Off-season recruit and English import Kai Pearce-Paul joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast.

Following four seasons in the Super League, where he debuted as a teenager, KPP flew halfway across the world to join the Knights at the start of 2024.

The towering second-row forward became Knight #346 when he played in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders.

We kick off the podcast with some get to know questions for Kai which led to a reveal of his appearance in UK rapper/grime artist 'Stormzy's' music video.

Kai talked about his journey to rugby league in the beginning having grown up playing league and union.

He chats about departing Wigan Warriors and leaving on a high with a Grand Final win, plus making his debut for England at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Fast forward to today, the forward chats to the boys about adapting to the Australian lifestyle and joining the Club.

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The KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast is back for the new season, the official podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, and to begin the new season we've got the Captain. The Prince of Newcastle. The reigning Dally M Medallist, Kalyn Ponga, joining the boys.

Coming off a monumental 2023 for the livewire fullback, KP, shares his process he built up over the last campaign, the lessons he learned from previous seasons, and what happened on stage during the incredible countdown to winning his first Dally M Medal.

To start the episode, the boys jumped on Kalyn's Instagram for an 'Insta Deep Dive' to pull up some old photos and get the deeper story.

The Origin representative talks about the reaction to the opening round game from the squad and the plans to bounce back against the Cowboys in Round 2.

We finish the episode with some fan questions sent in via our Instagram story including his daily routine and who has the best drip in world sport.

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Footy is back and the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast has returned for Season 4!

The nib Newcastle Knights will kick-off the new campaign on Thursday night against the Canberra Raiders at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Hosted by Knights forward Mat Croker and Knights content producer Jae Nelson, the boys reunite for the first episode to preview the upcoming game and chat about another huge pre-season at the Club.

A lot has happened since we last recorded with Semi Finals, new signings, re-signings, full Club days and another big off-season. The boys recap the last few months including the Elimination Final against the Canberra Raiders plus look ahead to season 2024.

We round out the podcast with a new segment, Guess the Knights player, where the boys go head-to-head to see if they can pick who the Knights player is from history.

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On the final episode of the season for KNIGHTS // HQ, we're going out with a bang with one of the Club's all-time greats calling in to the studio.

Paul 'The Chief' Harragon joined the boys for a special edition of our Legends chat series.

Ahead of the traditional 'Once a Knight Old Boys Day' this Sunday against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Harragon spoke about the importance of the day and the brotherhood formed by past players.

'The Chief' made his debut for the Knights as a youngster in the Club's inaugural campaign in 1988.

The local junior would go onto become the first captain to raise the premiership trophy for Newcastle after the famous 1997 Grand Final.

A heroic figure in Club history, Paul also represented his state and country in a career for the ages.

We kicked off the episode with some quick-fire questions for 'The Chief' including his most underrated teammate and some stories from the Footy Show days.

Paul reminisced on his career at the Knights from the 1992 team which first qualified for the finals to some familiar and untold stories in the lead up to the 1997 Grand Final.

The boys also talked about leadership and how Paul approached the game, plus life away from footy.

With the current NRL and NRLW side enjoying terrific form runs, we also got Harragon's view on the 2023 season ahead of the final regular season home game.

We round out the episode with a thank you to our listeners for this season and our favourite moments from the podcast this year.

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Phoenix Crossland and Bradman Best join the podcast for a special edition of KNIGHTS // HQ.

As part of Member Appreciation Round, we held a live podcast with a few of our loyal Members at the Club's Centre of Excellence.

Hosts Jae and Mat kicked off the episode with some quick-fire questions for the boys including which Knights player from history they would have loved to have played alongside.

The boys talked about the support from our Members and supporters and some of their favourite moments from the 2023 season so far.

Crossland spoke about coming through the pathways system and his position switch to the No.9 role this year.

We also hear from Best on his incredible debut for NSW earlier this year and what he took away from the experience.

We round out the podcast with some questions from some of our Members in the audience.

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nib Newcastle Knights forward Jacob Saifiti joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast fresh off another memorable experience in the Origin arena and heading into the make-or-break part of the 2023 season.

We kick things off with some quick-fire questions including getting the boys take on one of the hot topics at the moment; Barbie or Oppenheimer.

J-Saf talked more about his Origin experience including what he took away from the camps and how he learned he was making his debut in 2022.

The boys also chat about heading to Perth and the recent run of games for the Knights, plus how the forwards go about their preparation.

We round out the podcast with J-Saf's very own player quiz testing his knowledge on his career including how many times he has played alongside his brother, Daniel.

