VIDEO: Ugly crowd brawl mars Newcastle league decider
NSW Police and NSWRL are expected to investigate an ugly crowd brawl during the weekend’s A grade grand final at Raymond Terrace.
New netball courts on the way for Cook Park
“The impact heavy bouts of rain and flooding has had on the netball courts can be clearly seen." Cook Park to get $1.2 million boost.
A GOOD SPORT: Pickers pull ahead of their counterparts
Is the Maitland Pickers Rugby League Football Club currently home to the best country team in New South Wales?
Gary van Egmond determined to start Jets’ ALW season on right foot
With an impressive roster at his disposal, Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond is determined to start the ALW season on the right foot.
Knights stalwart Fitzgibbon deserves to leave a winner
He’s endured all the highs and lows over the past decade. However, departing Newcastle Knight Lachlan Fitzgibbon deserves to leave a winner.
Emily van Egmond: Inspiring a new generation
“If you love football, stick to it and work hard because anything is possible", says Hunter product and Matildas star Emily van Egmond.
Knights primed for a big occasion, says Crossland
Newcastle Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland admits he’s a “bit nervous” heading into the elimination final at McDonald Jones Stadium.
REAL NRL: Wests ask for ‘please explain’ after U19’s GF ‘howler’
The Western Suburbs Rosellas will ask for a “please explain” after losing the under-19 grand final via a try scored on the seventh tackle.
Simon, Baumann, Shaw join Jets’ ALW ranks
The Newcastle Jets have continued their impressive recruitment drive with the additions of Gema Simon, Lorena Baumann and Maggie Shaw.
REAL NRL: Rosellas fly high after reserve grade victory
The Western Suburbs Rosellas pushed aside a disrupted season to knock over minor premiers Maitland Pickers 14-6 in the reserve grade decider.
REAL NRL: Foundations for Maitland ‘dynasty’ firmly laid
They came, they saw and they conquered… again. And, the Maitland Pickers hasn’t finished its dominance in Newcastle Rugby League yet.
REAL NRL: Seagulls swoop to claim under-19 thriller
In one of the most remarkable finishes to a game, the Lakes United Seagulls stole victory from the jaws of defeat to claim the under-19 crown.
REAL NRL: Pickers honour ‘Crito’ after successful title defence
If the Maitland Pickers wanted to honour Brett Christiansen in the best possible way, they certainly did it at the weekend.
Luke Pepper’s Opal Ridge hoping to master Kosciuszko
Scone-based trainer Luke Pepper is confident his mare Opal Ridge is primed to produce her best in The Kosciuszko.
A GOOD SPORT: Knights stay solid… and it pays off
The Newcastle Knights are the darlings of the Hunter… after ignoring outside noise and staying loyal to head coach Adam O'Brien.
REAL NRL: We’re wary of the Lions, says Langbridge
Alex Langbridge admits he’s wary about the danger the South Newcastle Lions poses to the Maitland Pickers’ premiership defence.
REAL NRL: Glanville confident Souths can spoil Pickers’ party
The South Newcastle Lions are determined to upset the Maitland Pickers’ quest for back-to-back titles, according to skipper Ryan Glanville.
REAL NRL: Nieuwenhuise, Bradley winging it for the Maitland Pickers
A short trip on the Hunter Expressway has already paid huge dividends for Will Nieuwenhuise, James Bradley… and the Maitland Pickers.
REAL NRL: Plenty at stake in reserve grade finale
Maitland Pickers captain Jarrod Smith wants to end his playing career as a premiership winner this weekend.
REAL NRL: Seagulls, Rosellas’ young guns ready to fire in U19 decider
Payback is at the top of the list for both the Lakes United Seagulls and Western Suburbs Rosellas as they prepare to meet in the U19 decider.
Lake Mac home to new world powerboat champion
The Hunter has another global champion in its midst after local sportsman Darren Nicholson recently secured the UIM world powerboat title.
