Our Story

In its formative years, the Newcastle Knights forged a fearful reputation in the red and blue jersey, a reputation which the Club has carried as a badge of honour ever since.

As time has elapsed, success on the field has become more frequent. At all times however, the standards set in those formative years have applied.

Names like Sargent, McCormack, Harragon and Butterfield have become synonymous with what it means to represent the Newcastle community.

The tradition has been faithfully perpetuated through the likes of Johns, Buderus and Gidley, right through to current day heroes Ponga, Best and Upton.

A play-off for fifth spot in 1990 was the first time many in the rugby league world took our Club seriously. Two years later, semi-final football was a reality.

A narrow one-point loss in the 1992 preliminary final cost the team a chance at glory but confirmed its status as a force to be reckoned with.

A semi-final appearance in 1995 was an early indicator of what was to come, ahead of the watershed year of 1997.

HISTORY: The 1997 team celebrate Darren Albert's historic try in an epic decider.

That season probably went a long way to describing what being a Newcastle Knight had become.

The team was made up of around 70% local talent. Of the rest, most had adopted the town and Club of Newcastle as their home and played accordingly. It proved a valuable lesson.

The 1997 Optus Cup title was followed up with the unforgettable 2001 Telstra Premiership victory.

Two premierships in the first fourteen years of the Club's existence created an enviable record, and cemented the Club's hard-won reputation as consistently one of the best in the League and perennial premiership contenders.

The women's game has been no different, with the Knights dominating the NRLW with two premierships in our first three seasons, including back to back titles in 2022 and 2023.

1988 NSWRL

Team formed under the name Newcastle Knights, so named as Knights are men of steel, and Newcastle was a steel town
Entered the competition with a squad of young players building foundations for the future of the Knights
Sam Stewart first Knights Captain, Allan McMahon first grade coach
Sam Stewart and Adrian Shelford played for New Zealand and Rest of the World
Newcastle fans supported their new team with home games averaging 21,000 with a huge 30,000 fans for the Broncos game
Tony Butterfield is named Knights Player of the Year
Played 22, won 5, lost 16, drawn 1, points for 270, points against 460, finished 14th (of 16)

1989 NSWRL

Signed five class players to boost the ranks including Michael Hagan and Mark Sargent
We're one of the best defensive sides in the competition and in contention for semifinals berth all season
President's Cup side was the first Knights team to make the semifinals
Michael Hagan was selected for Queensland State of Origin side
Michael Hagan is named Player of the Year
Played 22, wins 11, Losses 11, points for 281, points against 281, finished 7th (of 16)

1990 NSWRL

Mark Sargent was selected for NSW State of Origin and was the first Newcastle player to represent Australia, touring England and France
There were six Knights in the Australian train on squad
Competition's equal top try scorer was Ashley Gordon with 15
Steve Fulmer claims the Player of the Year award
Played 23 (including play-off), won 13, lost 8, drawn 2, points for 348, points against 317, finished 6th

1991 NSWRL

First grade did not fulfill expectations, reserve grade had their most successful season finishing sixth
David Waite took over as first grade coach
Newcastle won their first major championship trophy, the Nissan Sevens
Mark Glanville and Michael Hagan played in every match for the season
Mike McLean selected in Queensland State of Origin side
Marc Glanville is voted Player of the Year
Played 22, won 6, drawn 3, lost 13, points for 328, points against 424

1992 NSWRL

Life membership of the Club awarded to Sam Stewart
First semifinal appearance in first grade
First grade lost the major semifinal to St George 2-3 finishing fourth on the table, their most successful season to date
Robbie McCormack claims the Player of the Year Award
Played 24 (including 2 finals), won 13, drawn 2, lost 9, points for 386, points against 272, finished 4th

1993 NSWRL

Paul Harragon represented Australia
Mark Sargent named Captain of City and Paul Harragon named Representative Country Rugby League Player of the Year
David Boyd, Michael Hagan and Marc Glanville were the first players to pass 100 first grade games
Club Captain Michael Hagan left the Club to play for Halifax in Great Britain
Reserve grade were the minor premiers and grand finalists, losing by a narrow margin 5-4 to North Sydney
Marc Glanville is named Player of the Year
Played 22, won 10, lost 12, points for 337, points against 381, finished 9th