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nib Newcastle Knights forward Lachlan Fitzgibbon joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk all about the 2023 season and his recent decision to take up a new journey halfway across the world.

We kicked off this episode with 'Fitzy's' very own player quiz testing his knowledge on his games in the red and blue jumper including his debut plus some quirky stats.

Fitzgibbon spoke about his nine years at the Knights, reminiscing on some of his memorable games and moments.

He talked about the decision to head to Warrington at the completion of the 2023 campaign and what he's most looking forward to for the next chapter of his career.

The boys also talk about the recent run of form for the Club, Mat Croker's incredible try against the Storm and preview the run home starting with the Canberra Raiders this weekend.

We round out the episode with an Instagram deep dive pulling up some old photos of  'Fitzy's' and getting the deeper story.

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Coming off unforgettable 2022 campaigns, nib Newcastle Knights NRLW stars Yasmin Clydsdale and Caitlan Johnston are primed and ready to do it all again in the red and blue jersey.

Making their debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Yasmin and CJ reflected on a huge 12 months and their hunger to go back-to-back for Newcastle ahead of the start of the 2023 season.

The pair together represented and won the shield for New South Wales in the Women's State of Origin, pulled on the green and gold and won a World Cup for Australia plus brought home the first NRLW premiership to Newcastle after the side's Grand Final success in October last year.

With another pre-season in the bank, 2023 is shaping as the biggest in NRLW history with four new teams joining the competition.

The side will play nine regular season rounds kicking off this Saturday against the St George Illawarra Dragons and as part of a blockbuster double-header with the men's side at McDonald Jones Stadium.

We kick of the episode and get the competitive energy flowing with the 'Teammates Challenge' as we quiz the girls about one another.

Inaugural premiership winners with the Knights, the pair shared stories from that famous day for the Club last year including their favourite memories and arriving back in Newcastle after the game.

The two forwards also spoke about the growth of the women's game and previewed the season ahead for the Knights.

We finish the episode with another edition of 'Three Goats with Crokes' as we name our greatest sportswomen of all time.

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Every year, the NRL and wider community come together to support a cause close to everyone’s hearts.

Clubs, players, members and supporters will don a beanie this week for Beanie for Brain Cancer Round joining the fight to end brain cancer, and in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF).

For the nib Newcastle Knights, this special week on the rugby league calendar hits home.

Named after Club legend and dual premiership winner, Mark Hughes, the Foundation started after the former outside-back was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013.

Fast forward to 2023 and with over $30 million raised, the Foundation now hopes to sell its one millionth beanie this weekend.

Mark 'Boozy' Hughes joined the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about this year's round and the journey the Foundation has been on since it started in 2014.

Also on this week's episode, 'Hughesy' shared stories from yesteryear as we play 'guess that game, quizzing Mark on some of the biggest games from his career.

Reminiscing on those successful years, Mark told the story of how he earned the nickname 'Boozy' which included a memorable story with former legendary Captain, Paul Harragon after the 1997 Grand Final.

We also answer some of the fan questions sent in via our Instagram story as Hughes discussed some of the most inspiring stories he's witnessed since starting the Foundation.

To buy a beanie, support the cause or find out any more information head to www.markhughesfoundation.com.au

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We're back for another edition of KNIGHTS // HQ Legends as we sit down with former fan favourite, proud Gamilaroi man and still the youngest player ever to debut for the nib Newcastle Knights, Owen Craigie.

Hailing from Tingha in the heart of north-western NSW with a population of just over 800 people, 300 back in the 90's, a young Owen was given the opportunity to come down to Newcastle as a teenager.

Dubbed one of the most freakish talents in his junior years, Craigie turned heads immediately in the lower grades before first grade came calling.

The former centre earned his start in front of a packed Marathon Stadium against none other than the fearsome, Brisbane Broncos at 17 years of age, all the while still attending St. Francis Xavier College at Hamilton.

On this episode, 'guess that game' makes a return as we quiz Owen on some of the biggest games of his career including that debut in 1995 and a memorable Preliminary Final against North Sydney en route to the Grand Final in 1997.

Craigie played a key role in the run to the premiership in that famous season as we talk about playing for the Club during those years.

Labelled the most naturally talented player he ever played with by Andrew Johns, the now 45-year-old spoke about playing alongside 'Joey' and many of his former teammates.

Owen also opened up on life post footy and the tremendous work in the community he has been doing recently.

Alongside former Knight and teammate Adam Muir, the pair helped form Ur Bucket List, which provides support services to families with disabilities.

The service stretches from Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney through to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

We round out with talking all about the new community service he provides, his passion for community and Ur Bucket List's fast growth over the last few months.

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