcastle at Hunter Stadium on Sunday.

Consistency the key for Bennett and Knights

Kurt Gidley

Robert Dillon The consistency and improvement for which Newcastle Knights coach Wayne Bennett has been searching remain as elusive as ever.

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Sharks shake off Gallen blow as late kick seals comeback win over Knights

Willie Mason stretches for the line.

Brett Keeble When Sharks skipper Paul Gallen hobbled off Hunter Stadium on Sunday about the same time Knights centre Dane Gagai galloped over for a try, Newcastle looked like they would coast to a fifth straight...

Knights' Smith gets six weeks

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Newcastle Knights back-rower Jeremy Smith has failed in his bid to have a dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL Judiciary and will miss six games.

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Knights reject Kelly finally fulfilling potential

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Albert Kelly of the Titans looks to pass during the round five NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Skilled Park on April 5, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)


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Brett Keeble This time last year, gifted playmaker Albert Kelly was trying to resurrect his career in Newcastle after Knights coach Wayne Bennett threw the one-time boy wonder a lifeline.

Gidley knows Knights need to prove their worth on the road

Brett Keeble Newcastle captain Kurt Gidley agrees with the popular perception that the Knights won't be taken seriously until they start winning on the road.

Gold Coast Titans v Newcastle Knights

Skilled Park, Robina, Sunday 2pm (AEST)