1994 NSWRL

Andrew Johns made his run-on debut against South Sydney where he played a major role in the 43-14 win. Johns scored two tries, kicked seven goals and kicked a field goal for a personal haul of 23 points.
Mark Sargent and Robbie McCormack reached their 100th first grade game for the Club
Reserve grade were again the minor premiers and grand finalists going down to Cronulla
Five players selected for Country v City Origin
A record number of six in the Kangaroos train on squad
Malcolm Reilly was appointed to replace coach David Waite
Robbie McCormack is named Player of the Year
Played 22, won 9, lost 13, points for 427, points against 458, finished 10th

1995 ARL

Reserve grade won the premiership after reaching their third consecutive grand final defeating Cronulla 22-10
First grade also had their best result finishing equal third after being undefeated in the competition until round 10
New point scoring record 549 points with 92 tries
It was the last year for Knights faithfuls Mark Sargent, Robbie McCormack, and Brad Godden
Andrew Johns represented Australia and was named player of the tournament at the 1995 World Cup
Paul Marquet is the Club's Player of the Year
Played 25 (including finals), won 17, lost 8, points for 592, points against 436, finished 5th

1996 ARL

The Club won their second World Sevens tournament
Marathon Stadium hosted the ARL v Fiji test match
Continued presence of Knights players in the representative ranks at both state and international level
Paul Harragon named Dally M Prop of the Year and Country Player of the Year for the second year running
Owen Craigie debuted off the bench against Brisbane at the age of 17 years, two months and 20 days
Paul Harragon re-signed with the Club for another two seasons
Tony Butterfield is Player of the Year
Played 21, won 10, lost 10, drawn 1, forfeit 1, points for 416, points against 388, finished 9th

1997 ARL

The Club's 10 year anniversary in the competition
Knights first grade win the Optus Cup v Manly on "a perfect day", the winning try being scored by Darren Albert in the final six seconds. Captained by Paul Harragon and coached by Malcolm Reilly. Final score 22-16
Fairytale ending to Knights careers of Marc Glanville and Adam Muir
Robbie O'Davis is named Player of the Year
Played 26 (including 4 finals), won 17, lost 8, drawn 1, points for 591, points against 395, finished second and won the premiership

1998 NRL

A successful year ever for the Club as every grade reached the semifinals from the U16s to first grade
Farewelled coach Malcolm Reilly
Newcastle's home crowd exceeded all others in the premiership
Tony Butterfield earned his first "Blues" jersey
Ended the season on equal points with minor premiers Brisbane who won on points difference
Andrew Johns is Player of the Year
Played 26 (including finals), won 18, drawn 1, lost 7, points for 593, points against 425, finished second

1999 NRL

Warren Ryan took over as coach
The NRL side made it to the play off
Paul Harragon, one of the founding players, Club Captain since 1995, state and Australian representative, retired
It was an injury ridden season for first grade who used 33 players throughout the season
The Club signed Ben Kennedy, Matt Parsons and David Fairleigh
Danny Buderus wins Player of the Year
Played 25 (including final), won 14, drawn 1, lost 10, points for 591, points against 514, finished 7th

2000 NRL

Finished outright third on the premiership table
Club Captain Tony Butterfield retired after a record 229 games for the 'red and blue'
Life member Matthew Johns left the Club to play in England
Scored more tries in the season than any other team with 126
End of Warren Ryan's coaching at the Knights
David Fairleigh is named Player of the Year
Played 28 (including finals), won 16, drawn 1, lost 11, points for 736, points against 574, finished 3rd

2001 NRL

Andrew Johns named Captain, Bill Peden Club Captain
Ex-Club Captain Michael Hagan takes over as first grade coach with enormous success winning the Telstra premiership against Parramatta
15,000 people at Marathon Stadium at 3.30am following the victory
Newcastle had a record five Australian, three State of Origin and six country representatives
Steve Simpson claims the Player of the Year award
Played 29 (including finals), won 19, drawn 1, lost 9, points for 870, points against 679, finished third and won the premiership

2002 NRL

Lost minor premiership to Warriors on points differential
Big year for injuries losing valuable players at critical times. Many young players step up and take responsibilities
Andrew Johns takes over from Brad Fittler as Australian Captain
Bill Peden finished with the Knights for a swansong season in London
Andrew Johns is Player of the Year
Played 26 (including finals), won 17, lost 9, points for 756, points against 562, finished 2nd

