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Knights confirm playmaker's long-awaited NRL return

Newcastle have turned to Jackson Hastings for their NRL clash against the Sydney Roosters, who have a playmaker of their own back from injury.

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'He'll be ready': Walsh still in Slater's Maroons plans

Brisbane star Reece Walsh is breathing down Kalyn Ponga's neck for a Queensland recall this series at fullback and coach Billy Slater welcomes the competition.

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O'Brien hits out at booing Knights fans before comeback

Newcastle have come back to beat Manly 26-22 after fans vented their frustration at the Knights following another scoreless half at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Knights blast 'ridiculous' draw as ban looms for prop

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has pulled no punches as he hit out at the NRL's uneven scheduling, while the club now risk losing a star to a long ban.

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O'Brien defends Ponga resting as Dragons down Knights

Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.

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Ponga sheds quad issue in vital step for Maroons

Tom Dearden has prepared to be ready for any contingency as Queensland's No.14, as Kalyn Ponga joined team training for the first time in camp.

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Knights must defy grim Origin stat to revive season

Newcastle's "over-reliance" on Kalyn Ponga will be tested as the club attempt to kickstart their season in the Origin period, a time that has proven a bugbear.

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How Slater's 'gold' helps Ponga go to another level

Kalyn Ponga will start at fullback for Queensland for the first time since 2022, and he intends to hang on to it by putting in a performance to be proud of.

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Maroons' debutant ball, headed by rookie destroyer Toia

Queensland coach Billy Slater has put his faith in new blood, with Robert Toia, Beau Fermor and Trent Loiero to feature in the State of Origin cauldron.

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Ponga return at No.1 is Hammer blow to Blues: Hodges

Kalyn Ponga and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow are in a battle to play fullback for Queensland and Maroons great Justin Hodges believes it should be Ponga.

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Legend's wisdom adds an edge to Sharpe's transition

Fletcher Sharpe had his best game at five-eighth yet as Newcastle thrashed South Sydney and the young gun can thank some advice from Andrew Johns.

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Sharpe hat-trick lifts Knights, injury woes for Souths

Newcastle's attack has finally clicked against injury-hit South Sydney in a 30-4 win as No.6 Fletcher Sharpe ensured the end of a five-game losing run.

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Knights 'down on confidence' after fifth-straight loss

Newcastle's attacking woes continued as they suffered a fifth consecutive NRL loss, this time falling to the in-form Warriors in Christchurch.

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Circling Sharks inflict more pain on struggling Knights

Newcastle have suffered another uninspiring NRL loss, falling at home to a 34-14 defeat at the hands of the well-travelled Cronulla Sharks.

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Tigers in seventh heaven as Knights fail to fire again

Newcastle have spluttered their way to a 20-4 loss to Wests Tigers, taking their scoring tally in their last 276 minutes of football to just 10 points.

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Broncos' Walsh thrives on Ponga boost in Maroons duel

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has pledged his allegiance to Australia in representative football despite his diverse heritage.

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Knights coach confirms Lucas facing lengthy lay-off

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed backrower Dylan Lucas is facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with a "pretty significant" hamstring injury.

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Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot

The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.

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'Have a crack': Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up

Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend.

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O'Brien no longer silent Knight on Brown signing

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has spruiked the Dylan Brown signing and explained why he had refused to speak about it a day before the win over the Dolphins.

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Ponga genius inspires Knights to home win over Dolphins

Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga has turned in one of his best all-round games in a 26-12 win over the Dolphins to keep the Knights undefeated after two rounds.

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Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights' $13m gamble

Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.

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Knights sensation Sharpe blunts woeful Roosters in rout

Newcastle put a dismal Sydney Roosters to the sword 48-10 as new Knights No.6 Fletcher Sharpe starred and Tricolours prop Spencer Leniu was put on report.

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Ponga explains All Stars stance after Kangaroos saga

Kalyn Ponga has delved into his decision to accept a Maori All Stars call-up after turning down the chance to represent Australia late last year.

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After Kangaroos snub, Ponga takes Maori All Stars call

Kalyn Ponga turned down a Kangaroos jersey last year but has had no hesitation accepting a call-up for the Maori All Stars.

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