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#1 out of 3

sports19h ago

Newcastle Knights defeated the North Queensland Cowboys 28-18 in Las Vegas to start the Justin Holbrook era with a win.
Kalyn Ponga starred, providing a high level of involvement and kicking close to the line for Newcastle's attack.
Dom Young scored for Newcastle after Ponga-linked plays helped set up early pressure.
Fletcher Sharpe suffered an ACL concern early, impacting Newcastle's defensive line.
Trey Mooney scored late to seal the Knights' victory.
Newcastle led 12-0 early, gaining momentum before halftime.
Bradman Best helped finish a sequence that extended Newcastle's lead with a second-half score.
Cowboys responded in the second half, narrowing the gap to 22-18 before Newcastle's late seal.
Scott Drinkwater and Thomas Mikaele left the field with injuries in the first half.
Newcastle captain Tyson Frizell was put on report for a low tackle in the game.
The Knights looked more life in attack than last season, according to the game recap.

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#2 out of 3

sports15h ago

Newcastle Knights beat the North Queensland Cowboys 28-18 in Las Vegas, marking a energetic season start.
Sharpe avoided aseason-ending ACL tear and is expected to miss only weeks after scans.
Kalyn Ponga starred, delivering key plays and supporting the Knights’ attack as a primary playmaker.
Sharpe scored a try and set up another during his time on the field before injury.
Justin Holbrook praised Sharpe and noted the Knights’ improving wo rks as the game progressed.
Bradman Best scored after Ponga’s setup, extending the Knights’ lead in the second half.
Cowboys showed resilience with key plays from Drinkwater and Dearden despite the loss.
Knights improved their attack and cohesion, looking more dangerous after 25 minutes.
Trey Mooney sealed the win with a late try as Newcastle returned to winning form.
Holbrook highlighted the Knights’ big win as a positive sign for the season ahead.

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#3 out of 3

The Las Vegas opener clarified which teams are ready for September contention after Round 1.
Newcastle Knights displayed cohesion and a coaching-driven approach early in 2026.
Bulldogs earned a narrow victory and showed defensive resilience and system commitment.
North Queensland Cowboys showed explosive potential but struggled with execution in Round 1.
Dragons' solid performance showed they can compete but lack a ceiling to threaten top teams.
The event offered a clearer view of teams' strategic direction for 2026.
The Knights' season hinges on cohesion and off-season roster strategy.
Bulldogs’ win kept them in contention while the Dragons failed to break through late.
Analysts say the Vegas opener provided clarity on roster depth and summer retooling needs.
Round 1 outcomes suggest which teams may be in contention as the season progresses.

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