2003 NRL

Andrew Johns and Robbie O'Davis play their 200th first grade games
Josh Perry becomes the latest State of Origin representative
Knights beat Broncos in Brisbane for the first time
Andrew Johns suffers severe neck injury
Knights make semifinals for the seventh year in succession
Adam MacDougall signed with South Sydney
Danny Buderus claims the Player of the Year award
Played 25 (including finals), won 14, lost 11, points for 640, points against 671, finished 7th

2004 NRL

Andrew Johns suffers knee injury in round 3 and misses remainder of season
Danny Buderus Captains Newcastle and NSW Origin Blues in all three games
Knights finish 10th on the ladder, falling two spots clear of the top eight
Danny Buderus wins Dally M Player of the Year award
Danny Buderus named as Vice Captain to Darren Lockyer for Tri-Nations tournament against New Zealand and Great Britain
Danny Buderus captains Australian side against Great Britain through injury to Lockyer
Danny Buderus is named Player of the Year
Played 24, won 10, lost 14, points for 516, points against 617, finished 10th

2005 NRL

Newcastle finish in last place for first time in club's history
Matt Gidley, Danny Buderus and Steve Simpson play Country Origin
Andrew Johns, Simpson and Buderus play Origin for NSW, Buderus as Captain
Knight's coach, Michael Hagan, coaches the Queensland Origin Squad for the 2nd successive year
Danny Buderus wins Dally M Hooker of the Year
Andrew Johns plays three games for Warrington in the UK after completion of NRL season
Steve Simpson is Player of the Year
Played 24, won 8, lost 16, points for 467, points against 667, finished last

2006 NRL

Andrew Johns played his final Test for Australia
Kurt Gidley selected for Country Origin
Danny Buderus captained the Blues for his 3rd consecutive season
Andrew Johns became the games all time leading point scorer
Newcastle end the season in 4th place on the competition ladder
Knights defeat Manly at home in the first week of the finals, but bow out to Brisbane the following week
Matthew Gidley finished his career with Newcastle and joined English club St Helens
Coach Michael Hagan left at the end of the year to join Parramatta
Danny Buderus is Player of the Year
Played 26 (including finals), won 15, lost 11, points for 639, points against 604, finished 4th

2007 NRL

Brian Smith took over as coach
Andrew Johns announced his retirement from Rugby League
Danny Buderus, Kurt Gidley and Clint Newton represent Country Origin
Jarrod Mullen and Kurt Gidley debut for NSW along with teammates Danny Buderus and Steve Simpson
Adam MacDougall returned after three years with South Sydney
Knights suffer seven straight losses from rounds 18 onwards
Kurt Gidley (Knights Player of the Year) earns an Australian Test Jersey against New Zealand
Kurt Gidley is Player of the Year
Played 24, won 9, lost 15, points for 418, points against 708, finished 15th

2008 NRL

Knights finish in 9th position, just two points outside the NRL top eight
Newcastle had defeated five of the final top eight teams during season 2008, including both Grand Finalists
Aku Uate scores in his NRL debut
Danny Buderus finishes his NRL career with the Knights and joins Leeds in the British Super
Kurt Gidley, Ben Cross, Steve Simpson and Danny Buderus represent NSW
Kurt Gidley represents Australia in the Centenary Test and at Rugby League World Cup
Kurt Gidley is Player of the Year
Played 24, won 12, lost 12, points for 516, points against 486, finished 9th

2009 NRL

Side finishes 7th but were knocked out in week one of the final series
Kurt Gidley and James McManus represent NSW
Kurt Gidley represents Australia in the Anzac Test and 4 Nations Tournament
Brian Smith was replaced as coach after 20 rounds by Rick Stone
Isaac De Gois is named Player of the Year
Played 25 (including finals), won 13, lost 12, points for 520, points against 517, finished 7th

2010 NRL

Knights finished in 11th position
Kurt Gidley captained the NSW Blues
Antonio Kaufusi joined the team mid season from the North Queensland Cowboys
Zeb Taia and Junior Sa’u represented New Zealand and Kurt Gidley represented Australia
Matt Hilder is named Player of the Year
Played 24, won 10, lost 14, points for 499, points against 569

