Newcastle Knights reach NRL Grand Final after dramatic late try

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Sept, 02:18 · Archive

Newcastle Knights have reached the NRL Grand Final for the first time in 25 years.

Newcastle Knights booked their place in the NRL Grand Final for the first time in 25 years after Sandon Smith scored a late interception try in their preliminary final win over Penrith Panthers. The victory marks a remarkable turnaround for the club under coach Justin Holbrook after decades of poor performances.

How it is being reported

• Newcastle find themselves the NRL’s fairytale team after scarcely believable return to glory | Nick TedeschiGuardian Sport · 28 Sept, 01:00
• 'Fairy tales are real!' - Knights book Grand Final place with dramatic late trySky Sports · 27 Sept, 12:58

In this story: Newcastle Knights · Sandon Smith · Penrith Panthers · Justin Holbrook

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