When did the Newcastle Knights first start playing rugby league?

Answer 1

1988 * 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. In 2007 the Knights celebrated their 20th year in the National Rugby League. During their 21 years in the competition they have won two premierships (in 1997 against Manly and in 2001 against Paramatta) and have had many players represent NSW or QLD in State of Origin, and play for Australia including: * Andrew Johns * Tony Butterfield * Danny Buderus * Kurt Gidley * Matthew Gidley * Matthew Johns * Darren Albert * Mark Hughes * Paul Harragon Go to www.newcastleknights.com.au for more information about the Knights including past and present players.