2011 NRL

Knights finished in 8th position
Kurt Gidley and Akuila Uate played for NSW Blues
Akuila Uate represented Australia, Kurt Gidley was also selected but withdrew
Hunter Sports Group took ownership of the Newcastle Knights Rugby League Club by a landslide vote
Wayne Bennett is announced as new coach, replacing Rick Stone at the end of the season
Kurt Gidley claims the Player of the Year award
Played 25 (including final), won 12, lost 13, points for 486, points against 461, finished 8th

2012 NRL

Knights finished 12th after an indifferent first half of the season
Danny Buderus returned to the Club
Kurt Gidley suffered a season-ending shoulder injury
Akuila Uate and Darius Boyd played for Australia
Akuila Uate played two of three games for NSW, Darius Boyd played three games for QLD
Willie Mason and Dane Gagai joined the Knights midway through the season
Knights launched their Hall of Fame; inducting Allan McMahon, Paul Harragon, Matt Gidley, Andrew Johns and Michael Hagan
Zeb Taia, Evarn Tuimavave, Kyle O'Donnell, Wes Naiqama, Joel Edwards and Junior Sa'u bid farewell at the end of the season
Timana Tahu reclaimed the top try-scoring record
Akuila Uate was named Dally M Winger of the Year
Chris Houston named Knights Player of the Year
Played 24, won 10, lost 14, points for 448, points against 488

2013 NRL

Scored 100 tries in a season for the first time since 2006
On average gained more metres per game than any other Club
Joseph Leilua scored the second-most tries by a Knight in their Club debut season
James McManus represented NSW and Darius Boyd represented QLD
Tyrone Roberts and Robbie Rochow didn't miss a game all season
Eight players took part in the Rugby League World Cup
Danny Buderus became the most capped Knights player, breaking Andrew Johns' record in Round 22
Neville Costigan, Kevin Naiqama, Peter Mata'utia, Tonga Likiliki bid farewell at season's end
Darius Boyd was named NRL Player of the Year
Played 27 (including finals), won 14, drawn 1, lost 12, points for 582, points against 484, finished 7th

2014 NRL

NRL finished in 12th position after a difficult season
Alex McKinnon suffered a devastating spinal injury
Beau Scott was named NRL Player of the Year
NSW Cup made the Grand Final, but lost to Penrith in the decider
NYC won the Holden Cup minor premiership, but went on to be defeated in week two of the finals
Robbie Rochow and Tyrone Roberts played in every game, both for the second season-in-a-row
Matt Hilder and Anthony Quinn retired, while Willie Mason, Adam Cuthbertson, Michael Dobson and Josh Mantellato bid farewell at season's end
Ownership of the Club changed, with the NRL taking charge
CEO Matt Gidley signed on for an additional two years
Danny Buderus, Mark Sargent and Tony Butterfield inducted into the Knights Hall of Fame
Played 24, won 10, lost 14, points for 463, points against 571, finished 12th

2015 NRL

Knights finished 16th
Knights were 2015 NSW Cup premiers, beating the Wyong Roos 20-10 in the Grand Final
Dane Gagai made his Queensland Origin debut
Danny Buderus took over as interim coach following the departure of Rick Stone
Kurt Gidley became the most capped captain and the Club's second most capped player (251) before departing the NRL to play next season in the English Super League
David Fa'alogo and Clint Newton retired while Tyrone Roberts, Beau Scott, Adam Clydsdale and Carlos Tuimavave departed the Club at season's end
Danny Levi was named for the second time in the Holden Cup Team of the Year
Nathan Brown was appointed as head coach for season 2016
Kurt Gidley is named Player of the Year
Played 24, won 8, lost 16, points for 458, points against 612

2016 NRL

Knights finished 16th
Knights finished 12th in the Intrust Super Premiership and 9th in the Holden Cup
Jarrod Mullen reached the milestone of 200 games for the Knights in Round 3, while Jeremy Smith reached 200 first grade matches in Round 8 and Dane Gagai reached 100 first grade matches in Round 11 and 100 first grade matches for the Knights in Round 20
David Bhana, Jaelen Feeney, Pat Mata’utia, Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Cory Denniss, Will Pearsall, Josh King, Brock Lamb, Jack Cogger and Dylan Phythian all made their first grade debuts in 2016, while Trent Hodkinson, Pauli Pauli, Mickey Paea, Mitch Barnett and Brendan Elliot made their Club debuts
Jeremy Smith, Kade Snowden and James McManus retired, while Robbie Rochow departed the Club at season’s end
Dane Gagai won the Danny Buderus NRL Player of the Year Award, while Daniel Saifiti won the hotly contested Rookie of the Year Award
Dane Gagai made three appearances for the Queensland Origin side, scoring four tries
Played 24, won 1, drawn 1, lost 22, points for 305, points against 800

