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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.
What else can I help you with?
Which NRL rugby league team suffered their first defeat of the 2012 season this week?
St George beat Newcastle Knights.
Who did Leeds United beat to win their first League Cup in 1968?
Newcastle
Arsenals first ever league game?
The very first game of their League career came on Saturday, September 2 that ended 2-2 against Newcastle United
Who was first player to score a goal under floodlights in English Football League?
Bill Curry of Newcastle United in 1953
When was First Newcastle Ministry created?
First Newcastle Ministry was created in 1754.
When did First Newcastle Ministry end?
First Newcastle Ministry ended in 1756.
How many times has Newcastle won the premier league?
3-4 times
Who played in first premier league game and is still playing in premier league?
Nobody.
Who comes first crusaders or knights?
Knights came first.
Can you name the current Premier League player who has represented three top flight clubs been relegated with his first and third clubs and won a Premier League winners medal with the second?
Alan smith - leeds relegated , united - league , - Newcastle - relegated
When did Mark Viduka first start playing soccer?
Mark Viduka started playing professional football in 1994, with Australian based, Melbourne Croatia (Knights).
How old is Newcastle NSW?
Newcastle, NSW was first established as a convict camp in 1801. At first it was called King's Town, after Governor King.
