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Knights begin the Justin Holbrook era with win in season opener
- 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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