2017 NRL

Knights finished 16th
Knights finished 7th in the Intrust Super Premiership and 7th in the Holden Cup
Sione Mata'utia reached the milestone of 50 games for the Knights in Round 5, while Trent Hodkinson reached 150 NRL matches in Round 20
Jamie Buhrer, Ken Sio, Josh Starling, Joe Wardle, Jacob Gagan, Anthony Tupou and Shaun Kenny-Dowall made their Club debuts, while Sam Stone, Luke Yates and Tyrone Amey made their NRL debuts
Anthony Tupou and Rory Kostjasyn retired, while Dane Gagai, Brendan Elliot, Jaelen Feeney, Jacob Gagan, Sam Mataora, Peter Mata'utia, Mickey Paea, Pauli Pauli, Will Pearsall, Tyler Randell, Josh Starling, Jack Stockwell and Joe Wardle departed the Club
Mitch Barnett won the Danny Buderus NRL Player of the Year Award, while Brock Lamb won the Rookie of the Year Award
Dane Gagai made three appearances for the Queensland Origin side
Played 24, won 5, lost 19, points for 428, points against 648

2018 NRL

• Knights finished 11th

• Knights Jersey Flegg finished first to claim the minor premiership, while the ISP NSW side finished 12th

• Mitchell Pearce, Slade Griffin, Tautau Moga, Herman Ese'ese, Aidan Guerra, Chris Heighington, Jacob Lillyman, Kalyn Ponga, Connor Watson and JJ Felise made their Club debut

• Nick Meaney, Pasami Saulo and Tom Starling made their NRL debut

• Shaun Kenny-Dowall and Mitchell Pearce played their 250th NRL games

• Mitch Barnett played 50 Club games and 50 NRL games

• Danny Levi, Herman Ese'ese, Daniel Saifiti, Connor Watson and Nathan Ross played 50 NRL games

• Jamie Buhrer played 150 NRL games

• Kalyn Ponga made his Queensland State of Origin debut

• Herman Ese'se and Slade Griffin made their New Zealand Test debut

• The Club said goodbye to Jack Cogger, Nick Meaney, Chris Heighington, Jacob Lillyman, Brock Lamb and Pat Mata'utia

• Played 24 (won 9, losses 15, points for 414, points against 607)

2019 NRL

• Knights finished 11th.

• The Club's Jersey Flegg team finished 7th, bowing out of the semi finals in the first week, while the Canterbury Cup side came 11th.

• The Club debuted new recruits James Gavet, Tim Glasby, Hymel Hunt, David Klemmer, Edrick Lee, Kurt Mann and Jesse Ramien in Round 1.

• Bradman Best, Starford To'a and Phoenix Crossland made their NRL debuts.

• Daniel Saifiti made his State of Origin debut, alongside team mates David Klemmer and Mitchell Pearce.

• Kalyn Ponga and Tim Glasby both made their returns to the Queensland team.

• Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Jacob Saifiti, Hymel Hunt and Josh King played their 50th NRL games.

• Sione Mata'utia, Edrick Lee and Kurt Mann played their 100th NRL games.

• Coach Nathan Brown finished with the Club at the conclusion of Round 23. Kristian Woolf took the reigns as Head Coach for the remaining two games.

• The club said goodbye to Nathan Ross, Jamie Buhrer, James Gavet, Shaun Kenny-Dowell, Zac Woolford and Slade Griffin.

• Adam O'Brien is appointed as Head Coach for 2020 and beyond.

• Mitch Barnett extended his contract with the Club.

• Played 24 (won 10, losses 14, points for 485, points against 522)

2020 NRL

• Knights finished 7th, returning to the finals for the first time since 2013.

• Jayden Brailey arrived from Cronulla, along with Enari Tuala and Gehamat Shibasaki, who both arrived in the pre-season.

• Danny Levi and Beau Fermor departed the Club in the pre-season.

• Jirah Momoisea and Tex Hoy were promoted from a Development contract and into the Top 30.

