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Newcastle Knights reach NRL Grand Final after stunning Penrith Panthers

NRL Grand Final Newcastle Knights Penrith Panthers Nathan Cleary injury rugby league

The Newcastle Knights have secured a place in the NRL Grand Final following a dramatic 22-14 preliminary final victory over the Penrith Panthers. The match was marked by a significant turning point in the 36th minute when Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop tackle. The incident resulted in a compound fracture and dislocation of the left ankle for Panthers captain Nathan Cleary.

Despite playing with only 12 men for the final 44 minutes, the Knights maintained defensive discipline and scored three tries in the second half to overcome the deficit. This victory marks the Knights' first Grand Final appearance in 25 years, a remarkable turnaround following their wooden spoon finish just one year prior.

The Knights are set to face the Sydney Roosters in the Grand Final on October 4. In Newcastle, local authorities and businesses are preparing for widespread celebrations, with the City Council planning a live viewing site and local venues reporting record bookings.

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Accor Stadium · Justin Holbrook · Nathan Cleary · Newcastle Knights · Penrith Panthers · Phoenix Crossland · Sandon Smith · Sydney Roosters

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Newcastle go from wooden spoon to NRL grand final | New England Times [www.netimes.com.au]
'Doubled the beer delivery': pubs and clubs booked out as town rides red and blue wave [www.newcastleherald.com.au]
'Lightning in a bottle': Knights grand final live site plans in the works [www.dungogchronicle.com.au]
Knights stun Panthers to make grand final after Cleary horror injury [timesng.com]
What records will the Newcastle Knights break if they win the NRL Grand Final? [www.sportingnews.com]
'Lightning in a bottle': Knights grand final live site plans in the works [www.gloucesteradvocate.com.au]
First hip-drop send-off set to bring grand final ban [thepngbulletin.com]
‘Falling apart’: Panthers, Kangaroos count brutal injury cost as Knights march into NRL Grand Final [www.sportingnews.com]
Newcastle Knights Stun Penrith Panthers to Reach NRL Grand Final [worldinsport.com]
Les Knights font tomber les Panthers dans un scénario fou [treizemondial.fr]
Nathan Cleary's World Cup hopes in doubt after Penrith Panthers dumped out of NRL finals following shock loss - Serious About Rugby League [www.seriousaboutrl.com]
Why grand final run might not net Knights coach Dally M [theqldr.com.au]
For one afternoon, Newcastle felt like the glory days again [newcastleweekly.com.au]
'One of the greatest wins of my career': Knights players straight out of the sheds [www.portstephensexaminer.com.au]
Knights coach sends scary message ahead of unlikely grand final [7news.com.au]
NRL Knights vs Panthers: Cleary’s leg broken, then 12-man Newcastle break Penrith hearts [www.smh.com.au]