The nib Newcastle Knights are pleased to confirm Ronald Griffiths will coach the Club’s NSW Cup team for the 2024 season.
Griffiths has transitioned from leading the Knights’ female programs, which included back-to-back NRLW titles in 2022-23, to focus on full time coaching in the NSW Cup program.
nib Newcastle Knights Director of Football Peter Parr spoke about the appointment.
“After lengthy discussions with Ronald we decided this outcome was the best for all parties," Parr said.
“Ronald has done an outstanding job as NRLW Head Coach, and we felt coaching NSW Cup was the next phase in his coaching career.”
Griffiths reflected upon his time working in the female programs and shared his excitement moving forward with the Knights.
“Coaching NSW Cup will be an exciting opportunity, I will relish being able to connect with the local league clubs and continue my personal development," Griffiths said.
“The Knights have afforded me the chance to be a part of a history making NRLW team, I will be forever grateful for those opportunities and the memories created.
“I would like to thank our players, supporters, sponsors and families who have been with us along this NRLW journey.”
In further coaching news, Knights Head of Pathways Michael Dobson has been appointed Jersey Flegg Head Coach and will also continue to lead the club’s pathways program.