• Pasami Saulo, Enari Tuala, Jirah Momoisea, Kalyn Ponga, Connor Watson, Josh King and Jacob Saifiti extended their contracts.

• Adam O’Brien became only the 12th coach in the Club’s history.

• COVID-19 saw the competition frozen for several weeks, while all lower-grade competitions were cancelled.

• Tex Hoy, Chris Randall and Brodie Jones made their NRL debut in Round 3.

• Kalyn Ponga made his 50th NRL appearance, while David Klemmer played his 150th. Aidan Guerra also crossed the 200 game barrier.

• Andrew McCullough joined the Club mid-season on a loan deal, while Blake Green also joined mid-year on a permanent basis.

• The Club farewelled Aidan Guerra, Tim Glasby (retired), Herman Ese'ese (Titans), Sione Mata'utia (St Helens), Tautau Moga, Mason Lino and Tyronne Roberts-Davis (not re-signed).

• Kalyn Ponga claims the Danny Buderus Medal for Player of the Year.

• Post season, Daniel Saifiti played all three games for New South Wales, taking out the 'True Blue' Award for his efforts in the 2-1 series loss.

• Edrick Lee made his Origin debut, scoring a try and playing a key role in Queensland's 20-14 win in the series decider.

• Played 20 (won 11, draw 1, losses 8, points for 421, points against 374)

2021 NRL

• Knights finished 7th, marking the first time the Club have made back-to-back finals series since 2004.

• State of Origin and Test forward Tyson Frizell joined the Club from St George Illawarra.

• English young guns Dominic Young and Bailey Hodgson signed in the pre-season, while the Club also welcomed new additions Sauaso Sue, Brayden Musgrove and Jack Johns prior to training beginning.

• Blake Green retired from the NRL mid-season.

• Starford To'a, Bradman Best, Mitchell Pearce, Brodie Jones, Daniel Saifiti, Jacob Saifiti, Hymel Hunt, Kurt Mann, Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Jayden Brailey extended their contracts.

• Adam O’Brien inked a two year contract extension, tying him to the Club until at least 2024.

• COVID-19 saw the competition relocated to Southeast Queensland, with the Knights operating out of a hub on the Sunshine Coast.

• Dominic Young, Brayden Musgrove, Simi Sasagi, Mat Croker and Jirah Momoisea made their NRL debuts.

• Mitchell Pearce made his 300th NRL appearance, while Daniel Saifiti played his 100th. Sauaso Sue also crossed the 150 game barrier.

• The Club farewelled Connor Watson (Sydney Roosters), Josh King (Melbourne Storm), Gehamat Shibasaki (Japanese Rugby), Mitchell Pearce (Catalans Dragons) and Blake Green (Retired).

• Jacob Saifiti claimed the Danny Buderus Medal as the Club's Player of the Year.

• Daniel Saifiti played two games for New South Wales, scoring a try in Game I, while Kalyn Ponga played Game III for Queensland. The Blues won the series 2-1.

• In 2021, the Club was successful in gaining entry into the 2021 NRLW season.

• Played 24 (won 12, losses 12, points for 428, points against 571)

2021 NRLW

• The Club fielded its first Telstra Women's Premiership side in the rescheduled 2021 season, played in early 2022 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus.

• Local, Caitlan Johnston was the first player signed to wear the red and blue and Casey Bromilow was named the inaugural Head Coach having previously coached the Club's Under 19's Tarsha Gale Cup teams.

• Queenslander Romy Teitzel was named Captain of the side while Krystal Rota and Caitlan Johnston were named Club Captains.

• 17 players made history by running out for the Club's first game against the Parramatta Eels in Round 1 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, 27 February.

• Captain Romy Teitzel scored the first try for the NRLW team in the second minute of the game.

• In a five-round regular season, the team finished in sixth spot with no wins and five defeats.

• A total of 24 players made their debut in the Club's inaugural season in the NRLW.

• Forward, Annetta Nu'uausala took home the inaugural NRLW player of the year award.

• Played 5 (zero wins, five losses, points for 48, points against 123)

2022 NRL

• The Knights finished the 2022 season in 14th with six wins and 18 losses.

• Former Knight Dane Gagai returned to Newcastle after four seasons with South Sydney alongside new recruits in Adam Clune and Leo Thompson.

• Kalyn Ponga and Jayden Brailey were named Co-Captains.

• Experienced half Anthony Milford joined the Club mid-season and played his 200th NRL match at the Club.

• Adam Clune (330), Leo Thompson (331), Anthony Milford (332), Krystian Mapapalangi (333) and Oryn Keeley (334) joined the Knights honour roll by making their Club debuts in 2022.

• After suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during pre-season training, Jayden Brailey returned to the field in Round 17 and went onto play his 100th game in the NRL.

• Tyson Frizell (200), Kurt Mann (150) and Jacob Saifiti (100) also notched game milestones in the NRL.

• Edrick Lee broke the record for most tries in a single Club game with 5 against the Gold Coast Titans in Round 16.

• Captain Kalyn Ponga re-signed to the Club on a five-year deal, securing his future with the Club until at least the end of 2027.

• Mat Croker and Simi Sasagi also re-signed with the Club.

• Highly respected administrator Peter Parr joined the Club to take up the role of Director of Football.

• At the Danny Buderus Awards night, Tyson Frizell took home the top gong for the NRL Player of the Year.

• The Club farewelled Mitch Barnett, Tex Hoy, Brayden Musgrove, Jirah Momoisea, Pasami Saulo, Anthony Milford, Sauaso Sue and Edrick Lee at the end of the season.

• Former Knights Kurt Gidley, Robbie O'Davis and Steve Simpson were inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Club and the Once A Knight Old Boys.

• Played 24 (won six, losses 18, points for 372, points against 662)

2022 NRLW

• In the Club's second season in the NRLW, the team went from bottom of the ladder to premiership glory, winning the 2022 Grand Final.

• Ronald Griffiths was appointed NRLW Head Coach for the 2022 season.

• Millie Boyle, Tamika Upton, Hannah Southwell, Jesse Southwell, Yasmin Clydsdale, Olivia Higgins, Shanice Parker, Kiana Takairangi, Tayla Predebon, Simone Karpani, Makenzie Weale, Jakiya Whitfeld, Tiana Davison, Caitlin Moran and Emmanita Paki all joined the new-look squad.

• The team kicked off their season against three-time premiers, the Brisbane Broncos, with Jesse Southwell becoming the youngest player to score a try in NRLW history.

• Development players Jessica Gentle and Kayla Romaniuk also made their debuts becoming player No.40 and No.41 on the NRLW honour roll.

• The team finished the five-game regular season in second spot with four wins and one loss.

• After defeating the Dragons in the Semi-Final, the team faced the Parramatta Eels on Grand Final day on October 2nd.

• The team scored seven tries to two to win 32-12 and deliver Newcastle its first trophy in the NRLW competition.

• The squad were awarded the Key to the City by Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes following their victory.

• At the end of season awards night, Jesse Southwell and Shanice Parker were named dual player of the year recipients.

• Played 5 (won four, losses one, points for 112, points against 68)

2023 NRL

• The Knights finished the 2023 season in fifth spot with 14 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats, qualifying for the finals series.

• Off-season recruits Jackson Hastings, Adam Elliott, Jack Hetherington and Lachlan Miller made their debuts in Round 1.

• Tyson Gamble, Dylan Lucas (NRL), Ryan Rivett (NRL), Thomas Cant (NRL), Greg Marzhew, Fa'amanu Brown and Riley Jones (NRL) all made their debuts for the red and blue during the season.

• Dane Gagai played in his milestone 250th and 150th NRL and Knights games during the season while Daniel Saifiti played his 150th NRL and Knights game. The pair were inducted as Life Members of the Club at the end of season awards night.

• Kalyn Ponga played his 100th NRL and Club game while homegrown forward Lachlan Fitzgibbon also notched 100 games for the Club.

• Tyson Frizell returned to the State of Origin arena in Games I and II, while Bradman Best (debut) and Jacob Saifiti represented NSW in Game III.

• Knights legend Danny Buderus was inducted into the NSWRL Hall of Fame.

• The Knights broke the Club record for highest winning margin in a single game defeating the Bulldogs 66-0 in Round 18 along with the Club's 400th win in the top grade.

• Dylan Lucas (2025) and Enari Tuala (2024) re-signed during the season.

• The side won 10 games in a row to qualify for the finals and a first home Semi-Final since 2006.

• After downing the Raiders 30-28 in finals week one, the squad were knocked out of the finals by the Warriors in New Zealand.

• Kalyn Ponga won the Danny Buderus Medal for the Club's Player of the Year award and became the third player in Knights history to win the Dally M Medal for the NRL Player of the Year.

• Played 24 (won 14, draw one, losses nine, points for 626, points against 451)

2023 NRLW

• The Knights NRLW squad finished the regular season in first place, claiming the Club's first ever minor premiership with eight wins and one defeat.

• The squad also became the first in the Club's history to claim back-to-back premierships winning the 2023 Grand Final.

• Ahead of the start of the season, '22 premiership winners Tamika Upton, Jesse Southwell, Hannah Southwell, Yasmin Clydsdale, Caitlan Johnston, Shanice Parker, Olivia Higgins, Tayla Predebon, Kayla Romaniuk, Simone Karpani and Tiana Davison re-signed with the Club.

• In the State of Origin series before the NRLW season kicked off, Tamika Upton represented Queensland while Jesse Southwell (debut) and Yasmin Clydsdale wore the sky blue for NSW.

• Laishon Albert-Jones (NRLW), Rima Butler, Sheridan Gallgher (NRLW), Abigail Roache (NRLW), Jasmin Strange, Nita Maynard, Viena Tinao (NRLW), Georgia Roche (NRLW), Felila Kia (NRLW) and Jacinta Carter (NRLW) all made their debuts during the season.

• The side won seven games in a row en route to a maiden minor premiership.

• After defeating the Broncos in the first women's Semi-Final held in Newcastle, the side played the Gold Coast Titans in the Grand Final in Sydney.

• The Knights would win 24-18 staging a second half comeback to bring the trophy back to Newcastle.

• Tamika Upton claimed her second straight Karyn Murphy Medal for player of the match.

• Upton capped off her season with the Knights Player of the Year award along with the NRLW's Dally M Medal - notching an NRL first to have two players from the same Club claim the top individual honours.

• Played 9 (won eight, losses one, points for 224, points against 119)

2024 NRL

• The Knights finished the 2024 season in eighth spot qualifying for their second straight finals finish.

• Kai Pearce-Paul (#346), Jed Cartwright (#347), Tom Jenkins (#348), David Armstrong (#349), Fletcher Sharpe (#350), Will Pryce (#351), Kyle McCarthy (#352) and Sebastian Su'a (#353) made their debuts throughout the season.

• Tyson Frizell notched his 250th game at the Club in Round 18 against the Canberra Raiders.

• Bradman Best returned to the State of Origin arena, scoring a crucial try in the Blues Game III win over the Maroons.

• Bradman Best (2027), Dane Gagai (2026), Jacob Saifiti (2027), Phoenix Crossland (2026), Tyson Gamble (2026) and Mat Croker (2025) secured their futures with the Club.

• Adam O'Brien coached his 100th game at the Knights, steering the side to back-to-back finals finishes.

• The Knights defeated the Dolphins in the final game of the regular season to achieve a finals spot.

• The Club broke its Member record with 32,097 supporters signing up as Members for the 2024 campaign.

• The Knights were defeated 28-16 by the North Queensland Cowboys in an Elimination Final in Townsville.

• Dane Gagai claimed the Danny Buderus Medal for Player of the Year along with the Gladiator of the Year and Players' Player awards.

• Bradman Best was selected for the Australian Kangaroos while Phoenix Crossland and Leo Thompson were named in the New Zealand squad for the Pacific Championships at the end of the season.

• Played 24 (won 12, losses 12, played for 470, played against 510)

2024 NRLW

• The Knights NRLW side finished the regular season in third spot on the ladder to qualify for the 2024 finals series.

• Before the start of the season, Caitlan Johnston-Green, Olivia Higgins and Yasmin Clydsdale represented NSW and Tamika Upton represented Queensland in the first ever three-game women's State of Origin series, including Game II in Newcastle.

• New NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries begun his tenure as Head Coach of the women's side.

• Grace Kukutai (#52), Isabella Waterman (#53), Lilly-Ann White (#54), Tenika Willison (#55), Evie Jones (#56) and Evah McEwen (#57) all made their NRLW debuts during the season

• The side were knocked out of the finals by eventual premiers, the Sydney Roosters, in a Semi-Final in Sydney.

• Tamika Upton was named the Player of the Year for the second year in a row.

Played 9 (won six, losses three, points for 238, points against 132)